Nursing - Doctor of Nursing Practice (Online)
The DNP is a doctoral degree for nurses at the highest level of nursing practice. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) has proposed that the DNP degree will be the level of entry for all advanced practice nurses by 2020. Practice-focused doctoral nursing programs prepare leaders for the highest level of practice and is the terminal practice degree. The post-MSN to DNP track is for advanced practice registered nurses (APRN's) who wish to earn the terminal clinical degree in nursing.
For application information, visit the School of Nursing website or contact the Nursing Graduate Advisor for more information about application and admission requirements at (575) 646-2772.
The DNP is a doctoral degree for nurses at the highest level of nursing practice. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) has proposed that the DNP degree will be the level of entry for all advanced practice nurses by 2020. Practice-focused doctoral nursing programs prepare leaders for the highest level of practice and is the terminal practice degree. The post-MSN to DNP track is for advanced practice registered nurses (APRN's) who wish to earn the terminal clinical degree in nursing.
For application information, visit the School of Nursing website or contact the Nursing Graduate Advisor for more information about application and admission requirements at (575) 646-7770.
MSN to DNP Track
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 5125 | Health Policy for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 5130 | Promoting Health Behavior | 3 |
| NURS 5210 | Advanced Leadership in Healthcare | 3-5 |
| NURS 5120 | Nursing Informatics | 3 |
| NURS 6255 | Innovations and Health Care Organizations | 3 |
| NURS 6120 | Quality Improvement in Healthcare | 3 |
| NURS 6125 | Evidence-Based Practice in Healthcare | 3 |
| NURS 6130 | Epidemiology for Advanced Nursing Practice | 2 |
| NURS 6310 | DNP Project I | 1 |
| NURS 6320 | DNP Project II | 1 |
| NURS 6330 | DNP Project III | 1 |
| Total Credits | 26-28 | |
New Mexico State University is a full member of the National Council of State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements consortium (SARA). Students will need to check the NMSU SARA website before application to determine if NMSU has a reciprocity agreement with their home state before application is made.