Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P)

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Radford University’s College of Nursing offers a Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) program for the B.S.N. or Master’s (M.S.N.) prepared registered nurse (RN) for advanced nursing practice or nursing leadership. Theory and research-based courses prepare graduates to work in a variety of settings, including community and population-based service, home care, clinics, hospice care, hospitals, long-term care, education, administration, and policy. The DNP program culminates in a residency tailor-made to the student’s learning needs and career goals. The program tracks are either online or hybrid to promote maximum flexibility while maintaining quality student connections.

DNP - Family Nurse Practitioner (post-BSN)
DNP - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (post-BSN)

DNP - Nurse Leadership (post-MSN)
DNP - Clinical Practice Leadership (post-MSN)

DNP - Family Nurse Practitioner (post-BSN)

This DNP concentration educates nurses who will be qualified to provide primary health care in homes, clinics, ambulatory care facilities, long-term care facilities and other health care agencies. Upon completion of this concentration, graduates are prepared to sit for a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification exam.

Program Requirements 78 hrs.

NURS 654 - Primary Care of Pediatric Populations Credits: (2)
NURS 656 - Primary Care in Reproductive Health Credits: (2)
NURS 700 - Foundations and Roles in Advanced Nursing Practice Credits: (2)
NURS 701 - Scholarly Writing for the Graduate Nurse Credits: (2)
NURS 702 - Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice Credits: (3)
NURS 703 - Healthcare Systems, Quality, and Safety Credits: (2)
NURS 704 - Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Credits: (3)
NURS 705 - Primary Care Intensive Credits: (1)
NURS 706 - Healthcare Policy and Advocacy Credits: (2)
NURS 710 - Advanced Pathophysiology Credits: (3)
NURS 712 - Advanced Health Assessment Credits: (2)
NURS 714 - Advanced Health Assessment Lab Credits: (1)
NURS 716 - Advanced Pharmacology Credits: (3)
NURS 726 - Advanced Practice Nursing in Primary Care 1: FNP Concentration Credits: (3)
NURS 727 - Advanced Practice Nursing in Primary Care 2: FNP Concentration Credits: (3)
NURS 735 - Primary Care Advanced Practice Nursing Across the Lifespan - Clinical Credits: (1-8) (8 credit hours required)
NURS 736 - Advanced Family Nursing: Preceptorship Credits: (4)
NURS 774 - Health Care Informatics Credits: (3)
NURS 800 - Evidence for Advanced Nursing Practice Credits: (3)
NURS 802 - Synthesis and Evaluation of Evidence-Based Data for Advanced Practice Nurses Credits: (3)
NURS 804 - Clinical Scholarship and Population-Based Outcomes for Advanced Practice Nurses Credits: (3)
NURS 812 - Healthcare Ethics and Law Credits: (2)
NURS 820 - Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Project I Credits: (1)
NURS 821 - Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Project II Credits: (1)
NURS 822 - Doctorate of Nursing Practice Final Scholarly Project III Credits: (1)
NURS 824 - Doctor of Nursing Practice Clinical Residency Credits: Variable credit, (1-12) (12 credit hours required)

DNP - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

This DNP concentration is to prepare nurses for advanced practice in psychiatric mental health nursing. Nurses will be qualified to work in hospitals, clinics, and mental health facilities. The psychiatric courses will qualify students to sit for the Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (PMHCNS) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) exams.

Program Requirements 87 hrs.

