Description
UMass online's Doctor of Nursing Practice degree is an excellent option for any individuals who hold a Master's degree in Nursing with preparation as family, gerontological, or adult nurse practitioners, or clinical nurse specialists, as well as those holding an MS in Nursing and certified as nurse midwives and nurse anesthetists.
This online doctorate in nursing practice has been designed to prepare students for advanced practice nurses at the highest level, and includes advanced coursework in leadership, research translation, and clinical knowledge and skills.
Topics covered by the online nursing practice courses in the doctorate program, students will study topics, such as:
- Theoretical Components of Nursing Science
- Intro to US Hlthcare Systems
- Leadership in Public Health Systems
- Healthcare Quality
- Research Methodology in Nursing
- Research Translation in Nursing
- Principles of Epidemiology
- Organizational Behavior
- Intro to Health Politics and Policy
- Healthcare Informatics
This professional nursing preparation will include advanced coursework in leadership, research translation, and clinical knowledge and skills. This change was driven by evolving nursing roles in an increasingly complex health care system, new scientific knowledge, and ongoing concerns about the quality and outcomes of patient care.
Accreditation Information
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
