University of South Alabama College of Nursing
 
Accelerated Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AACNP) with Emergency Specialization DNP Nurse and patient
 

The Department of Health and Human Services has funded a $1.2 million proposal submitted by Dr. Robin Lawson 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.

 
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.

 

 

Curriculum

Accelerated Family and Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with Emergency Specialization – BSN-DNP Track – 3 Year Schedule
Accelerated Family and Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with Emergency Specialization – BSN-DNP Track – 4 Year Schedule

Course descriptions are available in the University of South Alabama Undergraduate/Graduate Bulletin.
   
Faculty  
Please contact Dr. Robin Lawson for additional information.
Phone: 251-445-9443
Email: RLawson@usouthal.edu
 
 
For Additional Information

DNP Essentials
DNP Certification Exam
 

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 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

 

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