Doctor of Nursing Practice
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program . . .
- Is a full-time, two or more year program of study mostly for individuals already holding an MSN.
- Two academic terms per year with each term lasting 20 weeks.
- Students are required to be on campus four times yearly, at the start and end of each term, typically Monday-Friday.
- First two terms consist primarily of core courses.
- Last two or more terms focus on courses in the student’s area of concentration, as well as a resident practicum and a resident project.
- Resident work arranged by student in conjunction with UTHSC faculty member.
- Students typically complete the residency requirement in the area they currently live.
- Length of program depends on student’s qualifications and area of concentration.
- For example, program length for student entering with MSN and nurse practitioner certification would be less than student entering with MSN but without nurse practitioner certification.
- Has no dissertation requirement.
- Is not available as a part-time program.
The DNP program is web-enhanced (primarily online, with required on-campus component).
- The program is designed to offer students flexibility in determining their own living arrangements, schedule of study, and timing of engagement in coursework.
- Students are required to be on campus four times yearly, at the start and end of each term.
- Each on-campus time is typically one week (Monday-Friday).
- On-campus time is for face-to-face meetings, classes, exams, seminars, discussion groups, etc.
- On-campus schedules will vary from term to term depending on classes and option/specialization.
Several full-time options, including the following, are offered:
Tuition (for Academic Year 2007-2008):
|
In-State |
Out-of-State |
Program |
Per Term |
Per Year |
Per Term |
Per Year |
DNP |
$3,941 |
$7,882 |
$9,493 |
$18,986 |
- APPLICATION – Application must be made in two parts:
- Web-based component – www.utmem.edu/nursing then Future Students, Apply Online Now***
- Paper-packet component – all supporting documentation must be submitted in one packet.
Instructions: www.utmem.edu/nursing then Future Students then Application 101.
- Questions regarding the application process, as well as residency, should be addressed to:
Admissions Counselor, Office of Enrollment Services, 901-448-5560
- Questions regarding individual nursing programs should be addressed to College of Nursing:
Office of Student Affairs, College of Nursing, 901-448-6125
- Questions regarding financial aid should be addressed to:
Office of Financial Aid, 901-448-5568
Academic Program |
Deadline |
Start |
DNP |
February 1, 2008 |
July 2008 |
Note:
- Beginning in July 2009, the current group of MSN advanced practice programs will be moved to the Doctor of Nursing Practice level.
- That is, the MSN class beginning in 2008 will be the last entering advanced practice MSN class at the UTHSC.
- For more details regarding this transition: Our 2010 Plan
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