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The following is a sample Doctor of Nursing Practice program plan. Doctor of Nursing Practice students will take 2 to 3 courses each semester.
Core Requirements

credit hours

Semester I - Summer  
NURS 6023 Philosophy of Nursing 3
HSM 5003 Management of Health Services 3
    Total 6
Core Requirements

credit hours

Semester II - Fall  
NURS 6033 Ethical Dimensions of Nursing 3
LS 5363 Health Sciences Information Services 3
BIOL 6903 Health Care Genetics 3
    Total 9
Core Requirements

credit hours

Semester III - Spring  
NURS 6043 Policy, Power, and Politics 3
NURS 6313 Epidemiology, Health Promotion, and Research in Advanced Nursing Practice 3
NURS 6323 Informatics and Research in Nursing and Health Care 3
    Total Hours 9
Core Requirements

credit hours

Semester IV - Summer  
NURS 6163 Health Outcomes: Measurement, Management, and Analysis 3
Elective 3
    Total Hours 6
Core Requirements

credit hours

Semester V - Fall  
NURS 6035 DNP Practicum I 5
Elective 3
    Total Hours 8
Core Requirements

credit hours

Semester VI - Spring  
NURS 6045 DNP Practicum II 5
NURS 6303 Professional Capstone Project 3
    Total Hours 8

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