Accelerate your career in the DNP Advanced Practice Program at the Conway School of Nursing. Our rigorous program prepares excellent clinicians who are equipped to lead change at the systems level. Clinical placements are tailored to the learning needs of each student and include nationally renowned healthcare systems and organizations around the country. Faculty teaching clinical courses have active nurse practitioner practices in their specialty and engage students in learning online and during intensive onsite visits to the Conway School of Nursing Simulation Lab with cutting-edge simulation technologies.
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Admissions Requirements
- Earned Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited program or school, with a grade point average of 3.2 or higher from degree program accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
- Submission of a profession portfolio that includes:
- Statement of reason for seeking the D.N.P. degree.
- A writing sample that discusses a proposed topic of interest for an evidenced-based practice project. Proposed topic may be a practice improvement issue, a clinical management problem, or area of clinical research that the applicant will address while in the program. The paper should cite appropriate sources and follow APA format.
- Curriculum vitae or resume.
- Copy of RN license from at least one state.
- Narrative description of current and past clinical practice.
- Three letters of reference (at least one from a former dean or academic adviser and one from current or former employer)
- Publications (if applicable)
- Meets the Conway School of Nursing's Health-Related Behavioral Standards for clinical programs.
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Tuition
Full and Part-Time $1,440/credit hour
Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner: Acute Care Program
The Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner: Acute Care Program prepares nurses to lead and to lead and participate in interdisciplinary teams in delivering complex acute care to adult and elderly patients across settings including critical care, intermediate care and general inpatient care.
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3-Year Plan of Study (69-71 Credits Required to Graduate)
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Year 1
Fall
Session I
- 813D DNP Orientation** [1cr]
- 691D Advanced Patho [3cr]
- 916D Seminar Nursing Scholarship [2cr/10ich]
Session II
- 630D QI safety [1cr]
- 708D Research [3cr]
Spring
Session I
- 686D Health Care Finance [3c/20ich]
- 700D Adv Pop Health & Health Promotion [3cr]
- 730D EBP I [3cr/30ich]
Session II
- 730D EBP I [3cr/30ich]
- 664D Epidemiology [2cr]
Summer
Session I
- 877D Informatics [2cr]
- 820D Ethics [2cr]
Session II
- 610D Advanced Pharm [3cr]
- 671D Healthcare Biostatistics* [2cr]
Year 2
Fall
Session I
- 734D Leadership[3cr/20ich]
- 731D EBP II [3cr/90ich]
- 657D Advanced Health Assessment [3cr]
Session II
- 740D Introduction to Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostics [3cr/90dch]
- 731D EBP II [3cr/90ich]
- 657D Advanced Health Assessment [3cr]
Spring
Session I
- 899D EBP III [3cr/60ich]
- 810D NP Milestone [1cr]**
- 751D Primary Care Adults [3cr]
- 755D AGACNP Practicum [1cr/90dch]
Session II
- 899D EBP III [3cr/60ich]
- 751D Primary Care Adults [3cr]
- 755D AGACNP Practicum [1cr/90dch]
Summer
Session I
- 755D AGACNP Practicum [2cr/180dch]
- 756D AGACNP I [3cr]
- 752D Primary Care Adults II [3cr]
Session II
- 755D AGACNP Practicum [2cr/180dch]
- 756D AGACNP I [3cr]
- 663D Health Care Policy [2cr/20ich]
- 752D Primary Care Adults II [3cr]
Year 3
Fall
Session I
- 812D AC NP Milestone [1cr]**
- 755D AGACNP Practicum [2cr/180dch]
- 757D AGACNP II [3cr]
Session II
- 755D AGACNP Practicum [2cr/180dch]
- 757D AGACNP II [3cr]
Spring
Session I
- 811D NP Milestone 2 [1cr]**
- 755D AGACNP Practicum [3cr/270dch]
Session II
- 789D DNP Role [1cr]
- 755D AGACNP Practicum [3cr/270dch]
