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Credits Required
75 - 87
Format
Location

Classes for the program are a combination of online and in-seat on the GVSU Health Campus, near the Grand Rapids Medical Mile.

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Coursework

The curriculum is consistent with the national agenda to transform American health care. Students study a variety of topics, including:

  • Applied statistics
  • Informatics, innovation, and technologies
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Health issues in vulnerable populations
  • Quality management in healthcare
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Career Options

The DNP program creates opportunities for advancement in nursing to include providing leadership in clinical and health systems, changing health care delivery, improving patient outcomes, and teaching in nursing education.

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Application Deadline

Preferred application deadline for the Fall cohort is May 1. Applications received after that date are accepted based on space available until the final application deadline of July 15.

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Skills Employers Want

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings.

  • Nursing
  • Performance Improvements
  • Clinical Nursing
  • Strategic Planning
  • Nursing Practice
  • Health Administration
  • Patient Safety

Source: EMSI Burning Glass, 2022

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