The DNP program is a practice-focused doctoral degree earned by advanced-practice registered nurses (APRNs). The DNP serves as a clinical leader in transforming care of the individual, the community, and the health care system.
Full- and part-time degree completion options are available and can be completed in five to 14 semesters.
Integrate science from nursing and other disciplines to identify, develop, and evaluate practice change initiatives that improve individual and population health
Demonstrate leadership within healthcare systems to adopt strategies to improve quality and safety
Incorporate knowledge of evidence-based practice into advanced decision-making through the evaluation and translation of evidence into practice
Analyze, apply and integrate appropriate information and technology that will improve and transform care at the individual and population level
Critically analyze health policy to develop and implement health care reform that advocates for social justice and equity
To be eligible for admission for graduate study at the University of North Carolina Wilmington applicants must:
Maintain patient records; perform physical exams; order or perform diagnostic tests; prescribe medications; develop treatment plans; and treat acute and chronic illnesses, conditions and injuries that fall under primary care. (Source)
Assess, diagnose and treat the mental health needs of patients while providing therapy and prescribing medications for patients who have mental health disorders or substance abuse problems. (Source)
Plan departmental activities, evaluate doctors and other hospital employees, create and maintain policies, help develop procedures for medical treatments, quality assurance, patient services, and public relations activities such as active participation in fund-raising and community health planning. (Source)
Lead the nursing team, oversee the management side of patient care services, and make administrative decisions that support the organization's goals. (Source)
Serve as faculty in nursing schools and teaching hospitals, sharing knowledge and skills to prepare the next generation of nurses for effective practice. (Source)
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