Nursing DNP, Primary Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Emphasis
Program Overview
The Nursing DNP, Primary Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Emphasis program at the University of Missouri–St. Louis prepares registered nurses with a BSN to become clinical scholars, experts, and leaders in advanced nursing practice. The program emphasizes informatics, research, and ethical principles, and graduates are equipped to translate research into improved healthcare delivery and health outcomes. The program's unique approaches include interdisciplinary collaboration, problem-based learning, and technology-enhanced learning. Graduates are prepared for careers as nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, nurse researchers, nurse educators, and healthcare administrators.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Program Overview:
The Nursing DNP, Primary Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Emphasis program at the University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL) is designed for registered nurses who hold a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) and seek a doctoral degree in nursing practice. The program prepares students to become clinical scholars, clinical experts, and transformational leaders who can function at the highest level of nursing practice.
Program Objectives:
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Integrate informatics, research, and ethical/legal principles to provide excellence in advanced clinical nursing practice.
- Translate research to improve healthcare delivery and health outcomes.
- Generate strategies for multidisciplinary leadership through analysis of critical indicators and/or healthcare delivery systems to optimize patient care and safety.
- Demonstrate an understanding of strategies to influence health policy-making to improve health outcomes, shape healthcare delivery, and remove barriers to healthcare.
- Evaluate approaches to practice utilizing both nursing theories and other health system theories.
Program Structure:
The program consists of coursework in foundational concepts, clinical expertise, and integration of practice.
Outline:
Foundational Concepts
- NURSE 6000 Writing Seminar (1 credit hour)
- NURSE 6111 Healthcare Systems (3 credit hours)
- NURSE 6130 Research, Interventions and Evidence-Based Practice (3 credit hours)
- NURSE 6410 DNP Systems Level Thinking (2 credit hours)
- NURSE 6424 Social Determinants of Health for Underserved Populations (3 credit hours)
- NURSE 7210 Biostatistics and Epidemiology (4 credit hours)
- NURSE 7215 Evidence-Based Practice for the DNP (3 credit hours)
- NURSE 7220 Leadership in Practice (3 credit hours)
- NURSE 7240 Health Informatics (3 credit hours)
- NURSE 7260 Program Evaluation and Quality Management in Healthcare (3 credit hours)
- NURSE 7443 Healthcare Policy and Economics (3 credit hours)
Clinical Expertise
- NURSE 6518 Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credit hours)
- NURSE 6520 Pharmacology For Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credit hours)
- NURSE 6524 Health Assessment for Advanced Nursing Practice (4 credit hours)
- NURSE 6530 Introduction to Diagnostic Reasoning (3 credit hours)
Integration of Practice
- NURSE 6955 Advanced Practice Nursing: Practicum II (21 credit hours)
- NURSE 7954 Advanced Practice Nursing: Practicum III (21 credit hours)
- NURSE 7291 DNP Capstone I (2 credit hours)
- NURSE 7292 DNP Capstone II (2 credit hours)
- NURSE 7293 DNP Capstone III (2 credit hours)
Assessment:
Assessment methods and criteria vary depending on the course. Some common assessment methods include:
- Exams
- Quizzes
- Papers
- Presentations
- Clinical evaluations
Teaching:
The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty who are experts in their field. Faculty use a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures
- Discussions
- Case studies
- Simulations
- Clinical experiences The program also incorporates unique approaches, such as:
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Problem-based learning
- Technology-enhanced learning
Careers:
Graduates of the program are prepared for a variety of career opportunities, including:
- Nurse practitioners
- Clinical nurse specialists
- Nurse researchers
- Nurse educators
- Healthcare administrators
