Graduate Bulletin
Nursing, D.N.P.
COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND SOCIAL WORK
Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Application Deadline:
Fall: February 15
Spring: October 15
APPLY ONLINE to this graduate program.
Letters of Reference:
Number Required: 2
From Whom: Letters of recommendation must be written on official letterhead with original signatures. Obtain letters from employers, professional colleagues, and/or college faculty members. For detailed instructions, visit http://chpsw.temple.edu/nursing/admissions/dnp-admissions.
Coursework Required for Admission Consideration:
Two admission options are offered for the D.N.P. program: direct entry from the B.S.N. (post-baccalaureate option) or post-M.S.N. with advanced practice certification (post-master's option).
Post-master's applicants must have earned an M.S.N. from an accredited nursing program and be certified as an advanced practice nurse from a specialty organization or be a graduate of the M.S.N.-CNL program at Temple University.
Post-baccalaureate applicants choose between two areas of concentration: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care and Family-Individual Across the Lifespan. Candidates who apply for post-B.S.N. entry must have earned a baccalaureate degree in Nursing with a GPA of 3.0.
Statement of Goals:
The Statement of Goals is part of the online application. It must be between 500 and 1,000 words in length and include the following: the reason for your interest in a graduate degree, why you are interested in Temple's program, and your future career goals. This brief composition should be well thought out.
Standardized Test Scores:
The GRE/MAT is required for those who enter post-B.S.N, but waived for those who enter post-M.S.N. Scores are expected to be at or above the 50th percentile. To qualify for a waiver of the GRE or MAT requirement, the applicant must have either an:
- undergraduate GPA greater than 3.5
- cumulative GPA of 3.5 in three graduate core courses if undergraduate GPA is less than or equal to 3.49
- graduate degree in another discipline
Minimum TOEFL score needed to be accepted: 100 iBT or 600 PBT.
Interview:
The interview, conducted by the Nursing Graduate Faculty, is scheduled only when all required materials have been submitted by the applicant and reviewed by the Student Services Coordinator. Applicants are required to schedule an interview with M. Elayne DeSimone at 215-707-4622 or elayned@temple.edu for the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care concentration and Lori Prol at 215-707-7879 or lori.prol@temple.edu for the Family-Individual Across the Lifespan concentration.
Resume:
A professional resume is required.
Transfer Credit:
Graduate credits from an accredited institution may be transferred into the D.N.P. Program. The course must be equivalent to coursework offered at Temple, and the grade must be a "B" or better to transfer. The decision is made by the Associate Chair of Graduate Education in conjunction with the faculty responsible for the course in question. The maximum number of credits a student may transfer is 6.
Other:
Copies of the applicant's current nursing license must be provided with the application packet.
Program Requirements
General Program Requirements:
Number of Credits Required to Earn the Degree: 58 for the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care concentration; 62 for the Family-Individual Across the Lifespan concentration; 30 for students entering post-M.S.N.
Required Courses:
M.S.N. Core Courses (22 credits):
NURS 5501: Theories for Advanced Practice Nursing of Families and Individuals
NURS 5552: Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Diagnosis
NURS 5553: Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing Practice
NURS 5557: Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice
NURS 5558: Local and Global Perspectives in Population Health
NURS 5901: Statistics for Evidence-Based Practice
NURS 5902: Evidence-Based Practice
PBHL 5101: Epidemiology
D.N.P. Core Courses (15 credits):
NURS 5903: Research Methods: Quantitative and Qualitative
NURS 8201: Health Indices of Urban Populations in Primary Health Care
NURS 8211: Leadership and Health Policy in Clinical Nursing
NURS 8302: Managing Quality Initiatives Through Nursing Quality Initiatives
NURS 8303: Health Economics and Information Systems in Primary Health Care
Required Specialty Courses (18-22 credits):
NURS 9287: Primary Care for Children with Acute/Episodic Health Problems (Family-Individual Across the Lifespan concentration ONLY)
NURS 9885: DNP Clinical Capstone
NURS 9886: DNP Evidence-Based Practice Project Implementation
NURS 9887: Primary Care of the Adolescent and Client with Reproductive Health Concerns
NURS 9888: Primary Care of the Older Adult with Chronic Health Problems
NURS 9987: Primary Care of the Young and Middle Adult with Acute/Episodic Health Problems
Cognate (3 credits):
Chosen in consultation with the academic advisor, the cognate must be in support of the evidence-based practice project.
