Students will complete advanced-level courses in topics such as health policy and advocacy, health care leadership and management, health care informatics, clinical epidemiology, genomics and research translation. The DNP degree requires 1,000 precepted practicum hours post-baccalaureate. APRN students apply 500 hours from their MSN degree program towards the DNP. Leadership students apply practicum hours from prior graduate education on a case-by-case basis. During the DNP program, students will complete 504 practicum hours working on a clinical change project to benefit their own practice. 

The DNP program’s online format, with only three required visits to campus, allows students to continue their full-time careers. UT nursing faculty are respected researchers and practitioners and are committed to students’ educational mastery and career advancement.

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