| Advanced Emergency Nursing (Family NP/Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Dual Role) BSN-DNP and Post Master's DNP |
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The Department of Health and Human Services has funded a $1.2 million proposal to provide a new BSN to DNP Accelerated Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AACNP) with Emergency Specialization program. Graduates of this program will earn a DNP degree and be eligible to sit for dual certification exams - the FNP and the AACNP exams. 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.
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| While Advanced Emergency Nursing (Family NP/Adult-Gerontological Acute Care) Dual Role DNP classes are taught online, all students enrolled in AHN 548 (first clinical course) in the fall of 2013, are required to attend a mandatory three (3) day orientation. The orientation will be held August 4-6, 2013. Check-in will begin on Sunday, August 4, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in the Health Sciences Lobby and attendees will be dismissed at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2013. Attendance is required and will allow for questions and interaction with course faculty. Various clinical skills workshops will be held during the orientation. | ||
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Curriculum BSN-DNP Spring Entry Post Master’s
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For additional information related to the specialty, please contact: Dr. Robin Lawson |
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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 The DNP program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 887-6791. |
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University of South Alabama - Mobile Alabama 36688-0002 (251) 445-9400
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