Total Credits [cr] 69-71/ 1060 Care Hours (810 direct [dch], 250 indirect [ich])
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4-Year Plan of Study (69-71 Credits Required to Graduate)
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Year 1
Fall
Session I
- 813D DNP Orientation** [1cr]
- 916D Seminar Nursing Scholarship [2cr/10 ich]
Session II
- 630D QI safety [1cr]
- 708D Research [3cr]
Spring
Session I
- 730D EBP I [3cr/30ich]
- 686D Health Care Finance [3/30ich]
Session II
- 730D EBP I [3cr/30ich]
Summer
Session I
- 802D Ethics [2cr]
- 877D Informatics [2cr]
Session II
- 671D Healthcare Biostatistics* [2cr]
Year 2
Fall
Session I
- 734D Leadership [3cr/20ich]
- 731D EBP II [3cr/90ich]
- 691D Advanced Patho [3cr]
Session II
- 731D EBP II [3cr/90icl]
Spring
Session I
- 700D Adv Pop Health & Health Promotion [3cr]
- 899D EBP III [3cr/60icl]
Session II
- 899D EBP III [3cr/60ich]
- 664D Epidemiology [2cr]
Summer
Session I
- 610D Advanced Pharm [3cr]
- 663D Health Care Policy [2cr/20ich]
Year 3
Fall
Session I
- 657D Advanced Health Assessment [3cr]
Session II
- 657D Advanced Health Assessment [3cr]
- 740D Introduction to Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostics [3cr/90dch]
Spring
Session I
- 810D NP Milestone 1** [1cr]
- 755DAGACNP Practicum [1cr/90dch]
- 751D Primary Care Adults [3cr]
Session II
- 770D AGACNP Practicum [1cr/90dch]
- 751D Primary Care Adults [3cr]
Summer
Session I
- 756D AGACNP I [3cr]
- 755D AGACNP Practicum II [2cr/180dch]
- 752D Primary Care Adults II [3cr]
Year 4
Fall
Session I
- 757D AGACNP II [3cr]
- 755D AGACNP Practicum II [2cr/180dch]
- 812D AC NP Milestone [1cr]**
Session II
- 757D AGACNP II [3cr]
- 755D AGACNP Practicum II [2cr/180dch]
Spring
Session I
- 755D AGACNP Practicum [3cr/270dch]
- 811D NP Milestone 2 [1cr]**
Session II
- 789D DNP Role [1cr]
- 755D AGACNP Practicum [3cr/270dch]
Total Credits [cr] 69-71/ 1060 Clinical Hours (810 direct [dch], 250 indirect [ich])
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Family Nurse Practitioner
The Family Nurse Practitioner Program prepares nurses as leaders in practice to manage the health of individuals and families. Graduates are prepared to manage complex patients with chronic illness and to promote health and wellness using the latest evidence-based healthcare.
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3-Year Plan of Study (69-71 Credits Required to Graduate)
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Year 1
Fall
Session I
- 813D DNP Orientation** [1cr]
- 691D Advanced Patho [3cr]
- 916D Seminar Nursing Scholarship [2cr/10ich]
Session II
- 630D QI safety [1cr]
- 708D Research [3cr]
Spring
Session I
- 686D Health Care Finance [3c/20ich]
- 700D Adv Pop Health & Health Promotion [3cr]
- 730D EBP I [3cr/30ich]
Session II
- 730D EBP I [3cr/30ich]
- 664D Epidemiology [2cr]
Summer
Session I
- 877D Informatics [2cr]
- 733D Well Child [2cr]
Session II
- 610D Advanced Pharm [3cr]
- 671D Healthcare Biostatistics* [2cr]
Year 2
Fall
Session I
- 731D EBP II [3cr/90ich]
- 657D Advanced Health Assessment [3cr]
Session II
- 740D Introduction to Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostics [3cr/90dch]
- 731D EBP II [3cr/90ich]
- 657D Advanced Health Assessment [3cr]
Spring
Session I
- 899D EBP III [3cr/60ich]
- 810D NP Milestone [1cr]**
- 751D Primary Care Adults [3cr]
- 750D Primary Care of Adults Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
Session II
- 899D EBP III [3cr/60ich]
- 751D Primary Care Adults [3cr]
- 750D Primary Care of Adults Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
Summer
Session I
- 750D Primary Care of Adults Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
- 802D Ethics [2cr]
- 752D Primary Care Adults II [3cr]
Session II
- 750D Primary Care of Adults Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
- 663D Health Care Policy [2cr/20ich]
- 752D Primary Care Adults II [3cr]
Year 3
Fall
Session I
- 734D Leadership [3cr/20ich]
