NURS:DNP - Doctor of Nursing Practice
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Requirements for the Post-Masters-to-DNP program
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program requires completion of a minimum of 36 credits (beyond a Master's degree) and a DNP Scholarly Project. DNP students will be expected to progress in their plan of study and demonstrate satisfactory attainment of course objectives and terminal program competencies. All course work must be completed with a minimum grade of “B” or “Pass” for non-letter grade courses. Clinical performance in residency/preceptorship experiences must be evaluated at a satisfactory level and completed with a grade of “Pass.” The DNP Scholarly Project must be approved by the DNP Scholarly Project Team. A successful public presentation and defense of the DNP Scholarly Project is also required.
Admissions Requirements for the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Application Process
Applicants must complete the following steps in order to be considered for admission:
STEP 1 – Submit an application to Nursing CAS (the Centralized Application Service for Nursing Programs)
(1) Complete an online application via Nursing CAS http://www.nursingcas.org and pay the appropriate fee to Nursing CAS.
(2) Complete the required FIU supplemental application and pay the $30 fee. The direct link to the supplemental application may be found in the Anesthesiology Nursing Program website.
(3) Send official transcripts from ALL SCHOOLS attended (all Associates & Bachelors degree coursework) to Nursing CAS for upload and verification.
(4) Upload all required supplemental items including three (3) professional nursing references, professional CV, copy of an active Florida RN License, and Personal Statement to Nursing CAS.
STEP 2 – Professional Interview
(1) Following a review of all completed applications a select number of applicants will be offered the opportunity to participate in a panel interview. The program Admissions Committee makes final recommendations for admission.
Admissions Requirements for the Post-Masters-to-DNP program
Admission to the DNP Program is competitive and is based on evaluations of the applicant’s abilities, past performance, recommendations and match of FIU’s DNP Program goals with the applicant’s professional practice goals. In addition to the general FIU graduate admission requirements, applicants to the DNP Program must meet the following requirements:
(1) Completed Master of Science in Nursing (preferred) or Master's Degree related discipline (e.g., MPH, MBA, etc.) from an accredited institution (preferably CCNE or ACEN) with minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25.
(2) Current licensure with no restrictions as an APRN or RN in your state of residence;
(3) Completion CNHS DNP Program Application;
(4) Essay (500 words) addressing desired focus and areas of interest for practice in DNP program;
(5) Three (3) professional recommendations describing the applicant’s ability to be successful in a DNP program;
(6) Curriculum Vitae;
(7) Successful personal Interview with the Graduate Admissions Committee.
Requirements for the Post-BSN-to-DNP Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner-MSN/DNP
The Post-BSN-to-DNP is a program of graduate doctoral study for registered nurses. The Post-BSN-to-DNP program of study builds upon the initial clinical training of entry level nurses prepared at the baccalaureate level. This program will include the study of: advanced specialty practice; systematic practice and program outcome evaluation; application of health information resources; development of safe, equitable, and cost effective health policy; innovation, implementation and evaluation of care delivery models; leadership development in healthcare delivery and clinical expertise for advanced nursing practice education. Graduates of this program will be eligibility for certification as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. The goals of the Post-BSN-to-DNP program are to prepare nurses for leadership roles in a specialized area of advanced nursing practice with an emphasis on: philosophical, ethical, and scientific principles that provide the foundation for leadership in professional nursing care; continued acquisition of knowledge and clinical skills in an area of advanced practice specialization; and leadership and clinical expertise in healthcare delivery, evaluation, quality improvement and advanced practice nursing education.
Requirements
(1) Successful completion of 78 credits in post-BSN-to-DNP program required courses and all specialty clinical experience requirements; as well as satisfactory attainment of specialty program competencies (exit examination) prior to conferral of MSN degree.
(2) Successful completion of a DNP Project public presentation and defense are required for conferral of DNP degree.
(3) Achievement of an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. See Graduate Catalog in University Graduate School Rules and Regulations for information on Academic Warning, Probation, and Dismissal.
(4) Removal of all conditions, deficiencies, and incomplete grades. Credit hours for courses in which the grade is "B- or below will not count toward satisfying graduate degree requirements.
(5) With the exception of DNP Project courses, students are expected to register for courses with letter grades.