Internship: No internship is required.
Language Examination: No language examination is required.
Culminating Events:
During NURS 9885: DNP Clinical Capstone, the student develops an evidence-based practice project in consultation with a committee composed of a clinical preceptor and faculty. During NURS 9886: DNP Evidence-Based Practice Project Implementation, the student implements the evidence-based project and evaluates the impact on client outcomes.
Contacts
Program Contact Information:
http://chpsw.temple.edu/nursing
Department Information:
Dept. of Nursing
Graduate Education
College of Health Professions and Social Work
505 Jones Hall
3307 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
TUnurse@temple.edu
215-707-4687
Department Contacts:Graduate Admissions:
Naseem Lodhi
Student Services Coordinator
TUnurse@temple.edu
215-707-4618
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Concentration Coordinator:
M. Elayne DeSimone, Ph.D., C.R.N.P.
elayned@temple.edu
215-707-4622
Family-Individual Across the Lifespan Concentration Coordinator:
Lori Prol, M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
lori.prol@temple.edu
215-707-7879
Interim Chairperson:
Jane Kurz, Ph.D., R.N.
jkurz@temple.edu
215-707-5017
About the Program
Graduate nursing education strongly reflects the values and goals of Nursing and the broad mission of Temple University. The Doctor of Nursing Practice program prepares graduates to provide primary care for individuals and families grounded in evidence-based practice and research. Embedded in the D.N.P. is the social context of health systems, health policy, and health economics and their impact on the individual, family, and community. The D.N.P. prepares the student to provide direct primary care to individuals across diverse settings and indirect administration of systems of care, as well as to participate in the development and implementation of health policy. The D.N.P. program expands students' scope of practice while maintaining a clinical primary care focus. Through integration of the educator, clinician, and research roles, faculty work with D.N.P. students to cultivate the value of evidence-based clinical practice and its potential impact on individuals, groups, and communities.
Time Limit for Degree Completion: 7 years
Campus Location:
Health Sciences
Core courses are offered on the HSC campus, online, or as a hybrid.
Full-Time/Part-Time Status:
Students can attend either full-time or part-time. Classes are offered between 4:30 p.m. and 10:15 p.m.
Department Information:
Dept. of Nursing
Graduate Education
College of Health Professions and Social Work
505 Jones Hall
3307 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
TUnurse@temple.edu
215-707-4687
Interdisciplinary Study:
Not applicable.
Affiliation(s):
Not applicable.
Study Abroad:
No.
Ranking:
Not applicable.
Accreditation:
The Department of Nursing is accredited through 2014 by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Areas of Specialization:
The Doctor of Nursing Practice degree is offered with two concentrations: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care and Family-Individual Across the Lifespan.
Job Placement:
Graduates of the program are employed in a variety of diverse settings, including both inpatient and outpatient settings affiliated with hospitals and clinics.
Licensure:
An R.N. license is required for B.S.N. applicants. R.N. and C.R.N.P. licensure is required for post-M.S.N. applicants, except for those who graduated from Temple’s CNL program.
Non-Matriculated Student Policy:
Non-matriculated students can take a total of 9 graduate credits prior to matriculation, although they must submit a complete application before registering for their third course. Only the following courses may be taken while a non-matriculated student: NURS 5501: Theories for Advanced Practice Nursing of Families and Individuals; NURS 5553: Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing Practice; NURS 5558: Local and Global Perspectives in Population Health; and NURS 5901: Statistics for Evidence-Based Practice.
Financing Opportunities
Funds are available to matriculated students who are in specialty courses and nearing program completion.
Updated 10.30.13
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