Concentrations (BSN to DNP):
- Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Concentration (MSN to DNP):
This Major shares core requirements with the Nurse Anesthesiology, D.N.P.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) major prepares graduates for advanced independent clinical practice. Nursing practice, as defined by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, refers to any nursing intervention that influences health care outcomes for individuals or populations. Objectives for the major are based upon recommendations for essential curriculum elements as identified by the AACN and the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF).
D.N.P. Major Goals:
Prepare graduates:
- for practice at the most advanced level in a focused area of nursing practice.
- to use information systems and technology to optimize the delivery of health care.
- to apply knowledge of the cultural and socioeconomic dimensions of health to prevent disease and promote health for individuals, families, and populations.
- to lead sustainable organizational and health system level changes to improve health care delivery and health outcomes.
- to direct and develop new and innovative strategies to address current and evolving practice issues in an increasingly complex health care environment.
- to critically appraise, synthesize, apply, and translate the knowledge created by researchers and theoretical scholars to improve health care quality and safety.
- to use practice information systems and databases to support and inform decision making, improvement efforts, and the evaluation of health outcomes for individuals, families and populations.
Accreditation:
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Admission Information
Must meet University Admission and English Proficiency requirements, as well as requirements for admission to the major, listed below. Certain concentrations are competitive.
B.S.N. to D.N.P. applicants (Post-Bachelor’s Applicants with a B.S.N. in Nursing applying to the D.N.P.) must have:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing or the equivalent degree in nursing from a foreign institution.
- Must meet University Admission GPA requirements.
- Current unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the state of Florida or a compact multi-state registered nursing license before October 30th. Students must have a RN license in the United States prior to admission.
Students applying with a M.S.N. must have:
- A current unencumbered license as an Advanced Practice registered nurse before October 30th is required.
- An RN license in the United States prior to admission.
- Upon acceptance, a gap analysis will be conducted to ensure competency achievement aligning with current professional standards. This may result in the addition of courses.
- Three letters of recommendation, indicating potential for graduate study, from persons who can attest to the applicant’s academic ability, clinical competence, and commitment. These letters must be from a nursing faculty, clinical supervisor, and/or healthcare provider (APRN, PA, DO, or MD). Letters from acquaintances, friends, or family are not acceptable submissions.
- 3.00 minimum Nursing GPA.
- Completion of a 3-credit hour undergraduate level statistics course with a grade of B or better. A graduate statistics course is also acceptable.
- Current resume or curriculum vitae.
Applicants interested in the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner concentration must have at least one year [12 months] of full-time experience in critical care (intensive care unit) or high-acuity patient care before matriculation to meet professional practice requirements for clinical placement. Clinical experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by faculty.
The USF College of Nursing does not require the GRE Exam . Please send all official transcripts from every institution attended directly to NursingCAS. Do not send official transcripts to USF Admissions. Once a student is admitted, the College of Nursing will move all official transcripts and documents from NursingCAS to USF Admissions.
Applicants that have less than twelve (12) months of RN experience will be automatically placed on a part-time program plan so that they can continue gaining work experience while enrolled in the graduate nursing program. Students with a year or more of relevant RN experience based on the concentration they apply for, will be considered competitive.
Please note before starting the application process, international students may have additional restrictions stipulating course delivery format for their program of choice. Applicants attending USF on F-1 student visa are not eligible for admission due to regulatory limitations for online study. Please refer to USF World for further information on these requirements.