Requirements for the Post-BSN-to-DNP Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner-MSN/DNP
The Post-BSN-to-DNP is a program of graduate doctoral study for registered nurses. The Post-BSN-to-DNP program of study builds upon the initial clinical training of entry level nurses prepared at the baccalaureate level. This program will include the study of: advanced specialty practice; systematic practice and program outcome evaluation; application of health information resources; development of safe, equitable, and cost effective health policy; innovation, implementation and evaluation of care delivery models; leadership development in healthcare delivery and clinical expertise for advanced nursing practice education. Graduates of this program will be eligibility for certification as a Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. The goals of Post-BSN-to-DNP program are to prepare nurses for leadership roles in a specialized area of advanced nursing practice with an emphasis on: philosophical, ethical, and scientific principles that provide the foundation for leadership in professional nursing care; continued acquisition of knowledge and clinical skills in an area of advanced practice specialization; and leadership and clinical expertise in healthcare delivery, evaluation, quality improvement and advanced practice nursing education.
Requirements
(1) Successful completion of 78 semester credits in post-BSN-to-DNP program required courses and all specialty clinical experience requirements; as well as satisfactory attainment of specialty program competencies (exit examination) prior to conferral of MSN degree.
(2) Successful completion of a DNP Project public presentation and defense are required for conferral of DNP degree.
(3) Achievement of an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. See Graduate Catalog in University Graduate School Rules and Regulations for information on Academic Warning, Probation, and Dismissal.
(4) Removal of all conditions, deficiencies, and incomplete grades. Credit hours for courses in which the grade is "B- or below will not count toward satisfying graduate degree requirements.
(5) With the exception of DNP Project courses, students are expected to register for courses with letter grades.
Post-BSN-to-DNP Family Nurse Practitioner- MSN/DNP
The Post-BSN-to-DNP is a program of graduate doctoral study for registered nurses. The Post-BSN-to-DNP program of study builds upon the initial clinical training of entry level nurses prepared at the baccalaureate level. This program will include the study of: advanced specialty practice; systematic practice and program outcome evaluation; application of health information resources; development of safe, equitable, and cost effective health policy; innovation, implementation and evaluation of care delivery models; leadership development in healthcare delivery and clinical expertise for advanced nursing practice education. Graduates of this program will be eligibility for certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. The goals of the Post-BSN-to-DNP program are to prepare nurses for leadership roles in a specialized area of advanced nursing practice with an emphasis on: philosophical, ethical, and scientific principles that provide the foundation for leadership in professional nursing care; continued acquisition of knowledge and clinical skills in an area of advanced practice specialization; and leadership and clinical expertise in healthcare delivery, evaluation, quality improvement and advanced practice nursing education.
Requirements
(1) Successful completion of 80 credits in post-BSN-to-DNP program required courses and all specialty clinical experience requirements; as well as satisfactory attainment of specialty program competencies (exit examination) prior to conferral of MSN degree.
(2) Successful completion of a DNP Project public presentation and defense are required for conferral of DNP degree.
(3) Achievement of an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. See Graduate Catalog in University Graduate School Rules and Regulations for information on Academic Warning, Probation, and Dismissal.
(4) Removal of all conditions, deficiencies, and incomplete grades. Credit hours for courses in which the grade is "B- or below will not count toward satisfying graduate degree requirements.
(5) With the exception of DNP Project courses, students are expected to register for courses with letter grades.
Post-BSN-to-DNP Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-MSN/DNP
The Post-BSN-to-DNP is a program of graduate doctoral study for registered nurses. The Post-BSN-to-DNP program of study builds upon the initial clinical training of entry level nurses prepared at the baccalaureate level. This program will include the study of: advanced specialty practice; systematic practice and program outcome evaluation; application of health information resources; development of safe, equitable, and cost effective health policy; innovation, implementation and evaluation of care delivery models; leadership development in healthcare delivery and clinical expertise for advanced nursing practice education. Graduates of this program will be eligibility for certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. The goals of the Post-BSN-to-DNP program are to prepare nurses for leadership roles in a specialized area of advanced nursing practice with an emphasis on: philosophical, ethical, and scientific principles that provide the foundation for leadership in professional nursing care; continued acquisition of knowledge and clinical skills in an area of advanced practice specialization; and leadership and clinical expertise in healthcare delivery, evaluation, quality improvement and advanced practice nursing education.
Requirements
(1) Successful completion of 78 credits in post-BSN-to-DNP program required courses and all specialty clinical experience requirements; as well as satisfactory attainment of specialty program competencies (exit examination) prior to conferral of MSN degree.
(2) Successful completion of a DNP Project public presentation and defense are required for conferral of DNP degree.
