Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Chatham University is pleased to announce that the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) has granted accreditation to the University’s nursing programs. Chatham’s RN-to-BSN and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) received continued accreditation through December 2019, and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), established in 2007, received initial accreditation through December 2012.
The Chatham University DNP prepares nurses to practice as leaders in the promotion and use of evidence-based practice in health care delivery systems.
Facts about the Chatham DNP program
- MSN required
- Designed as a low-residency, web-enhanced program, students will learn both on campus and online
- Students meeting the prerequisites can complete the DNP in 12 months (27 credits)
- Nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, and nurse midwives must provide a copy of their certification to validate completion of at least 500 clinical hours. Others must provide a portfolio containing documentation of completed clinical hours.
- DNP courses include Developing Practice Scholarship; Ethical Issues; Evidence-Based Practice; Grantsmanship; Professional Communication for Nurse Executives; and Quality Improvement in Health Care
Explanation of Evidence-Based Practice
When preparing your admissions materials, all applicants should keep in mind the role of Evidence-Based Practice within the scope of the DNP. For a better explanation, view this video presentation by Dr. Elizabeth Gazza, director of Chatham's nursing programs.
Applications for the Doctor of Nursing Practice program will be accepted according to the following schedule:
The application deadline for Fall 2010 admission has passed. Students may apply for Spring 2011 admission:
June 1, 2010 — Applications will be accepted beginning on this date. Applications or application materials received before this date will simply be stored. We will not be able to provide any information on received items until after June 1, 2010.
October 1 , 2010 — This is the last day that any portions of DNP applications for Spring 2011 will be accepted. If your application remains incomplete on this date, your application will not be considered, and you will need to reapply for a future semester.