- 760D Primary Care of the Family Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
- 735D Women’s Health [1cr]
Session II
- 781D Adolescent [1cr]
- 760D Primary Care of the Family Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
Spring
Session I
- 811D NP Milestone 2 [1cr]**
- 770D Primary Care of Children Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
- 772D Primary Care Young Child [3cr]
- 770D Primary Care of Children Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
Session II
- 789D DNP Role [1cr]
- 772D Primary Care Young Child [3cr]
- 770D Primary Care of Children Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
Total Credits [cr] 69-71/ 1060 Care Hours (810 direct [dch], 250 indirect [ich])
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4-Year Plan of Study (69-71 Credits Required to Graduate)
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Year 1
Fall
Session I
- 813D DNP Orientation** [1cr]
- 916D Seminar Nursing Scholarship [2cr/10ich]
Session II
- 630D QI safety [1cr]
- 708D Research [3cr]
Spring
Session I
- 730D EBP I [3cr/30icl]
- 686D Health Care Finance [3cr/30ich]
Session II
- 730D EBP I [3cr/30ich]
Summer
Session I
- 877D Informatics [2cr]
Session II
- 671D Healthcare Biostatistics* [2cr]
Year 2
Fall
Session I
- 731D EBP II [3cr/90ich]
- 734D Leadership [3cr/20ich]
Session II
- 731D EBP II [3cr/90ich]
Spring
Session I
- 899D EBP III [3cr/60ich]
- 700D Adv Pop Health & Health Promotion [3cr]
Session II
- 899D EBP III [3cr/60ich]
- 664D Epidemiology [2cr]
Summer
Session I
- 733D Well Child [2cr]
- 802D Ethics [2cr]
Session II
- 610D Advanced Pharm [3cr]
Year 3
Fall
Session I
- 691D Advanced Patho [3cr]
- 657D Advanced Health Assessment [3cr]
Session II
- 657D Advanced Health Assessment [3cr]
- 740D Introduction to Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostics [3cr/90dch]
Spring
Session I
- 751D Primary Care Adults I [3cr]
- 750D Primary Care Adults Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
- 810D NP Milestone 1 [1cr]**
Session II
- 751D Primary Care Adults I [3cr]
- 750D Primary Care Adults Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
Summer
Session I
- 750D Primary Care Adults Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
- 752D Primary Care Adults II [3cr]
Session II
- 750D Primary Care Adults Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
- 663D Health Care Policy [2cr/20ich]
- 752D Primary Care Adults II [3cr]
Year 4
Fall
Session I
- 760D Primary Care of the Family Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
- 735D Women’s Health [1cr]
Session II
- 770D Primary Care of Children Practicum [2cr/180dch]
- 781D Adolescent [1cr]
Spring
Session I
- 772D Primary Care Young Child [3cr]
- 770D Primary Care of Children Practicum [2cr/180dch]
- 811D NP Milestone 2 [1cr]**
Session II
- 789D DNP Role [1cr]
- 772D Primary Care Young Child [3cr]
- 770D Primary Care of Children Practicum [2cr/180dch]
Total Credits [cr] 69-71/ 1060 Care Hours (810 direct [dch], 250 indirect [ich])
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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Primary Care
The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Primary Care Program prepares nurses to diagnose and manage acute and chronic illness in children from birth to age 21.
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3-Year Plan of Study (67-69 Credits Required to Graduate
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Year 1
Fall
Session I
- 813D DNP Orientation** [1cr]
- 916D Seminar Nursing Scholarship [2cr/10 ich]
- 691D Advanced Patho [3cr]
Session II
- 630D QI safety [1cr]
- 708D Research [3cr]
Spring
Session I
- 730D EBP I [3cr/30ich]
- 686D Health Care Finance [3/20ich]
- 700D Adv Pop Health & Health Promotion [3cr]
Session II
- 730D EBP I [3cr/30ich]
- 664D Epidemiology [2cr]
Summer
Session I
- 802D Ethics [2cr]
- 877D Informatics [2cr]
- 733D Well Child [2cr]
Session II
- 671D Healthcare Biostatistics* [2cr]
- 610D Advanced Pharm [3cr]
Year 2
Fall
