Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.)

College of Health Sciences
Nursing Science
NSG 701Transition to Doctoral Study1
NSG 706Nursing Ethics in Clinical Practice & Leadership3
NSG 708Program Evaluation3
NSG 709Nursing Informatics3
Leadership
NSG 702Leadership for Advanced Nursing Practice3
NSG 703Healthcare Policy and Advocacy3
NSG 707Healthcare Economics for the Advanced Practitioner3
Practice
NSG 704Analytical Methods for Evidence Based Practice in Healthcare I3
NSG 705Analytical Methods of Evidence Based Practice II3
NSG 810Application of Evidence-Based Practice4
NSG 811DNP Project Seminar I3
NSG 812DNP Project Seminar II3
Total Minimum Credits Required35

All course work, with the exception of the first course (NSG 701), will be completed online.

To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via my WCU and consult their Graduate Coordinator.  For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.

The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.

Full-Time Status

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
NSG 701 Transition to Doctoral Study 1
NSG 702 Leadership for Advanced Nursing Practice 3
 Credits4
Spring
NSG 706 Nursing Ethics in Clinical Practice & Leadership 3
NSG 709 Nursing Informatics 3
 Credits6
Summer
NSG 703 Healthcare Policy and Advocacy 3
 Credits3
Year Two
Fall
NSG 705 Analytical Methods of Evidence Based Practice II 3
NSG 707 Healthcare Economics for the Advanced Practitioner 3
 Credits6
Spring
NSG 704 Analytical Methods for Evidence Based Practice in Healthcare I 3
NSG 708 Program Evaluation 3
 Credits6
Year Three
Fall
NSG 810 Application of Evidence-Based Practice 4
 Credits4
Spring
NSG 811 DNP Project Seminar I 3
NSG 812 DNP Project Seminar II 1 3
 Credits6
 Total Credits35
1

This final course can be completed in the spring or in the summer.

Part-Time Status

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
NSG 701 Transition to Doctoral Study 1
 Credits1
Spring
NSG 709 Nursing Informatics 3
 Credits3
Summer
NSG 703 Healthcare Policy and Advocacy 3
 Credits3
Year Two
Fall
NSG 702 Leadership for Advanced Nursing Practice 3
 Credits3
Spring
NSG 706 Nursing Ethics in Clinical Practice & Leadership 3
 Credits3
Year Three
Fall
NSG 705 Analytical Methods of Evidence Based Practice II 3
 Credits3
Spring
NSG 704 Analytical Methods for Evidence Based Practice in Healthcare I 3
 Credits3
Year Four
Fall
NSG 707 Healthcare Economics for the Advanced Practitioner 3
 Credits3
Spring
NSG 708 Program Evaluation 3
 Credits3
Year Five
Fall
NSG 810 Application of Evidence-Based Practice 4
 Credits4
Spring
NSG 811 DNP Project Seminar I 3
NSG 812 DNP Project Seminar II 1 3
 Credits6
 Total Credits35
1

This final course can be completed in the spring or in the summer.