What You Can Expect from AHU’s DNP Program
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Access
Students in the DNP program can pursue their education 100% online with campus intensives. Using a robust support system, including a dedicated online student experience manager and 24/7 tech support, students can focus on sharpening their knowledge and leadership skills.
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Excellence
Students benefit from the instruction provided by faculty who are recognized experts in their respective fields – receiving current and focused instruction, utilizing real-world application and strategic innovation.
This rigorous program allows graduates to contribute to the improvement and transformation of healthcare through the use and management of information systems, technology, and patient care technology.
They will also implement interprofessional collaboration with interdisciplinary team members to improve patient and population health and participate in clinical prevention and population health for the improvement of the nation’s health.
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Outcomes
Applicants must complete a minimum of 1200 faculty-supervised clinical and practicum hours within their DNP program and the completion of a DNP capstone project of choice to be eligible for program completion.
Doctor of Nursing Practice providers strive to improve patient outcomes and are prepared to advocate for and lead the changes needed to transform healthcare.
The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties committed to transfer the nurse practitioner entry level of education to the DNP degree by the year 2025, rather than MSN degree.
