Nursing - Post Master's DNP
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Hybrid
Course Delivery
28
Total Credits
$889.75
Credit Hour
2 Years
Minimum Duration
Program Details
Nurses who have a masters degree in any of the focus areas that are offered by the MSUs College of Nursing may apply for a post-masters DNP. The Doctor of Nursing Practice, curriculum prepares advanced practice registered nurses to provide clinical, organizational and systems leadership at the highest level. The program develops practitioners who design, implement and evaluate high quality and cost-effective health care services for diverse populations including the disadvantaged and underserved. The graduate will champion healthcare policy and operational changes using evidence-based data and technology that enhances and guides nursing practice. The individual who has earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, actively collaborates across disciplines and organizations with providers and client groups to achieve sustainable healthcare outcomes.Program Outcomes
The Post-Masters DNP focuses on developing skills in evaluating evidence, utilizing appropriate research in decision-making, and developing and implementing clinical innovations to advance practice and improve patient care.
Career Outlook
Those who earn a DNP have completed the highest level of training in nursing practice. The DNP provides extends a practitioners education with a focus on safe, effective, evidence-based, and patient-centered care.
A Top-Ranked Education
- 60th Best Public Universities in America — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
- 123rd Global University — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing and doctor of nursing practice program at Michigan State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Dr. Kara Schrader
Assistant Professor and Primary Care NP Program Director
Course Information
Core
NUR 914 – Biostatistics for the APRN (3 Credits)NUR 902 - Scientific Foundations for the Advanced Practice Nurse (3 Credits)
NUR 903 - Healthcare Informatics (3 Credits)
NUR 904 - Health Policy and Advocacy (3 Credits)
NUR 905 - Patient Safety, Quality Improvement and Quality Management in Healthcare (3 Credits)
NUR 906 - Leadership in Complex Health Systems (3 Credits)
NUR 995 - Doctor of Nursing Practice Project I 4 Credits
NUR 996 - Doctor of Nursing Practice Project II (3 Credits)
NUR 997 - Doctor of Nursing Practice Project III (3 Credits)
Admissions Requirements
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- A master's prepared registered nurses graduated from an accredited master's program in nursing or (2) those who hold a B.S.N. from an accredited nursing program and a master's degree that qualified them to sit for national certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). Applicants must have a master’s degree and certification in one of the focus areas that are offered by the MSU’s College of Nursing.
- 3.0 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale.
Each applicant’s transcripts will be reviewed to determine the gap between Doctor of Nursing Practice program outcomes and their prior education. Students will have an option to complete an additional APRN specialty if requested, and be admitted to a concentration. A minimum grade-point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale) for total credits completed during the second-half of the four-year baccalaureate nursing program. One year of current full-time clinical experience or equivalent as a registered nurse in an intensive care unit is required for the Nurse Anesthesia concentration. Complete a 3 credit graduate statistics course with a grade of 3.0 (4.0 scale) or better within the last five years. - A license/certificate required
Possess a current unrestricted license to practice nursing as a registered nurse in the applicant’s state or country. For those applicants practicing in Michigan, a current registered nurse Michigan license is required. Applicants who hold registered nurse licensure from other states or countries and who are in the Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Anesthesia concentration may be admitted provisionally with the requirement that a United States and Michigan registered nurse license must be obtained prior to progression to clinical courses. - Résumé/Curriculum Vita
- Taken the TOEFL
Only required if English is not your native language - A written personal statement
Submit a written essay that addresses the applicant’s career goals and motivations for graduate study in the selected area of specialty nursing practice: nurse practitioner, adult-gerontology clinical nurse specialist, or nurse anesthetist. - 3 letters of recommendation
The reference letters must be from a source that has direct knowledge of the applicant’s work and educational experience specifying the applicant’s ability to do graduate work. Provide contact information for your recommenders and the MSU application system will provide instructions to them. - Complete an admission interview with the College of Nursing faculty.
- Official transcripts from all previous schools
To apply to this program:
- Complete a university graduate application and pay the application fee.
- Submit all required materials to the application portal.
- Recommendations for admission are made by the faculty committee to the Dean of the College based on the requirements for admission and the personal interview.
Key Dates
Fall
Application Deadline
April 1st
Tuition & Fees per credit
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
$889.75
$1,703.50
Cost of Attendance
The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible. In addition to tuition and fees, there are other expenses associated with your Cost of Attendance. A breakdown of a graduate student budget can be found here.
