Advanced Nursing Practice (Women's Health Nurse Practitioner), DNP

Program Overview

The Advanced Nursing Practice (Women's Health Nurse Practitioner) concentration of the DNP program at Arizona State University prepares graduates to provide holistic, client-centered primary care to women of all ages. This hybrid program combines in-person and online learning, with a focus on evidence-based management of women's health issues. Graduates are qualified to work in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, and private practices.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

• The Advanced Nursing Practice (Women's Health Nurse Practitioner) concentration of the DNP program is an advanced nursing practice degree.
• The program prepares graduates to provide holistic, client-centered primary care to women of any age from adolescence through older adulthood.
• This is a hybrid program, which is a blend of in-person and online learning.
Students are required to travel to campus for orientation once and for immersions two or three times per semester.
• Core courses include pharmacology, advanced pathophysiology and advanced health assessment across the lifespan.
• Specialty courses focus on the assessment, screening, diagnosis and evidence-based management of common and complex gynecologic, sexual, reproductive, menopause-transition and post-menopause health care; uncomplicated and high-risk antepartum and postpartum care; as well as sexual and reproductive health care for men.
• Courses emphasize research and theories to provide the context essential to advanced nursing practice.
• These courses will focus on health promotion, risk assessment and disease prevention for women across the lifespan, taking into account factors that influence health care and health outcomes.

Objectives:

• Graduates will be prepared to provide high-quality, evidence-based care to women throughout their lifespan.
• Graduates will be able to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions, such as cancer, endometriosis, and infertility.
• Graduates will be able to provide compassionate and patient-centered care to women from diverse backgrounds.
• Graduates will be able to function effectively within the healthcare system and advocate for their patients' needs.

Program Description:

• The women's health nurse practitioner concentration of the DNP program provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to care for women throughout their lifespan.
• The program emphasizes a holistic approach to care, taking into account the physical, emotional, and social factors that influence women's health.
• The program is designed to prepare graduates to work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and private practices.
• The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Outline:

Curriculum:

• The DNP program consists of 84 credit hours of coursework, including the required applied project course (DNP 707).
• The curriculum consists of a mix of didactic and clinical coursework.
• Didactic courses cover topics such as pharmacology, advanced pathophysiology, health assessment, and women's health.
• Clinical courses provide students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings.

Assessment:

Assessment Methods:

• The DNP program uses a variety of assessment methods to evaluate student learning.
• These methods include written exams, clinical evaluations, and presentations.

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

• The DNP program uses a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, small group discussions, and case studies.
• The program also uses simulation to help students develop their clinical skills.

Careers:

Career Opportunities:

• Graduates of the DNP program are qualified to work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and private practices.
• They may also choose to pursue careers in research or education.
• Sample career paths include:
• Business owner
• Community advocate
• Nurse practitioner
• The program can be completed in four semesters.
• The program accepts students in the fall semester only.

Admission Requirements:

• Applicants must have a bachelor's or master's degree in nursing from a nationally recognized, regionally accredited institution.
• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.