(3) Achievement of an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. See Graduate Catalog in University Graduate School Rules and Regulations for information on Academic Warning, Probation, and Dismissal.
(4) Removal of all conditions, deficiencies, and incomplete grades. Credit hours for courses in which the grade is "B- or below will not count toward satisfying graduate degree requirements.
(5) With the exception of DNP Project courses, students are expected to register for courses with letter grades.
Academic Standing
Good Standing: To achieve and maintain the classification of good standing, the student must maintain a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 in the courses required for the MSN and DNP degrees.
Progression in the Program
The Florida Board of Nursing and clinical agencies require the disclosure of conviction records for misdemeanors and/or felonies; therefore, this information will be required at the time of application. Applicants are required to submit to criminal background checks and drug testing. Expenses associated with background checks and drug testing (including repeat testing) are the responsibility of the student. Findings may affect a student’s ability to participate in clinical experiences and complete the program, and/or obtain advanced licensure/ certification.
The student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in required graduate courses with a minimum of a "B" (85%) in all courses.
If a student earns less than an 85 in any course, the course must be repeated and earn a grade of “85” or better. If this course is a pre-requisite to a subsequent course, the student will not be allowed to enroll in that subsequent course until satisfactory completion of the pre-requisite course is achieved but may be allowed to enroll in other courses if applicable to the program. Only one-course repeat in the program will be allowed. Therefore, a student who earns a grade below 85 in more than one course will be dismissed from the program.
Students may not have a cumulative GPA below 3.0 for more than two semesters. If the cumulative GPA is below 3.0 for a third semester, the student will be dismissed.
DNP Scholarly Project
The DNP Scholarly Project is a program culminating with an evidence-based scholarly project which unfolds in a 3 - course series that provides the DNP students with mentored opportunities to identify, develop, implement, evaluate, and disseminate an independent, analytic scholarly project. DNP students enter the DNP Scholarly Project series upon successful completion of all established DNP coursework and are required to submit a formal proposal, obtain approval by the DNP Project Team, submit and obtain approval from the Institutional Review Board (IRB), implement and evaluate their respective evidence-based scholarly project commensurate with doctoral education during this course series. A successful public presentation of scholarly project outcomes and defense is also required. Enrollment in the DNP Scholarly Project Course series, course, course, course, provides eligibility for DNP students to be considered “enrolled half- time equivalent” to meet financial aid qualification.
Notice Regarding Changes to Catalog Programs, Policies, Requirements, and Regulations
The programs, policies, requirements, and regulations listed in this catalog are continually subject to review in order to serve the needs of the University’s and College’s various publics and to respond to the mandates of the Florida Department of Education, Board of Governors, the Legislature, and other regulatory and accrediting agencies. Changes may be made without advance notice. Please refer to the General Information section for the University’s policies, requirements, and regulations. Please refer to the College’s website for updated information in nursing.
Graduation Requirements
To be eligible for graduation the student must:
(1) Meet all University Graduate School requirements for graduation.
(2) Satisfactorily complete all didactic and fieldwork requirements within degree program guidelines.
(3) Have a minimum graduate GPA of 3.0 in the degree required courses.
There are no tracks, specializations, concentrations, areas of emphasis, or other curricular offerings associated with this program.
Admissions Requirements for the Post-BSN-to-DNP Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner-MSN/DNP
(1) Successful completion of all the admission requirements for graduate education at Florida International University and the Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
(2) Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale (CUM GPA is a calculation inclusive of all academic coursework including courses at the community college level.)
(3) UG 60 GPA of 3.0 or greater in Bachelor of Nursing upper division coursework.
(4) Current State of Florida RN license. Out-of-state students must obtain a license to practice in Florida prior to admission.
(5) Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (BSN) from a program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) formerly known as the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Applicants from Programs without such accreditation will be considered on an individual basis.
(6) Completion of all admission paperwork including the NursingCAS application, a written essay, Recommendations, and Curriculum Vitae
(7) Essay (500 words) addressing desired focus and areas of interest for practice in The Post-BSN-to-DNP program.
(8) Three (3) professional recommendations describing ability to be successful in a MSN-DNP program.
(9) Curriculum Vitae.
(10) Successful personal Interview with The Post-BSN-to-DNP admissions committee.
