The College of Nursing is happy to announce the initiation of a DNP Nurse Educator option. The program is designed for Advance Practice Nurses who wish to earn the DNP and gain Nurse Educator preparation simultaneously. The total number of credits for this option is 48; 37 for the DNP and an additional 11 for the Nurse Educator. Clinical hours expected are 780: 600 for the DNP and 180 for the Nurse Educator.

We are currently working to upload plans of study and further details about the program so keep watching the page for new developments.

In the meantime, please contact Dr. Cathy Dearman at 251.434.3608 or via email at cdearman@usouthal.edu.

The requirements for acceptance include:

• Masters of Science in Nursing degree and an unencumbered registered nurse license.

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

• Transcripts of all previous college studies
• Portfolio which evidences potential for scholarly work including a curriculum vitae/resume; sample evidence of leadership and scholarship; and written statement of career goals
• Structured interview with graduate nursing faculty members.

Curriculum

• Full time course schedule

• Part-time course schedule  Part-time study is available - please contact the DNP office at 251-434-3452 for information.

• Post-masters course 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 graduate office for a revised schedule (251) 434-3425.

Advising

Contact Dr. Cathy Dearman at cdearman@usouthal.edu or 251-434-3608 for specific questions regarding course planning, etc. Prior to contacting Dr. Dearman, 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 eCollege 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 251-434-3452.

Office of Student Services
University of South Alabama College of Nursing
USA Springhill Campus
Mobile, Alabama 36688-0002
(251) 434-3410
Email: condnp@usouthal.edu
FAX: (251) 434-3413