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Career Opportunities in Health Science
Nursing
Doctor of
Nursing Practice (D.N.P.)
Print Version (2 page PDF file)
This program educates advanced nurse clinicians for expert practice in leadership and clinical roles. This doctoral-level education provides the clinical and management expertise necessary to improve outcomes in the practice arenas of health care, leadership and teaching. The program enables nurses to become expert nurse leaders and collaborators in solving health care problems in systems. This degree enables nurses to become experts in practice and contribute to issues faced in the field. This program infuses the nursing community with qualified educators who can work with students in new practice arenas, demonstrating evidence-based approaches to health care using strategic problem solving skills.
Program Goals
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To advance competencies for increasingly complex clinical, faculty and leadership roles.
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To enhance knowledge to improve practice and patient outcomes.
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To enhance leadership skills to strengthen practice and health care delivery systems.
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To provide an advanced educational credential for those who desire to focus on practice-based rather than research careers.
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To increase the supply of faculty for clinical instruction in nursing.
Career Opportunities
Doctors of nursing practice are afforded opportunities available to experts
in clinical practice area, including higher education settings.
Admission Requirements
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Master’s degree in nursing or related field
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Official transcripts from all post-secondary academic study
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GRE 900 or MAT 450; may be waived with cumulative GPA of 3.25 (Master’s degree)
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Current professional nurse licensure
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Certification in specialty as appropriate
- Current CV or Resume
- Graduate Level Biostatistics (Grade of "B" or higher) taken within the last 5 years
- Graduate Level Epidemiology (Grade of "B" or higher) taken within the last 5 years
Two-page paper detailing concept of the role of a doctor of nursing practice
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Personal interview
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Three letters of recommendation
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Experience in a specialty area indicating mastery in nursing practice
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If applicable, a TOEFL score of 600 paper-based, 250 computer-based, or 100 internet based is required. Test must have been taken with the last 2 years.
*Some requirements may be waived based on evidence of scholarship
Program of Study (Click for pdf file)
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For more information about our DNP program, please visit our school’s website at www.mcg.edu/son/doctorate.htm#Doctor_of_Nursing_Practice or e-mail the DNP program director at dnp@mcg.edu.
To receive an application please visit www.mcg.edu/admissions.
Office of Academic Admissions
170 Kelly Building–Administration
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, Georgia 30912
Telephone: (706) 721-2725
Toll free: 1-800-519-3388
Fax: (706) 721-7279
E-mail: gradadm@mcg.edu
Web site: www.mcg.edu/admissions
Application Deadlines
Spring Semester - September 1(Full and part-time)
Fall Semester - April 1 (Full and part-time)
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