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Slides used for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice Open House.
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University of Tennessee Health Science Center
WELCOME College of Nursing!DNP Open House
University of TN Health Science Center
Memphis, TN
Our Mission
The mission of the College of Nursing is to prepare nurse leaders and to advance science to meet the health needs of the people of Tennessee, the region, and the nation through education, research, clinical care and service.!
Our History
1972 Advanced Practice Nursing Program begins at UTHSC
1999 One of the first Advanced Practice Doctorate Programs (DNSc) in the country
2004 DNSc becomes the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Loretta Ford, co-founder of Nursing Practice role
“..the DNP is the next logical step toward clinical excellence, leadership and political acumen in advanced practice nursing. With the exploding knowledge base in health care, technologies and informatics, new proposed paradigms - to say nothing of population needs, demands and desires for curative, restorative and preventive health care – that additional (DNP) preparation has become imperative.”
The Seven Sisters
The DNP Pioneers!• UTHSC!• Case Western Reserve!• Columbia University!• Rush University!• University of Colorado!• University of Kentucky!• University of South Carolina
Concentrations• Anesthesia!• AG-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)!• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)!• Neonatal Nurse Practitioner!• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner!• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMN-NP)!• Dual Concentrations: PMH-NP/FNP or AG-ACNP/FNP!• Dual PhD/ DNP
Department and Program Administration
J. Carolyn Graff!Associate Professor !
PhD Program Director
Wendy Likes!Associate Dean
Irma Jordan!DNP Director
Yolanda Hibbler!DNP Coordinator
Jill Oswaks!Nurse Anesthesia Director
Carol Thompson!ACNP Coordinator
Jackie Burchum!FNP Coordinator
Susan Patton!Pediatric & Neonatal Coordinator
Pat Speck!Forensic Coordinator
Curriculum
• Post-BSN and Post-MSN w/wo APN!• Full-time as well as part-time schedules for all but
nurse anesthesia and dual programs.!• BSN to DNP (single option) 60-70 credits with
exception of Nurse Anesthesia!• MSN to DNP (post-certification) 30-45 credits
(option dependent).
Curriculum
• Web-mediated including opportunities for synchronous and asynchronous learning. !
• On-campus 3-4 times yearly (July, Dec., Jan., & April) for 5-7 days each session. !
• Clinical courses completed close to where students live. Minimizes commute.
http://www.uthsc.edu/nursing/academic%20programs/DNP/
Family Nurse Practitioner and!Psychiatric Mental Health !
Nurse Practitioner Concentrations
Jackie Burchum !DNSc, FNP
Michael Carter!DNSc, FNP
Margaret Hartig!PhD, FNP
Stephanie Plummer!DNP, PMHNP
Virginia Betts!MSN, JD
Stacy Emerson!MSN, FNP
Katleen Gaffney!MSN, PMH-CNS, PNP
Dona Clarin!DNP, FNP
Lisa Cox!DNP, PMHNP, FNP
Irma Jordan!DNP, FNP, PMHNP
Cheryl Stegbauer!PhD, FNP
Adult!Gerontology!Acute Care
Nurse !Anesthesia
Carol Thompson!PhD, DNP, FNP, ACNP
Sheila Melandar!DNS, ACNP
Dwayne Accardo!DNP, CRNA, ANP
Jill Oswaks!DNSc, CRNA, ANP
Donna Lynch-Smith!DNP, ACNP
Jane Ann Sullivan!DNP, FNP, ACNP
Loree Thompson!DNP, CRNA, ANP
Is work experience required?• One year of Experience is needed for Neonatal Nurse
Practitioner and Nurse Anesthesia applicants.!• No experience is needed for application to the other DNP
Concentrations:!• FNP, PMHNP, PNP, AG-ACNP !• Dual Concentrations!
• All applicants should be able to clearly articulate understanding of the advanced practice role for their practice specialty.
Application ProcessProspective students MUST apply to the BSN program through NursingCAS, a national nursing centralized application service endorsed by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. !
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Specific instructions are provided at the NursingCAS portal at www.nursingcas.org.!
