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Post Baccalaureate Doctorate in Nursing Practice, D.N.P.

Carolynn Masters, Dean, School of Nursing

Lynn Blanchette, Associate Dean, School of Nursing

Graduate Department Chair: Justin Dilibero

D.N.P. Program Director: Justin Dilibero

D.N.P. Program Faculty: Professors Costello; Servello Associate Professors Dame, Mock Assistant Professors, Dilibero, Hodne

 

Admission Requirements for all Post-Baccalaureate D.N.P Students

  1. A completed application accompanied by a fifty-dollar nonrefundable application fee
  2. A baccalaureate degree in nursing from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited program
  3. Applicants with international degrees must have their transcripts evaluated for degree and grade equivalency to that of a regionally accredited institution in the United States
  4. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate records
  5. Completion of an undergraduate level statistics course (MATH 240 or its equivalent) with a minimum grade of C
  6. A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in undergraduate course work
  7. A preferred undergraduate minimum GPA of 3.0 for science courses
  8. An official report on scores of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MA)
  9. An official report on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) from international applicants for whom English is not their first language
  10. A professional resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
  11. Three professional references.  One must be from a clinical supervisor.
  12. A statement of intent which demonstrates the candidate’s leadership and practice experience, reasons for pursuing doctoral study, and the potential area of focus for the DNP Scholarly Project. The statement should be representative of the applicants writing ability. The statement should be 2-4 typed pages, double-spaced, and written in 12-point font.
  13. Proof of residency is required for in-state tuition
  14. An interview may be required.

 

Additional Requirements for Specialization in Nurse Anesthesia

  1. Completion of two courses in chemistry (Chem 105, 106) with at least 8 credits total which have been completed within the last 10 years, and with a minimum grade of C
  2. Completion of a 3-credit graduate level course in chemistry (CHEM 519 or equivalent) completed within the last 5 years, and with a minimum grade of B-
  3. Current unrestricted licensure for practice in both the State of Rhode Island and the State of Massachusetts (due to clinical rotations in both states)
  4. Current AHA BLS and ACLS certification
  5. A minimum of one year of critical care experience. A complete definition of accepted critical care experience is found on the SJHSNAwebsite: www.sjhsna.com 
  6. Skills and abilities that applicants and students must demonstrate are also on the SJHSNA website: www.sjhsna.com  
  7. An interview is required

 

Retention requirements for post-baccalaureate DNP students

All students are expected to maintain a cumulative average of B (3.00) or greater in their graduate program. Students who do not maintain a cumulative B (3.00) average will have their status reviewed by the DNP program director. Students who do not achieve a B or greater in Advanced Health Assessment, Advanced Pathophysiology, or Advanced Pharmacology must repeat the course and may not progress in clinical courses. Students who earn a grade of less than B- in the required science courses including Chem 519, BIO 535 and BIO 536 will be placed on probationary status. Students on probationary status must achieve a B or better in each required course over the next 9 credits. Two grades below B are sufficient cause for consideration of dismissal; the decision regarding students’ status will be made by the Doctor of Nursing Practice program director in consult with the Dean. Students may be required to repeat a course at the discretion of the Doctor of Nursing Practice program Director.

 

Handbook

The School of Nursing Handbook for Doctor of Nursing Practice Students provides detailed and essential information about the graduate nursing program. It is available online at HANDBOOK FOR DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE STUDENTS (acquia-sites.com)

Specialization in Nurse Anesthesia

Full Time (3 years; 10 semesters)

Course Requirements - Full-Time Students

First Semester (Summer I)

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
NURS 503Professional Role Development

3

 Spring, Summer.
NURS 524Healthcare Statistics

3

Summer Session I

Second Semester (Summer II)

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
NURS 501Research Methods for Advanced Nursing Practice

3

 Fall, Summer.
NURS 702Systems Leadership/Quality Improvement

3

Fall.

Third Semester (Fall)

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
NURS 505Advanced Pharmacology

3

 Fall, Spring.
NURS 703Advanced Epidemiology and Biostatistics

3

Fall.
BIOL 535Advanced Physiology I

4

Fall.
NURS 701Scientific Underpinnings for Clinical Scholarship

3

Fall.

Fourth Semester (Spring)

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
NURS 704Clinical Research/Analytic Methods

3

Spring.
NURS 791Directed Readings I

1

Spring.
NURS 706Economics, Finance, Business Management

3

Spring.
BIOL 536Advanced Physiology II

4

 Spring.
NURS 504Advanced Pathophysiology

3

Fall, Spring.

Fifth Semester (Summer - FULL)

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
NURS 506Advanced Health Assessment

3

 Fall.
NURS 517Foundational Principles of Nurse Anesthesia

3

 Spring.
NURS 514Advanced Pharmacology for Nurse Anesthesia

2

Spring.

Sixth Semester (Fall)

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
NURS 709Population Health

3

Fall.
NURS 792Directed Readings II

1

Fall.
NURS 516Advanced Principles of Nurse Anesthesia Practice I

3

Summer.
NURS 570Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum I

1

Summer.

Seventh Semester (Spring)

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
NURS 705Health Care Policy and Advocacy

3

Spring.
NURS 616Advanced Principles of Nurse Anesthesia Practice II

3

Fall.
NURS 630Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum II

1

Fall.
NURS 720D.N.P. Project Planning

1

Spring.

Eighth Semester (Summer - FULL)

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
NURS 626Advanced Principles in Nurse Anesthesia III

3

Spring.
NURS 640Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum III

1

Spring.
NURS 730D.N.P. Proposal Development

3

Summer.

Ninth Semester (Fall)

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
NURS 707Information Technology/Decision Support

3

Fall.
NURS 670Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum IV

1

Summer.
NURS 740D.N.P. Project Implementation

2

Fall.

Tenth Semester (Spring)

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
NURS 636Transition into Nurse Anesthesia Practice

2

Fall.
NURS 691Nurse Anesthesia Clinical Practicum V

1

Fall.
NURS 750D.N.P. Project Evaluation and Dissemination

1

Spring.

Total Credit Hours: 90