Graduates of this program will earn a DNP degree and be eligible to sit or the FNP exam.

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing has set a 2015
date for full implementation of the DNP as the entry level for
advanced practice.

Requirements for Admission

The requirements for admission to the DNP program are located on the DNP Home Page and in the University of South Alabama Undergraduate/Graduate Bulletin.

While FNP/DNP classes are taught online, all students enrolled in CMN 569 (first FNP clinical course) in the fall of 2012, are required to attend a mandatory three (3) day orientation. The orientation will be held November 7-9, 2012. Attendance is required and will allow for questions and interaction with course faculty. Various clinical skills workshops will be held during the orientation.

Curriculum

BSN to DNP

Fall Entry
• Family Nurse Practitioner - BSN to DNP - 12 Semester Schedule
Spring Entry
• Family Nurse Practitioner - BSN to DNP - 14 Semester Schedule

Post Master’s
Fall Entry
• Family Nurse Practitioner – Post Master’s - 9 Semester Schedule
• Family Nurse Practitioner – Post Master’s - 12 Semester Schedule
Spring Entry
• Family Nurse Practitioner – Post Master’s - 11 Semester Schedule
• Family Nurse Practitioner – Post Master’s - 14 Semester Schedule

Course descriptions are available in the University of South Alabama Undergraduate/Graduate Bulletin.

Faculty

For additional information related to the specialty, please contact:

Dr. Brenda Holloway
Phone: 251-929-1746
Email: BHolloway@usouthal.edu

For Additional Information

DNP Essentials

If you have any further questions about the application process, contact the college of nursing at condnp@usouthal.edu or 251-445-9412.

Office of Graduate Studies
USA College of Nursing - HAHN 3086
5721 USA Drive N.
Mobile AL 36688-0002
(251) 445-9400
Email: condnp@usouthal.edu
FAX: (251) 445-9416

For information regarding admission to the University contact:

Office of Admissions
University of South Alabama
Mobile, Alabama 36688-0002
(251) 460-6141
1 (800) 872-5247
Email: admiss@usouthal.edu

The entry level baccalaureate program is approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing
and the BSN and MSN programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 520
Washington, D.C. 20036-1120
Telephone 202-887-6791