2022-2023 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
School of Nursing
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Nursing
Telephone (302) 831-8386
https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/chs/departments/son/graduate-programs/
Program Overview
The School of Nursing offers programs leading to a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Masters of Science in Nursing, or Post-master’s certificate in 5 specialty areas.
MSN and Post-master’s Certificate Programs
Program Overview
The Master’s of Science in Nursing at the University of Delaware offers Baccalaureate prepared nurses a part-time 3-year program that prepares students for advanced practice roles in today’s complex health care systems. The Post-master’s Certificate programs provide individuals who already hold a Master of Science in Nursing degree with the core courses and clinical experiences necessary for eligibility for advanced certification to become an Adult Gerontology, Adult Gerontology Acute Care, Family, Pediatric or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and prepares advanced practice clinicians to deliver high quality care to various patient populations.
Requirements for the Degree:
For all specialty nurse practitioner MSN Programs, there is a core curriculum that all students must complete, and courses specific to population-focused advanced practice nursing concentrations that lead to eligibility to sit for national certification.
All students must complete the MSN NP and NP courses. Clinical hours are included in course requirements for both core courses and for population-focused concentration courses. Students are admitted as cohorts into three-year part-time plans of study and are expected to maintain progression with their cohort as outlined upon admission. However, students must complete all course work within a seven-year time frame in order to be eligible to earn the degree.
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners are prepared to diagnose and treat patients with acute or critical issues, or acute exacerbations of chronic health conditions. Specifically, qualified to obtain health histories, perform physical assessments, develop differential diagnoses, order and interpret diagnostic studies, determine management plans, order pharmacology therapies and other therapeutic interventions, collaborate and communicate with other members of the healthcare team, and facilitate transitions across different levels of care. AGACNPs are prepared to provide acute care services to patients ages 18 through the end of life. The Post-Master’s certificate program prepares the student to take the ANCC certification exam, and provides more than 500 hours of clinical training.
Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Adult-Gero NP and Family NPs provide primary care to individuals and families and communities. The Post-Master’s certificate program prepares the student to take the ANCC or AANP AGNP and FNP certification exam, and provides more than 500 hours of clinical training.
The Plan of Study (POS) for AGNP and FNP Post-Master’s certificate is individualized according to prior course work. A gap analysis is completed at matriculation, to produce the individual plans of study.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
The role of the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner is to provide care to children from birth through young adult (up to 21) with an in-depth knowledge and experience in pediatric primary health care including well child care and prevention/management of common pediatric acute illnesses and chronic conditions. This care is provided to support optimal health of children within the context of their family, community, and environmental setting. The Post-Master’s certificate program prepares the student to take the PNCB certification exam, and provides more than 500 hours of clinical training.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
By combining cutting-edge neuroscience, evidence-based practice, classical theoretical underpinnings, and innovative holistic modalities, our practitioners are dually prepared to provide both psychotherapy and medication management to promote optimal health outcomes in individuals, families, and communities across the lifespan. Practitioners are prepared to tackle the latest clinical challenges in the field and to provide leadership in integrated healthcare delivery models and interdisciplinary collaboration. Students prepare for the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s PMHNP certification exam with more than 500 clinical training hours in three psychotherapeutic treatment modalities addressing individuals, families, and groups.
Post-master’s Certificate Requirements
Credit hours and clinical practicum hours depend on the courses and clinical hours completed in previous master’s level programs.
Requirements for Admission (See below “Admission”)
Post-DNP or MSN Certificate
DNP or MSN-prepared nurses with national certification in an area of nursing practice may seek preparation as a nurse practitioner in one of the concentrations offered. In this case, students will complete only those courses required for the population-focused NP program of their choice that will allow them to apply for national certification. A certificate will be awarded.
Nursing Practice - Post-Master’s Concentration
Requirements for the Degree:
This program is for students who have previous master’s degree and a specialty certification as an advanced practice nurse. All students must complete the DNP courses. Clinical hours are included in course requirements for core courses. Students are admitted as cohorts into three-year part-time plan of study and are expected to maintain progression with their cohort as outlined upon admission. However, students must complete all course work within a seven-year time frame in order to be eligible to earn the degree.
Post-master’s with previous nurse practitioner certification and licensure seeking certification in an additional nurse practitioner population focus will have to apply for dual enrollment in a post-master’s certificate program.
- Students will complete all DNP core courses. Because these students will enter with different clinical backgrounds, the clinical component of the program will include an individualized plan of study. Student transcripts and previous syllabi may be evaluated for equivalence to selected required course work for national certification.
Doctor of Nursing Practice - (DNP)
Requirements for the Degree:
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program is available at two entry levels - post-baccalaureate and post-master’s. For the post-baccalaureate nurse practitioner DNP Programs, there is a core curriculum that all students must complete, and courses specific to population-focused advanced practice nursing concentrations that lead to eligibility to sit for national certification.
All students must complete the DNP and NP courses. Clinical hours are included in course requirements for both core courses and for population-focused concentration courses. Students are admitted as cohorts into three-year full-time and five-year part-time plans of study and are expected to maintain progression with their cohort as outlined upon admission. However, students must complete all course work within a seven-year time frame in order to be eligible to earn the degree.
Admission
Admission to all programs are competitive. Those who meet stated requirements are not guaranteed admission, nor are those who fail to meet all of the requirements necessarily precluded from admission if they offer other appropriate strengths.
