Nursing Practice NEW
Doctor of Nursing
Recent changes in health care delivery and emerging health care needs have made advanced nursing knowledge essential for practicing nurses. The Wilmington University Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program prepares nurses to meet those rising demands.
About this Program
Application deadlines:
- June 15th for Fall admission
Only completed application packets will be considered.
For admission to College of Health Professions, all international doctoral nursing students who do not have a RN license in the United States are required to take and receive a passing score on the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) Qualifying Exam. The CGFNS Qualifying Examination is a prerequisite for admission to the Doctoral Division. The examination is required by the state of Delaware and many others prior to taking the Registered Nursing Licensing Exam (NCLEX). The registration deadlines for these exams are several months prior to their administration. Early application is essential. Application materials may be requested from:
CGFNS
3600 Market Street, Suite 400
Philadelphia, PA 19014-2651
USA
Phone: (215) 349-8767
Website: www.CGFNS.org
What is DNP?
The DNP is the highest practice-focused degree in nursing, designed to prepare experts in specialized advanced practice nursing. Unlike a Ph.D in nursing, DNP program study emphasizes clinical practice versus research and academic pursuits.
Why WilmU DNP?
The WilmU DNP program delivers an innovative curriculum emphasizing healthcare engineering and interdisciplinary collaboration among faculty, hospitals, community leaders, and policy makers. Students learn to utilize both theory and data to promote the highest quality of care at the advanced level of professional nursing practice.
With a DNP, your career options are limitless. Make a mark on nursing administration, leadership and more.
Interested candidates must have a master’s degree in nursing with a focus as a Nurse Practitioner (NP), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Clinical Nurse Midwife (CNM), or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). The first cohort of students will enter in January 2013 (Spring Semester). Future cohorts will begin in September (Fall Semester).
Don't have a master's degree in nursing? WilmU offers a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program.
WilmU has a lot to offer. Explore other WilmU traditional or online degree programs.
This information applies to students who enter this degree program during the 2012-2013 Academic Year. If you entered this degree program before the Fall 2012 semester, please refer to the academic catalog for the year you began your degree program.