Session I
- 657D Advanced Health Assessment [3cr]
- 731D EBP II [3cr/90ich]
Session II
- 657D Advanced Health Assessment [3cr]
- 731D EBP II [3cr/90ich]
- 740D Introduction to Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostics [3cr/90dch]
Spring
Session I
- 899D EBP III [3cr/60ich]
- 772D Primary Care Young Child [3cr]
- 770D Primary Care of Children Practicum [2r/180dch]
- 810D NP Milestone 1**
Session II
- 899D EBP III [3cr/60ich]
- 772D Primary Care Young Child [3cr]
- 770D Primary Care of Children Practicum [2r/180dch]
Summer
Session I
- 658D Complex problems in peds [3cr]
- 770D Primary Care Children Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
Session II
- 658D Complex problems in peds [3cr]
- 770D Primary Care Children Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
- 663D Health Care Policy [2cr]
Year 3
Fall
Session I
- 778D Children & Adolescents with Special Needs [2cr]
- 770D Primary Care Children Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dcl]
- 734D Leadership [3cr/20ich]
Session II
- 770D Primary Care Children Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dcl]
- 781D Adolescent [1cr]
Spring
Session I
- 770D Primary Care Children Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
- 811D NP Milestone 2** [1cr]
Session II
- 770D Primary Care Children Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
- 789D DNP Role [1cr]
Total Credits [cr] 67-69/ 1060 Clinical Hours (810 direct [dch], 250 indirect [ich])
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4-Year Plan of Study (67-69 Credits Required to Graduate)
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Year 1
Fall
Session I
- 813D DNP Orientation** [1cr]
- 916D Seminar Nursing Scholarship [2cr/10 ich]
Session II
- 630D QI safety [1cr]
- 708D Research [3cr]
Spring
Session I
- 730D EBP I [3cr/30ich]
- 686D Health Care Finance [3/30ich]
Session II
- 730D EBP I [3cr/30ich]
Summer
Session I
- 802D Ethics [2cr]
- 877D Informatics [2cr]
Session II
- 671D Healthcare Biostatistics* [2cr]
Year 2
Fall
Session I
- 734D Leadership [3cr/20ich]
- 731D EBP II [3cr/90ich]
Session II
- 731D EBP II [3cr/90ich]
Spring
Session I
- 700D Adv Pop Health & Health Promotion [3cr]
- 899D EBP III [3cr/60ich]
Session II
- 899D EBP III [3cr/60ich]
- 664D Epidemiology [2cr]
Summer
Session I
- 733D Well Child [2cr]
Session II
- 610D Advanced Pharm [3cr]
- 663D Health Care Policy [2cr/30ich]
Year 3
Fall
Session I
- 691D Advanced Patho [3cr]
- 657D Advanced Health Assessment [3cr]
Session II
- 657D Advanced Health Assessment [3cr]
- 740D Introduction to Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostics [3cr/90dch]
Spring
Session I
- 810D NP Milestone 1** [1cr]
- 770D Primary Care of Children Practicum [2cr/180dch]
- 772D Primary Care Young Child [3cr]
Session II
- 770D Primary Care of Children Practicum [2cr/180dch]
- 772D Primary Care Young Child [3cr]
Summer
Session I
- 658D Complex problems in peds [3cr]
- 770D Primary Care Children Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
Year 4
Fall
Session I
- 778D Children & Adolescents with Special Needs [2cr]
770D Primary Care Children Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
Session II
- 770D Primary Care Children Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dcl]
- 781D Adolescent [1cr]
Spring
Session I
- 770D Primary Care Adults Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dcl]
- 811D NP Milestone 2 [1cr]**
Session II
- 789D DNP Role [1cr]
- 770D Primary Care Adults Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dcl]
Total Credits [cr] 67-69/ 1060 Clinical Hours (810 direct [dch], 250 indirect [ich])
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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Dual Acute and Primary Care
The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Dual Acute and Primary Care prepares graduates to manage acute and complex illness and injuries in children as well as chronic illness, minor injuries and health promotion.
