DNP
Doctor of Nursing Practice
About The Program
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program offers two pathways, BSN-DNP and MSN-DNP, to the terminal practice degree in nursing. The DNP program prepares clinician-scholars to become leaders in advancing evidence-based practice solutions and innovations into clinical practice, improving healthcare outcomes, and strengthening nursing management and education. Graduates of this program have the ability to translate scientific evidence into clinical practice to benefit patients, communities, and health care systems.
The DNP Program is primarily online, but is considered a hybrid program, as students are required to be on campus at specific times for intensives. Auburn utilizes a variety of state-of-the-art online and distance learning technologies and techniques to facilitate the program and enrich the student learning experience.
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Coordinator
Dr. Rachel Cody
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DNP Coordinator
Email:
(334) 844-5623
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DNP Program
The DNP Program prepares nursing graduate students to assume leadership roles in system-based approaches designed to promote quality, safety, and excellence in nursing practice.
Your evidence-based practice doctoral education will prepare you to address health disparities and improve population healthcare outcomes, and prepares you to incorporate scientific, theoretical, and ethical principles into quality healthcare for individuals, families, and populations.
You will lead efforts in health promotion and disease prevention to improve the health populations in rural and urban settings, providing leadership in healthcare delivery and organizational systems.
Students are required to be on campus each semester for intensives that will include various requirements, which may extend for up to one week. Â
The DNP Program offers two pathways, MSN-DNP and BSN-DNP, and full-time students are admitted in fall semester only.
Full-time students in the MSN-DNP pathway can complete their plan of study in six semesters. Full-time students in the BSN-DNP pathway can complete their plan of study in nine semesters.
No GRE is required for the DNP Program.
Admission Criteria:
Applicants must have earned a minimum Bachelor of Science degree (BSN-DNP pathway) or minimum Master of Science Degree in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner (MSN-DNP pathway) from an accredited Nursing program or approved waiver request (see College of Nursing Specific Admission and Progression below).
Applicants must provide proof of current, unencumbered RN license in the United States in the state in which you plan to participate in any clinical experiences (must show name, license number, expiration date; may upload screenshot from BON website). *** Out of state applicants must contact the Administrator of Academic Programs at jlr0012@auburn.edu to confirm that the relevant state board of nursing permits completion of clinical hours in the state where the student intends to complete them. ***
Applicants must possess national certification and recognition or licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the state in which you practice (MSN-DNP Pathway).
Applicants must have earned a minimum Nursing GPA of 3.0 in Master’s in Nursing Program (MSN-DNP pathway) or minimum Nursing GPA of 3.0 in BSN Program (BSN-DNP pathway). Only nursing courses are used to calculate GPA.
Applicants must have good academic standing from the last university you attended.
Applicants must have successfully completed (C or better) an undergraduate statistics course.
Applicants must provide three professional references in the application. References should be qualified to judge your abilities to be successful in graduate studies. References should follow the email submission instructions.
Applicants must submit a Professional Goal Statement of approximately 750 words. This statement will include reasons for pursuing this degree and program option, past experience, career goals, and past achievements. ***Please avoid selecting personal acquaintances, family members, or friends, as these individuals are not able to provide the objective, professional insight required for admissions evaluation. Selecting such individuals could negatively affect your application.
Applicants must submit all official transcripts directly to the Graduate School.
Applicants must provide a current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.
Applicants must complete an interview via telephone, on campus, or videoconference, if requested.Â
 All application materials should be submitted via the online application system. Materials sent directly to the College of Nursing will not be reviewed.
***Students who are in the last semester of a BSN or MSN program at the time of application deadline should contact Mrs. Jennifer Edwards at jlr0012@auburn.edu.Â
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*International Applicants must follow Graduate School criteria found in the following link:Â Graduate School International InstructionsÂ
*For more information regarding international applicants/students, please contact Penny Christopher, Graduate School International Admissions Processing, at pzc0003@auburn.edu or 334-844-7105.
Admission Statuses
Applications must be submitted and complete no later than the following deadlines:
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Fall Semester Admission:Â June 1 deadline - ***International applicants should submit all required materials by March 1***
*International Applicants must follow Graduate School criteria found at the following link: International Prospective Student Instructions
*For more information regarding international applicants/students, please contact Penny Christopher, Graduate School International Admissions Processing, at pzc0003@auburn.edu or 334-844-7105.
Tuition is the same for Alabama residents and out of state residents. The College of Nursing Graduate Program tuition is currently $630 per credit hour.
Clinical course fees apply in the BSN-DNP Pathway. The fees per clinical course will be are as follows:
• NURS 7110: $600 one time clinical course fee
• NURS 7330: $600 one-time clinical course fee
• NURS 7440: $600 one-time clinical course fee
• NURS 7920: $600 one-time clinical course fee
Other fees may be incurred prior to enrollment and/or as you progress through the program such as, but not limited to, background check, drug screen, liability insurance, and course specific requirements.
Tuition and Fees are subject to change by the Board of Trustees at the beginning of any term.
**Please note: The Auburn University Tuition Calculator does not accurately reflect out of state tuition for distance education. Please refer to the above information for tuition and fees for the AUCON distance programs. For questions, contact Jennifer Edwards at jlr0012@auburn.edu
Applicants follow the Graduate School Application Instructions.
*International Applicants must follow Graduate School criteria found in the following link: International Perspective Student Instructions
For more information regarding international applicants/students, please contact Penny Christopher, Graduate School International Admissions Processing, at pzc0003@auburn.edu or 334-844-7105.