Graduates of this program will earn a DNP degree and be eligible to sit or the FNP exam.

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.

For all students enrolled in CMN 569 in the fall of 2013, FNP clinical orientation will be online, in August 2013. You will receive an email regarding this clinical orientation by July 2013. You will have several days to access the orientation content before the fall semester begins. An on-campus intensive session of classes and skills labs will be held in Fairhope, AL on November 5, 6, and 7, 2013 and is required for all students enrolled in CMN 569. Information related to Fairhope area discounted hotel rates will be sent to you in advance of the November on-campus meetings.

Curriculum

BSN to DNP

Fall Entry
• Family Nurse Practitioner - BSN to DNP - 9 Semester Schedule

• Family Nurse Practitioner - BSN to DNP - 12 Semester Schedule
Spring Entry
• Family Nurse Practitioner - BSN to DNP - 8 Semester Schedule

• Family Nurse Practitioner - BSN to DNP - 11 Semester Schedule

Post Master’s
Fall Entry
• Family Nurse Practitioner – Post Master’s - 9 Semester Schedule
• Family Nurse Practitioner – Post Master’s - 12 Semester Schedule
Spring Entry
• Family Nurse Practitioner – Post Master’s - 8 Semester Schedule
• Family Nurse Practitioner – Post Master’s - 11 Semester Schedule

Post Doctoral Certificate
Fall Entry
• Family Nurse Practitioner - Post Doctoral - 5 Semester Schedule


Course descriptions are available in the University of South Alabama Undergraduate/Graduate Bulletin.

Faculty

For additional information related to the specialty, please contact:

Dr. Brenda Holloway
Phone: 251-929-1746
Email: BHolloway@usouthal.edu

For Additional Information

DNP Essentials

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
USA College of Nursing - HAHN 3086
5721 USA Drive N.
Mobile AL 36688-0002
(251) 445-9400
Email: condnp@usouthal.edu
FAX: (251) 445-9416

For information regarding admission to the University contact:

Office of Admissions
University of South Alabama
Mobile, Alabama 36688-0002
(251) 460-6141
1 (800) 872-5247
Email: admiss@usouthal.edu

The entry level baccalaureate program is approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing
and the BSN and MSN programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 520
Washington, D.C. 20036-1120
Telephone 202-887-6791