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3-Year Plan of Study (71-73 Credits Required to Graduate)
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Year 1
Fall
Session I
- 813D DNP Orientation** [1cr]
- 691D Advanced Patho [3cr]
- 916D Seminar Nursing Scholarship [2cr/10ich]
Session II
- 630D QI safety [1cr]
- 708D Research [3cr]
Spring
Session I
- 686D Health Care Finance [3c/20ich]
- 700D Adv Pop Health & Health Promotion [3cr]
- 730D EBP I [3cr/30ich]
Session II
- 730D EBP I [3cr/30ich]
- 664D Epidemiology [2cr]
Summer
Session I
- 877D Informatics [2cr]
- 733D Well Child [2cr]
- 820D Ethics [2cr]
Session II
- 610D Advanced Pharm [3cr]
- 671D Healthcare Biostatistics* [2cr]
Year 2
Fall
Session I
- 731D EBP II [3cr/90ich]
- 657D Advanced Health Assessment [3cr]
Session II
- 740D Introduction to Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostics [3cr/90dch]
- 731D EBP II [3cr/90ich]
- 657D Advanced Health Assessment [3cr]
Spring
Session I
- 899D EBP III [3cr/60ich]
- 810D NP Milestone [1cr]**
- 772D Primary Care Young Child [3cr]
- 770D Primary Care of Children Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
Session II
- 899D EBP III [3cr/60ich]
- 772D Primary Care Young Child [3cr]
- 770D Primary Care of Children Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
Summer
Session I
- 773D Ped acute care advanced diagnostics and procedures [2cr]
- 770D Primary Care Children Clinical Practicum [1cr/90dch]
- 658D Complex problems in peds [3cr]
Session II
- 773D Ped acute care advanced diagnostics and procedures [2cr]
- 770D Primary Care Children Clinical Practicum [1cr/90dcl]
- 658D Complex problems in peds [3cr]
- 663D Health Care Policy [2cr/20ich]
Year 3
Fall
Session I
- 734D Leadership [3cr/20ich]
- 770D Primary Care of Children Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
- 771D Acute care of children clinical practicum [1cr/90dch]
- 778D Children & Adolescents with Special Needs [2cr]
- 812D AC NP Milestone [1/10ich]**
Session II
- 781D Adolescent [1cr]
- 770D Primary Care of Children Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
- 771D Acute care of children clinical practicum [1cr/90dch]
Spring
Session I
- 811D NP Milestone 2 [1cr]**
- 771D Acute care of children clinical practicum [3cr/270dch]
Session II
- 789D DNP Role [1cr]
- 771D Acute care of children clinical practicum [3cr/270dch]
Total Credits [cr] 71-73/ 1150 Care Hours (900 direct [dch], 250 indirect [ich])
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4-Year Plan of Study (71-73 Credits Required to Graduate)
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Year 1
Fall
Session I
- 813D DNP Orientation** [1cr]
- 916D Seminar Nursing Scholarship [2cr/10ich]
Session II
- 630D QI safety [1cr]
- 708D Research [3cr]
Spring
Session I
- 730D EBP I [3cr/30ich]
- 686D Health Care Finance [3/20ich]
Session II
- 730D EBP I [3cr/30icl]
Summer
Session I
- 802D Ethics [2cr]
- 877D Informatics [2cr]
Session II
- 671D Healthcare Biostatistics* [2cr]
Year 2
Fall
Session I
- 734D Leadership [3cr/20ich]
- 731D EBP II [3cr/90ich]
Session II
- 731D EBP II [3cr/90icl]
Spring
Session I
- 700D Adv Pop Health & Health Promotion [3cr]
- 899D EBP III [3cr/60ich]
Session II
- 899D EBP III [3cr/60ich]
- 664D Epidemiology [2cr]
Summer
Session I
- 733D Well Child [2cr]
Session II
- 610D Advanced Pharm [3cr]
- 663D Health Care Policy [2cr/20ich]
Year 3
Fall
Session I
- 691D Advanced Patho [3cr]
- 657D Advanced Health Assessment [3cr]
Session II
- 657D Advanced Health Assessment [3cr]
- 740D Introduction to Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostics [3cr/90dch]
Spring
Session I
- 810D NP Milestone 1** [1cr]
- 770D Primary Care of Children Practicum [2cr/180dch]
- 772D Primary Care Young Child [3cr]
Session II
- 770D Primary Care of Children Practicum [2cr/180dch]
- 772D Primary Care Young Child [3cr]
Summer
Session I
- 658D Complex problems in peds [3cr]
- 770D Primary Care Children Clinical Practicum [1cr/90dch]
- 773D Ped acute care advanced diagnostics and procedures [2cr]
Year 4
Fall
Session I
- 778D Children & Adolescents with Special Needs[2cr]
- 812D AC NP Milestone** [1cr/10ich]
- 771D Acute care of children clinical practicum [1cr/90dch]
- 770D Primary Care Children Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dch]
Session II
- 771D Acute care of children clinical practicum [1cr/90dch]
- 770D Primary Care Children Clinical Practicum [2cr/180dclh]
- 781D Adolescent [1cr]
Spring
Session I
- 771D Acute care of children clinical practicum [3cr/270dch]
- 811D NP Milestone 2** [1cr]
Session II
- 771D Acute care of children clinical practicum [3cr/270dch]
- 789D DNP Role [1cr]
Total Credits [cr] 71-73/ 1150 Care Hours (900 direct [dch], 250 indirect [ich])
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