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The application fee through NursingCAS is $65 for the first designation and $35 per additional school chosen for undergraduate programs.
Successful Applicants
• Somewhat program (concentration) dependent!• GPA >3.0 or >3.2 recent course!• Official Transcripts: (highly recommend no “C’s) in
clinical courses—if have C’s address them.!• Recommendations: 2 from faculty who can address
applicant’s academic ability and 1 from employer who can address work performance. !
• Essay (concise, well-written, answers the question)
Interviews
• Individuals with competitive applications interviewed.!• Poised, professional !• Articulate regarding role of advanced practice nursing!• Reason for seeking DNP degree!• Expand on involvement in leadership activities and
professional organizations!• Discuss strategies to be successful in the DNP Program
DNP Admission Timeline
GETTING READY
March-April
2014 Jan June August July
Application Deadline Jan. 15th
Notice of Acceptance mid-March to April 1st
Your Decision is Due: 3 weeks after acceptance Acceptance Form & $200 Guaranteed Enrollment Deposit must be received by UTHSC’s Office of Enrollment Services
Mandatory Orientation July 29th
Classes Begin Aug 1st Mandatory
Orientation June TBD
Getting ReadyStep 1!Complete FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by May 1st!For Academic Years 2014-2015!This is a big deal … No FAFSA, no Financial Aid of any kind (scholarships, loans)!FAFSA website is www.fafsa.ed.gov; UTHSC school code is 006725.
Step 2!UTHSC Office of Financial Aid will receive your FAFSA info. !The Office of Financial Aid will access your FAFSA application & inform you by email if additional documents are needed (i.e. copy of tax returns, etc.).
Step 3!Amount awarded, the sources of aid awarded, and instructions on how to proceed will be communicated by the Office of Financial Aid.
Step 4!After all forms/signatures are received, loans will be processed.!Funds are typically available by the 1st or 2nd week of class.
Financial Matters
❖ Tuition!❖ Fees !❖ Books!❖ Supplies !❖ Scholarships!❖ Later & Other
DNP In-State Tuition
Tuition Cost
Tuition per Credit Hour (Part-Time) ~$685 per Credit Hour
Semester Tuition (Full Time)!Fall & Spring Terms ~$6,164 per Semester
*Tuition is determined yearly for the next academic year at the June UT Board of Trustees meeting.!
Estimated FeesFee Item 1st Year Est.
Student Malpractice Insurance $38
Student University Fee $650
Student Parking $198
Total $886
Only needed if student does not have:
Health Insurance*! $2,126
Hepatitis B Series** $253
* Not necessary if student already has health insurance (proof required). ** Not necessary if student has had Hep B Series (proof required)
Estimated Cost of Books
Books Cost Estimate for Entire Program
Book costs vary from class to class and term to term, year to year, and depend upon rental or purchase of
new or used textbooks.
$1,500-$2,500
Students who delay obtaining books jeopardize their progression in the program.
Estimated Supplies
Item! 1st Year Estimate
Computer/Handheld Device $1,000
Software $300
Nursing Attire (pre-licensure)!3 sets recommended at $100 each. Includes
Uniform, Shoes, UT Emblem & Lab Coat$300
Stethoscope/Otoscope/Ophthalmic $400
TOTAL $2,000
Scholarships
• Loans!• Scholarships via UTHSC College of Nursing/Financial Aid!
• Limited number and $ amounts of scholarships available!• Scholarship criteria “scholarship specific” (need vs.
performance)!• Scholarship amounts and recipients vary from year to year!• Completing FAFSA immediately ensures scholarship
consideration!
• Scholarships through External Funding Agencies (e.g., HRSA, RWJF)!• Continually changing list – often nursing education related
2012 RWJF Scholarship Recipients
Licensure Costs (Estimated)
• Graduation - Cap & gown - $0!• Certification Review Course - ~$400!• Certification Exam - ~$250!• APRN License (check your state) - ~$200!• DEA License - $731 (for 3 years)
Questions? UTHSC COLLEGE OF NURSING!Office of Student Affairs!
920 Madison Avenue, Suite 1020!901-448-6125 or 1-800-733-2498!
www.uthsc.edu/nursing