In order to advance to the DNP Scholarly Project course series component of this track, students must meet the following requirements upon conferral of MSN degree:
(1) Maintain good academic standing as defined in the FIU Student Handbook
(2) Current licensure with no restrictions as an APRN in your state of residence;
(3) Proof of Advanced Practice Specialty National Board Certification in the specialty of conferred MSN (i.e., AGNP, FNP, PNP, PMHNP)
Admissions Requirements for the Post-BSN-to-DNP Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner-MSN/DNP
(1) Successful completion of all the admission requirements for graduate education at Florida International University and the Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
(2) Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale (CUM GPA is a calculation inclusive of all academic coursework including courses at the community college level).
(3) UG 60 GPA of 3.0 or greater in Bachelor of Nursing upper division coursework.
(4) Current State of Florida RN license. Out-of-state students must obtain a license to practice in Florida prior to admission.
(5) Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (BSN) from a program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) formerly known as the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Applicants from Programs without such accreditation will be considered on an individual basis.
(6) Completion of all admission paperwork including the NursingCAS application, a written essay, Recommendations, and Curriculum Vitae
(7) Essay (500 words) addressing desired focus and areas of interest for practice in Post-BSN-to-DNP program.
(8) Three (3) professional recommendations describing ability to be successful in a MSN-DNP program.
(9) Curriculum Vitae.
(10) Successful personal Interview with the Graduate Admissions Committee.
In order to advance to the DNP Scholarly Project course series component of this track, students must meet the following requirements upon conferral of MSN degree:
(1) Maintain good academic standing as defined in the FIU Student Handbook
(2) Current licensure with no restrictions as an APRN in your state of residence;
(3) Proof of Advanced Practice Specialty National Board Certification in the specialty of conferred MSN (i.e., AGNP, FNP, PNP, PMHNP)
Admissions Requirements for the Post-BSN-to-DNP Family Nurse Practitioner- MSN/DNP
(1) Successful completion of all the admission requirements for graduate education at Florida International University and the Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
(2) Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale (CUM GPA is a calculation inclusive of all academic coursework including courses at the community college level.)
(3) UG 60 GPA of 3.0 or greater in Bachelor of Nursing upper division coursework.
(4) Current State of Florida RN license. Out-of-state students must obtain a license to practice in Florida prior to admission.
(5) Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (BSN) from a program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) formerly known as the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Applicants from Programs without such accreditation will be considered on an individual basis.
(6) Completion of all admission paperwork including the NursingCAS application, a written essay, Recommendations, and Curriculum Vitae
(7) Essay (500 words) addressing desired focus and areas of interest for practice in Post-BSN-to-DNP program.
(8) Three (3) professional recommendations describing ability to be successful in a MSN-DNP program.
(9) Curriculum Vitae.
(10) Successful personal Interview with Graduate Admissions Committee.
In order to advance to the DNP Scholarly Project course series component of this track, students must meet the following requirements upon conferral of MSN degree:
(1) Maintain good academic standing as defined in the FIU Student Handbook
(2) Current licensure with no restrictions as an APRN in your state of residence;
(3) Proof of Advanced Practice Specialty National Board certification in the specialty of conferred MSN (i.e., AGNP, FNP, PNP, PMHNP)
Admissions Requirements for the Post-BSN-to-DNP Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-MSN/DNP
(1) Successful completion of all the admission requirements for graduate education at Florida International University and the Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
(2) Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale (CUM GPA is a calculation inclusive of all academic coursework including courses at the community college level.)
(3) UG 60 GPA of 3.0 or greater in Bachelor of Nursing upper division coursework.
(4) Current State of Florida RN license. Out-of-state students must obtain a license to practice in Florida prior to admission.
(5) Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (BSN) from a program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) formerly known as the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Applicants from Programs without such accreditation will be considered on an individual basis.
(6) Completion of all admission paperwork including the NursingCAS application, a written essay, Recommendations, and Curriculum Vitae
(7) Essay (500 words) addressing desired focus and areas of interest for practice in the Post-BSN-to-DNP program.
(8) Three (3) professional recommendations describing ability to be successful in a MSN-DNP program.
(9) Curriculum Vitae.
(10) Successful personal Interview with the Graduate Admissions Committee.
In order to advance to the DNP Scholarly Project course series component of this track, students must meet the following requirements upon conferral of MSN degree:
(1) Maintain good academic standing as defined in the FIU Student Handbook
(2) Current licensure with no restrictions as an APRN in your state of residence;
(3) Proof of Advanced Practice Specialty National Board Certification in the specialty of conferred MSN (i.e., AGNP, FNP, PNP, PMHNP)