Program Details
Nurses who have a masters degree in any of the focus areas that are offered by the MSUs College of Nursing may apply for a post-masters DNP. The Doctor of Nursing Practice, curriculum prepares advanced practice registered nurses to provide clinical, organizational and systems leadership at the highest level. The program develops practitioners who design, implement and evaluate high quality and cost-effective health care services for diverse populations including the disadvantaged and underserved. The graduate will champion healthcare policy and operational changes using evidence-based data and technology that enhances and guides nursing practice. The individual who has earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, actively collaborates across disciplines and organizations with providers and client groups to achieve sustainable healthcare outcomes.Program Outcomes
The Post-Masters DNP focuses on developing skills in evaluating evidence, utilizing appropriate research in decision-making, and developing and implementing clinical innovations to advance practice and improve patient care.
Career Outlook
Those who earn a DNP have completed the highest level of training in nursing practice. The DNP provides extends a practitioners education with a focus on safe, effective, evidence-based, and patient-centered care.
A Top-Ranked Education
- 60th Best Public Universities in America — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
- 123rd Global University — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing and doctor of nursing practice program at Michigan State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Dr. Kara Schrader
Assistant Professor and Primary Care NP Program Director
Course Information
Core
NUR 914 – Biostatistics for the APRN (3 Credits)NUR 902 - Scientific Foundations for the Advanced Practice Nurse (3 Credits)
NUR 903 - Healthcare Informatics (3 Credits)
NUR 904 - Health Policy and Advocacy (3 Credits)
NUR 905 - Patient Safety, Quality Improvement and Quality Management in Healthcare (3 Credits)
NUR 906 - Leadership in Complex Health Systems (3 Credits)
NUR 995 - Doctor of Nursing Practice Project I 4 Credits
NUR 996 - Doctor of Nursing Practice Project II (3 Credits)
NUR 997 - Doctor of Nursing Practice Project III (3 Credits)
Admissions Requirements
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- A master's prepared registered nurses graduated from an accredited master's program in nursing or (2) those who hold a B.S.N. from an accredited nursing program and a master's degree that qualified them to sit for national certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). Applicants must have a master’s degree and certification in one of the focus areas that are offered by the MSU’s College of Nursing.
- 3.0 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale.
Each applicant’s transcripts will be reviewed to determine the gap between Doctor of Nursing Practice program outcomes and their prior education. Students will have an option to complete an additional APRN specialty if requested, and be admitted to a concentration. A minimum grade-point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale) for total credits completed during the second-half of the four-year baccalaureate nursing program. One year of current full-time clinical experience or equivalent as a registered nurse in an intensive care unit is required for the Nurse Anesthesia concentration. Complete a 3 credit graduate statistics course with a grade of 3.0 (4.0 scale) or better within the last five years. - A license/certificate required
Possess a current unrestricted license to practice nursing as a registered nurse in the applicant’s state or country. For those applicants practicing in Michigan, a current registered nurse Michigan license is required. Applicants who hold registered nurse licensure from other states or countries and who are in the Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Anesthesia concentration may be admitted provisionally with the requirement that a United States and Michigan registered nurse license must be obtained prior to progression to clinical courses. - Résumé/Curriculum Vita
- Taken the TOEFL
Only required if English is not your native language - A written personal statement
Submit a written essay that addresses the applicant’s career goals and motivations for graduate study in the selected area of specialty nursing practice: nurse practitioner, adult-gerontology clinical nurse specialist, or nurse anesthetist. - 3 letters of recommendation
The reference letters must be from a source that has direct knowledge of the applicant’s work and educational experience specifying the applicant’s ability to do graduate work. Provide contact information for your recommenders and the MSU application system will provide instructions to them. - Complete an admission interview with the College of Nursing faculty.
- Official transcripts from all previous schools
To apply to this program:
- Complete a university graduate application and pay the application fee.
- Submit all required materials to the application portal.
- Recommendations for admission are made by the faculty committee to the Dean of the College based on the requirements for admission and the personal interview.
Key Dates
Fall
Application Deadline
April 1st
Tuition & Fees per credit
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
$889.75
$1,703.50
Cost of Attendance
The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible. In addition to tuition and fees, there are other expenses associated with your Cost of Attendance. A breakdown of a graduate student budget can be found here.
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