Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Benefits of the Doctor of Nursing program
Doctor of Nursing Academic Programs
Applying to the Doctor of Nursing Program
Admission Criteria |
DNP Application
Tuition
Courses
DNP Program Outcomes
Clinical Experiences
Contact Information
Accreditation
Handbook
Benefits of the Doctor of Nursing Program
Nurses graduating with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Fort Hays State University are educated to provide high quality, efficient patient-centered nursing care that emphasizes collaborative, evidence-based practices.
The DNP graduate is prepared to work in a variety of health care settings as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). DNP students assume key leadership roles and participate in executive decision making processes for best patient care outcomes.
NOTE: The MSN-DNP degree does not prepare you as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Students seeking education as a Family Nurse Practitioner should apply for the BSN-DNP degree.
Doctor of Nursing Academic Programs
BSN to DNP Program -The deadline for BSN to DNP Applications is March 1st.
For students who have graduated from an accredited school with a Bachelor's of Science of Nursing degree.
MSN to DNP Program-The priority deadline for applications to the APRN to DNP program is March 1st.
For students who have graduated from an accredited school with a Master's of Science of Nursing degree in an Advanced Practice role as a Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Midwife, and Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Applying to the Doctor of Nursing Program
Admitted cohorts for both the BSN to DNP and APRN to DNP begin in the summer semester each year.
NOTE: Priority Application Deadline is March 1st for BSN to DNP applications and the MSN to DNP applications.
Admission Criteria
- Complete a Fort Hays State
University Graduate Student Application;
- Submit all official transcripts
- Completed a BSN or MSN from an
accredited program, either CCNE or ACEN
- Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.00 is
required
- Complete a Nursing Department Student Application. You'll need to provide.
- Your contact information (including Social Security number)
- If you are currently licensed as an R.N., you’ll need to provide state, number and expiration date info
- Which program you intend to pursue (BSN-DNP or MSN to DNP)
- Name of school(s) you’ve attended, address(es), your major and degree(s) earned
- R.N. experience
- Information on which undergraduate and/or graduate statistics courses you’ve taken (course numbers, titles, credit hours, grades earned, etc.)
- Submit 3 letters of reference in the
areas of: academic ability, current professional competency, and personal character
- Complete a satisfactory criminal
background check as specified by the Nursing Department
- Complete a personal or virtual
interview with faculty to clarify goals and aspirations
Can you complete your degree at FHSU? Fort Hays State University is authorized to provide online education in only specific states. See if your state has granted FHSU authorization before applying.
Tuition
Tuition may be found at the following link- Tuition and Fees
The following list of courses are optional for students who are interested in completing credits prior to formal acceptance in the DNP program by the Department of Nursing. The list below is a list of courses which students may take up to 6 hours prior to admission. Completion of any of the courses below does not guarantee acceptance into either DNP program. Enrollment in these courses is based on seat availability. See recommended semester below
NURS 808: Advanced Statistics
NURS 810: Developing Nursing Theories (Spring only) or Fall pending space availability and prior written approval by Dr. Manry
NURS 872: Informatics in Health Care Systems (Fall only) or Spring pending space availability and prior written approval by Dr. Manry
NURS 814: Healthcare: Policy/Politics/Organization/Cost (Fall only) or Spring pending space availability and prior written approval by Dr. Manry
HHP 620: Epidemiology in Public Health (Spring only pending space availability and prior written approval by Dr. Manry) Must be taken for graduate credit
DNP Program Outcomes
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Professionalism -Graduates will use interprofessional collaboration with ethical competency to improve patient and population health outcomes.
2. Theory-Graduates will analyze and integrate knowledge from research and theory to develop and implement evidence based practice.
3. Evidenced Based Practice - Graduates will utilize the process of systematic inquiry to translate, implement, and evaluate evidence based practice to improve patient outcomes.
4. Leadership- Graduates will apply leadership skills to lead health care systems to improve the health outcomes of individuals, communities, and populations through interdisciplinary collaboration and implementation of high-quality and cost-effective care.
5. Advanced Practice Role-Graduates will utilize the advanced practice role to improve health outcomes, evaluate and improve business practices, actively participate in health care policy, evaluate information systems, and promote health and disease prevention for individuals, communities, and populations.
6. Informatics-Graduates will analyze, utilize, and evaluate information technology to provide leadership and improve patient care.
7. Health Care system -Graduates will advocate, influence, and evaluate policy making and implementation.
8. Holistic View - Graduates will provide comprehensive health care to populations while exhibiting sensitivity to cultural diversity.
Clinical Experiences
Students in the BSN-DNP program will be required to obtain the Department of Nursing's approved preceptors
and clinical sites. The Department of
Nursing has agreements with multiple sites and preceptors across Kansas.
Students may seek out additional preceptors as approved by course faculty.
Requirements for clinical preceptors include:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
(APRN)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice or Master’s Degree in
Nursing from an accredited university
- Current RN and APRN license in
Kansas
- Proof of National Board Certification
- Experience: minimum of one year experience in an advanced
clinical practice role
- Expertise and practice as relevant to the course
objectives
Physicians
- Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy from an accredited university
- Currently licensed in Kansas
- Proof of National Board Certification
- Experience: minimum of one year experience in family practice or internal medicine
- Expertise and practice as relevant to the course objectives
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:
Dr. Jenny Manry
jamanry@fhsu.edu
785-628-4511
Accreditation
Fort Hays State University has received approval by the Kansas State Board of Nursing, the Kansas Board of Regents, and the Higher Learning Commission to offer the DNP program.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Fort Hays State University is pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 887-6791. Applying for accreditation does not guarantee that accreditation will be granted.
The RN to BSN program, MSN programs, and DNP program are
all online. These programs do not meet the requirements for International
students who require on campus courses.