Introduction 4
Doctoral Education in Nursing 4 - 5
DNP Student Learning Outcomes 5
DNP Consortium Overview 6
DNP Consortium Management Structure 7
DNP Program Contact Persons 8
Academic Advising 9
DNP Program Requirements 9
DNP Plan of Study 9 - 10
DNP Course Descriptions 10 - 12
Grades 12
Grade/Policy Appeal 13
Transfer Credits 13
DNP Degree Completion Timeline 13
DNP Qualifying Examination/DNP Capstone Proposal Defense 13 - 14
DNP Comprehensive Examination/DNP Final Capstone Project Defense 14
DNP Clinical Scholarship Courses 15
Clinical Preceptor 15
Clinical Site 15
DNP Clinical Practicum Requirements 16 - 17
Background Checks 16
Immunizations 16
Clinical Hours 16 - 17
Licensure 17
DNP Capstone Project Guidelines 18
Initial DNP Academic Advisor 18
DNP Capstone Project Chair 18
DNP Capstone Project Committee 18
DNP Capstone Project Overview 19 - 20
DNP Qualifying Examination 19
DNP Capstone Project 20
Oral Defense of the Capstone Project 20
Oral Examination of the DNP Student 20
DNP Capstone Project Process 21 - 22
Clinical Scholarship I 21
Clinical Scholarship II 21
Clinical Scholarship III 21
Clinical Scholarship IV: Capstone 21
DNP Capstone Project Clinical Scholarship Courses, Outcomes, Products, and Timeline
for Expected Outcomes 22
Academic and Clinical Progression 23
Academic and Behavioral Integrity 23
Conditions that May Lead to Dismissal from the Program 24
Exceptions to Policy or Requirements 24
Chemical Use and Abuse 24 - 25
