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PresentersJill Kilanowski, PhD, RN, APRN, CPNP, FAAN Associate Dean for the Graduate Nursing Program Kim Campbell, PhDDirector of Enrollment Management

MCCN Fast FactsFounded in 1903 by the Sisters of the Holy CrossSpecialized institution of higher education for nursing1,100 student enrollmentGraduate and undergraduate programsUndergraduate program is among the largest in OhioAffiliated with Mount Carmel Health System/Trinity Health

The Online DNPThe Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program is designed for the APRN, eager to become an innovative leader who will positively impact patient outcomes at a systems level.

Currently admitting APRNs who are: Nurse PractitionersClinical Nurse SpecialistsCertified Nurse-Midwives

Why the DNP?The Institute of Medicine (IOM) called for re-conceptualizing educational programs that prepare healthcare professionals

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) responded to this call by creating the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree

The Online DNPMCCNs DNP program prepares students for healthcare positions that call for:Organizational and systems leadership for quality improvementAnalytical methods to evaluate and implement evidence-based practiceUtilization of technology for the improvement of healthcareInterprofessional collaboration for improving patient and population outcomesKnowledge of clinical prevention and population health

The Academic ProgramCurriculum highlights35 semester hours8 consecutive semesters1-2 classes per semesterDNP clinical hoursDNP final project

$596/semester credit hour for the 2015-2016 academic year

CourseworkFall Year 1Spring Year 1Summer Year 1751 Epidemiology and Biostatistical Principles of Healthcare (3)753 Healthcare Ethics (1)750 Translating Evidence into Nursing Practice (3)752 Outcome Measurement and Analysis for Individual and Population Health (3)754 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention for Individual and Population Health (3)Fall Year 2Spring Year 2Summer Year 2755 Complex Healthcare Environments (3)756 Healthcare Finance and Economics (3)758 Project Development for Practice Innovation (3)757 Healthcare Policy (3)Fall Year 3Spring Year 3759 DNP Practicum I (5)250 h.760 DNP Practicum II (5)250 h.

The DNP Clinical Hours and ProjectPost Masters students are permitted by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) to be credited up to a maximum of 500 hours for mentored clinical experience during their masters program. The total number of supervised clinical practice hours accepted is determined during the admission process. Students complete a minimum of an additional 500 documented supervised clinical practice hours in the DNP program.The DNP Project is conducted within the practicum. The doctoral student comes prepared with the knowledge and expertise of their advanced nursing practice specialty and focuses on the development of new skills at the systems level. The student designs an evidence based project to improve practice or patient outcomes.

Admissions CriteriaMasters degree in nursing from a program accredited by either NLNAC/ACEN or CCNENational board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Certified Nurse-MidwifeCumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale from a graduate (masters) nursing program Graduate level nursing research course with a letter grade of B or betterUndergraduate statistics course with a letter grade of C or betterRN Licensure and APRN licensure in the state where the practicum courses will be completed (currently Ohio only)

Admissions CriteriaA minimum score of 79 for Internet-based, 213 on computer-based and 550 on paper-based TOEFL for international studentsOne year of recent APRN clinical experience strongly recommendedFace-to-face, virtual or phone interview for qualified applicants

Admissions MaterialCurrent resume or curriculum vitaeTwo letters of recommendation from doctorally prepared professionals who can speak to the applicants current abilities and potential for academic and clinical successTyped statement of purpose written by the applicant that outlines the applicants goals and objectives for the pursuit of doctoral studies including the anticipated area of interest for the DNP project (not to exceed two pages, single-spaced, 12 pt. font).Official college transcriptsApplication for the DNP program (online)Application fee $30

Application DeadlineMarch 1, 2016Classes begin Fall Semester

Questions?For more information and to applyVisit: www.mccn.edu/DNPEmail: DNP@mccn.edu