BSN to DNP 3-year Sample Plan of Study
BSN to DNP 3-year Sample Plan of Study
First Year
| Fall | Credit | Spring | Credit | Summer | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovative Leadership for Healthcare | 3 | Scientific Inquiry | 3 | Health Systems Practice and Transformation | 3 |
| Global Health for Populations | 3 | Epidemiology & Biostatistics | 3 | Informatics and Emerging Technologies | 3 |
| Project Management (45 practicum hours) | 3 | Quality and Safety | 3 | ||
| Marketing and Communication | 3 | Financial Management w/ Practicum (90 hours) | 4 | ||
| Total Credit | 12 | Total Credit | 13 | Total Credit | 6 |
Second Year
| Fall | Credit | Spring | Credit | Summer | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNP Seminar 1 Fieldwork | 1 | DNP Seminar 2 Proposal | 1 | DNP Seminar 3 Implementation | 1 |
| Evidence Based Practice | 3 | Project Design and Evaluation | 3 | Health Policy and Advocacy | 3 |
| Innovation Seminar w/ Field Experience (45 hours) | 3 | Healthy Work Environments Seminar | 3 | ||
| Healthcare Infrastructure and Informatics | 3 | Advanced Leadership and Management w/ Practicum (90 hours) | 4 | ||
| Total Credit | 10 | Total Credit | 11 | Total Credit | 4 |
Third Year
| Fall | Credit | Spring | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNP Seminar 4 Analysis | 1 | DNP Seminar 5 Dissemination | 1 |
| Managing Academic and Practice Services in Organizations w/ Practicum (180 hours) | 4 | Practicum in Executive Leadership & Management (270 hours) | 4 |
| Elective | 3 | Professional Identity | 2 |
| Executive Coaching | 1 | ||
| Total Credit | 8 | Total Credit | 8 |
*HS students can obtain 30 practicum hours through leadership conferences to reach 750 practicum hours.