MSN to DNP: Post-Masters
The Post-Masters DNP is a practice-focused doctorate; it is comparable to clinical doctorates in other health disciplines such as pharmacy, physical therapy, and medicine. The Post-Masters MSN-DNP program will give you the skills you need to excel in today's complex, challenging and ever-changing healthcare environment. This degree is appropriate for Advanced Practice Nurses and Nurse Executives. Faculty work closely with students on scholarly work that meet the goals of the individual nursing professional.
PMHNP Concentration
In response to the overwhelming demand for mental health care today and frequent requests from non-psychiatric Nurse Practitioners for education in psychiatric-mental health care to better meet the needs of their clients, the Egan School offers an expanded MSN-DNP program that includes the didactic and clinical courses required to sit for ANCC certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Individuals who currently hold certification as a non-psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (e.g. FNP, ANP, PNP, etc.) and are interested in achieving additional certification as a PMHNP may apply to the Advanced Practice MSN-DNP program with a specialization focus in advanced practice psychiatric nursing.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Core Courses | ||
| NURS 7601 | Epidemiology and Biostatistics | 3 |
| NURS 7605 | Advanced Health Policy (NURS 7605 is not required for the PMHNP Concentration) | 3 |
| NURS 7608 | Research Methods for Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| NURS 7609 | Role Reflective Practice for MSN-DNP Students | 1 |
| DNP Core Courses | ||
| NURS 7602 | Healthcare Economics and Marketing | 3 |
| NURS 7611 | Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health | 3 |
| NURS 7612 | Research Translation for Clinical Practice | 3 |
| NURS 7614 | Information Technology for Healthcare Improvement | 3 |
| NURS 7615 | Leadership and Interprofessional Collaboration | 3 |
| NURS 7687 | DNP Immersion 1 | 5 |
| NURS 7697 | DNP Seminar I | 1 |
| NURS 7699 | DNP Seminar II | 1 |
| Total Credits | 32 | |
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A total of 1000 practicum/immersion hours is required for the DNP (1 credit = 50 hours). For MSN to DNP students, these hours include documented hours of supervision in an MSN program.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PMHNP Concentration Courses | ||
| NURS 7650 | Psychopathology | 3 |
| NURS 7651 | Mental Health Nursing of Children and Adolescents | 2 |
| NURS 7652 | Mental Health Nursing of Individuals Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| NURS 7659 | Foundational Clinical Skills for Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 7661 | Mental Health Nursing of Groups and Families Across the Lifespan | 2 |
| NURS 7663 | Primary Mental Health Nursing of At-Risk Populations Across the Lifespan | 2 |
| NURS 7667 | Psychopharmacology | 3 |
| NURS 7954 | Practicum I: PMHNP | 4 |
| NURS 7955 | Practicum II: PMHNP | 5 |
| NURS 7956 | Practicum III: PMHNP | 6 |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
Post-Master's DNP
Please note that the below plans of study are a sample of the Fall semester cohort start. There are also plan of study grids available from the Program Director for the program with a Spring semester start as well.
The number of immersion credits required to complete will vary based on the number of hours the student brings in from their Master's program.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| NURS 7608 | Research Methods for Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| NURS 7609 | Role Reflective Practice for MSN-DNP Students | 1 |
| NURS 7611 | Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health | 3 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Spring | ||
| NURS 7601 | Epidemiology and Biostatistics | 3 |
| NURS 7615 | Leadership and Interprofessional Collaboration | 3 |
| NURS 7697 | DNP Seminar I | 1 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Summer | ||
| NURS 7602 | Healthcare Economics and Marketing | 3 |
| NURS 7612 | Research Translation for Clinical Practice | 3 |
| NURS 7687 | DNP Immersion 1 | 1 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| NURS 7614 | Information Technology for Healthcare Improvement | 3 |
| NURS 7687 | DNP Immersion | 1 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Spring | ||
| NURS 7605 | Advanced Health Policy | 3 |
| OR Graduate Level Elective (Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering or Nursing) | ||
| NURS 7699 | DNP Seminar II | 1 |
| NURS 7687 | DNP Immersion | 3 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Total Credits | 32 | |
Post-Master's DNP with PMHNP Concentration (Part-Time)
Please note that the below plans of study are a sample of the Fall semester cohort start. There are also plan of study grids available from the Program Director for the program with a Summer semester start as well.
The number of immersion credits required to complete will vary based on the number of hours the student brings in from their Master's program.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| NURS 7609 | Role Reflective Practice for MSN-DNP Students | 1 |
| NURS 7611 | Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health | 3 |
| NURS 7650 | Psychopathology | 3 |
| NURS 7651 | Mental Health Nursing of Children and Adolescents | 2 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| NURS 7652 | Mental Health Nursing of Individuals Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| NURS 7659 | Foundational Clinical Skills for Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 7697 | DNP Seminar I | 1 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Summer | ||
| NURS 7667 | Psychopharmacology | 3 |
| NURS 7954 | Practicum I: PMHNP | 4 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| NURS 7608 | Research Methods for Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| NURS 7661 | Mental Health Nursing of Groups and Families Across the Lifespan | 2 |
| NURS 7955 | Practicum II: PMHNP | 5 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Spring | ||
| NURS 7601 | Epidemiology and Biostatistics | 3 |
| NURS 7663 | Primary Mental Health Nursing of At-Risk Populations Across the Lifespan | 2 |
| NURS 7956 | Practicum III: PMHNP | 6 |
| Credits | 11 | |
| Summer | ||
| NURS 7602 | Healthcare Economics and Marketing | 3 |
| NURS 7612 | Research Translation for Clinical Practice | 3 |
| NURS 7687 | DNP Immersion 1 | 1 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| NURS 7614 | Information Technology for Healthcare Improvement | 3 |
| NURS 7687 | DNP Immersion | 2 |
| NURS 7699 | DNP Seminar II | 1 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| NURS 7615 | Leadership and Interprofessional Collaboration | 3 |
| NURS 7687 | DNP Immersion | 2 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 62 | |
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A total of 1000 practicum/immersion hours is required for the DNP. For MSN to DNP students, these hours include documented hours of supervision in an MSN program.