Admission Categories
Students will usually be admitted under regular status. However, provisional status may be granted for post-baccalaureate students whose RN licensure is pending for up to one semester. Provisional status may also be granted for post-master’s applicants whose national certification is pending, for up to one semester.
Requirements for Admission
Students will be admitted to the DNP program as either post-baccalaureate or post-master’s students depending on their prior educational achievement. Admission requirements differ for post-baccalaureate and post-master’s applicants. The School of Nursing Graduate Faculty and DNP Subcommittee will make admissions decisions. Students will be admitted to the program based on their ability to meet the following minimum recommended entrance requirements and enrollment availability.
Post-baccalaureate Applicants
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited School of Nursing.
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Copy of active Registered Nurse (RN) license(s) in the state of Delaware or compact state (state which has license reciprocity with the Delaware State Board of Nursing) or demonstrated eligibility for licensure before starting the program.
Post-master’s Applicants
- Master’s degree in nursing from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited School of Nursing with national certification in an area of advanced nursing practice.
- Graduate GPA of 3.5 or higher.
- Letter from the master’s program indicating the number of clinical hours completed in advanced nursing practice.
All Applicants (as applicable)
- Relevant professional nursing experience.
- Copy of license in a state where applicant is actively practicing
- Official results from the TOEFL or IELTS exam taken within the last 2 years (for non-native English speaking applicants only). The minimum TOEFL score is 100; the minimum IELTS score is 6.5.
Other Documents required
- A written statement that clearly identifies the applicant’s career goals and how admission to the program will facilitate their professional objectives.
- Three letters of recommendation: one or two from academics who can comment on the applicant’s potential for doctoral level study, and one or two from an employer and/or other professional source who can comment on applicant’s ability for evidence-based practice and leadership. Academic references must be from someone who is prepared at the doctoral level and who can attest to the student’s capacity to complete a doctoral program.
- A successful interview with graduate leadership and members of the DNP faculty.
- Demonstrated competence in written communication through submission of a writing sample.
- A curriculum vitae or resume.
Financial Aid
The School of Nursing has several named scholarships and assistantships that are awarded to undergraduate and graduate students. In most cases, scholarships are renewed annually provided that the criteria continue to be met (i.e., GPA, financial need, etc.). Scholarships are not transferable to another major. Tuition information for PhD and DNP nursing courses can be found at the following link.
Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Science
Telephone (302) 831-8392
https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/chs/departments/son/graduate-programs/
Email: mmb@udel.edu
Program Overview
The School of Nursing PhD in Nursing Science program prepares researchers and academic faculty for positions in college, university, and health care settings. Graduates are prepared to advance the art and science of nursing and to assume leadership positions in the profession. They will take responsibility for shaping and advancing healthcare, with a goal of improving individual, family and population health through the integration of theory, research, and evidence-based practice. The PhD in Nursing Science program emphasizes specific areas of study in which nursing makes a significant contribution to health. These areas are defined by the research expertise of faculty in the context of interdisciplinary resources available at the University of Delaware and Delaware Health Sciences Alliance campuses and the local, national, and international communities. Graduates are prepared to collaborate with other scientists and health professionals to contribute to the development of knowledge. The breadth of focus of the PhD in Nursing Science curriculum ranges from nursing research in the bio-behavioral sciences to health services.
Requirements for Admission
PhD in Nursing Science admission requirements originate at two levels: The University and the School of Nursing. The University-level requirements may be found in the Graduate Admissions section. Students will be admitted to the program based on enrollment availability, identification of an appropriate and available committee advisor, and their ability to meet the following minimum recommended entrance requirements:
- A baccalaureate in nursing degree from an accredited college/university (minimum GPA 3.0).
- Official results from the TOEFL or IELTS exam taken within the last 2 years (for non-native English speaking applicants only); it is required that all students in the program be proficient in both the verbal and written English language.
- A written statement of goals and objectives (the personal statement) that clearly identifies the applicant’s research and curriculum interests and describes how admission to the program will facilitate their professional objectives. The statement should indicate how the applicant’s research interest is consistent with the research expertise of a SON faculty member.
- Three letters of recommendation from an academic, employer, and/or other professional sources who can address the scholarship potential of the applicant.
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license. International applicants must be licensed as Registered Nurses or the equivalent in their country of origin at the time of application.
- A curriculum vitae or resume.
- Demonstrated competence in oral and written communication. A critical writing sample is required. This sample should demonstrate the student’s ability to critique and synthesize the literature on a specific topic related to their dissertation area of interest.
- Knowledge of statistics; completion of a master’s level statistics course in the past five years is recommended.
- An interview with the PhD program director.
Those applicants who meet the stated minimum academic requirements for admission are not guaranteed admission, nor are those applicants who fail to meet those minimum requirements necessarily precluded from admission if they offer other appropriate strengths.
Financial Aid
Financial assistance for students in the PhD in Nursing Science program is obtained from a variety of external sources and will therefore vary in form and availability. Assistance will be awarded on a competitive basis to applicants best fitting the needs of the granting agencies and sponsoring faculty. Students receiving full stipends will be expected to work up to 20 hours per week on faculty projects, and are expected to maintain full-time status. Please refer to Graduate Fellowships and Assistantships for more information.
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