The Department of Health and Human Services has funded a proposal submitted by Dr. Kandy Smith for a post-baccalaureate Adult Acute Care Cardiovascular Doctorate of Nursing Practice program. This means that selected students will earn a DNP degree and prepare for a career as an Acute Care Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner. 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.

The requirements for admission include:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and hold an unencumbered U.S. registered nurse license.

Admission decisions will be based on an evaluation of the following required information:

• Portfolio which evidences potential for scholarly work including a curriculum vitae/resume; sample evidence of leadership and scholarship; and written statement of career goals

Curriculum

• Adult-Geron Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with Cardiovascular Specialty - BSN-DNP Track - 3 Year Schedule
• Adult-Geron Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with Cardiovascular Specialty - BSN-DNP Track - 4 Year Schedule
• Adult-Geron Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with Cardiovascular Specialty - Post Master's Track - 3 Year Schedule
• Adult-Geron Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with Cardiovascular Specialty - Post Master's Track - 4 Year Schedule

Note: Your ability to progress in the curriculum is dependent upon you following the schedule. For example, some courses are only taught once each year and many others have pre-requisites. If you are unable to enroll as projected, contact the College of Nursing for a revised schedule (251) 445-9412.

Advising

Contact Dr. Kandy Smith at ksmith@usouthal.edu or 251-445-9452 for specific questions regarding course planning, etc. Prior to contacting Dr. Smith, please review the course schedules at the links listed above. There is no requirement for students to “be advised” prior to registration. Registration is accomplished online. Students do need to be aware that they MUST register with E-College as well as with the University in order to have access to courses.

For Additional Information

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

Office of Student Services
USA College of Nursing - HAHN 3082
307 University Blvd N
Mobile AL 36688-0002
(251) 445-9400
Email: condnp@usouthal.edu
FAX: (251) 445-9416