NURS 700 - Foundations and Roles in Advanced Nursing Practice Credits: (2)
NURS 701 - Scholarly Writing for the Graduate Nurse Credits: (2)
NURS 702 - Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice Credits: (3)
NURS 704 - Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Credits: (3)
NURS 710 - Advanced Pathophysiology Credits: (3)
NURS 712 - Advanced Health Assessment Credits: (2)
NURS 714 - Advanced Health Assessment Lab Credits: (1)
NURS 716 - Advanced Pharmacology Credits: (3)
NURS 720 - Advanced Family Nursing: Acute Illness Across the Lifespan Credits: (3)
NURS 721 - Advanced Family Nursing: Acute Illness Across the Lifespan-Clinical Credits: (2)
NURS 724 - Advanced Family Nursing: Chronic Illness Across the Lifespan Credits: (3)
NURS 725 - Advanced Family Nursing: Chronic Illness Across the Lifespan-Clinical Credits: (2)
NURS 760 - Advanced Nursing Practice in Psychiatric Mental Health: Theory & Practice Across the Lifespan Credits: (3)
NURS 761 - Neuropathophysiology Credits: 2
NURS 762 - Advanced Psychopharmacology for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners Credits: 3
NURS 765 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum I, II, & III: Across the Lifespan Credits: (1-12) Variable Credits (6 credits required)
NURS 764 - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum II: Adults & Geriatrics Credits: (1-6) Variable Credits (6 credits required)
NURS 774 - Health Care Informatics Credits: (3)
NURS 800 - Evidence for Advanced Nursing Practice Credits: (3)
NURS 802 - Synthesis and Evaluation of Evidence-Based Data for Advanced Practice Nurses Credits: (3)
NURS 804 - Clinical Scholarship and Population-Based Outcomes for Advanced Practice Nurses Credits: (3)
NURS 810 - Health Care Systems, Information Systems, and Business Practices Credits: (3)
NURS 812 - Healthcare Ethics and Law Credits: (2)
NURS 820 - Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Project I Credits: (1)
NURS 821 - Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Project II Credits: (1)
NURS 822 - Doctorate of Nursing Practice Final Scholarly Project III Credits: (1)
NURS 830 - Doctor of Nursing Practice Clinical Residency Within the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Concentration Credits: (1-12 variable) (12 credits required)

DNP - Nurse Leadership

This DNP concentration is for students holding either an MS or MSN in systems, management, or administration. It is designed to educate nurses to meet the complex needs that exist in the healthcare environment and expand upon skills that are executive in nature yet focused in nursing.

Program Requirements 33 hrs.

NURS 706 - Healthcare Policy and Advocacy Credits: (2)
NURS 774 - Health Care Informatics Credits: (3)
NURS 800 - Evidence for Advanced Nursing Practice Credits: (3)
NURS 802 - Synthesis and Evaluation of Evidence-Based Data for Advanced Practice Nurses Credits: (3)
NURS 804 - Clinical Scholarship and Population-Based Outcomes for Advanced Practice Nurses Credits: (3)
NURS 810 - Health Care Systems, Information Systems, and Business Practices Credits: (3)
NURS 812 - Healthcare Ethics and Law Credits: (2)
NURS 820 - Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Project I Credits: (1)
NURS 821 - Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Project II Credits: (1)
NURS 822 - Doctorate of Nursing Practice Final Scholarly Project III Credits: (1)
NURS 827 - Doctorate of Nursing Practice Major Project III Credits: Variable credit, (1-12) (12 credit hours required)

DNP - Clinical Practice Leadership

This DNP concentration prepares nurses to assume roles as clinical leaders, nurse executives, healthcare consultants, and policy advocates. They possess the expertise to shape and influence healthcare policies, implement evidence-based practices, and lead interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality and safety.

Program Requirements 33 Hrs.

NURS 706 - Healthcare Policy and Advocacy Credits: (2)
NURS 774 - Health Care Informatics Credits: (3)
NURS 800 - Evidence for Advanced Nursing Practice Credits: (3)
NURS 802 - Synthesis and Evaluation of Evidence-Based Data for Advanced Practice Nurses Credits: (3)
NURS 804 - Clinical Scholarship and Population-Based Outcomes for Advanced Practice Nurses Credits: (3)
NURS 810 - Health Care Systems, Information Systems, and Business Practices Credits: (3)
NURS 812 - Healthcare Ethics and Law Credits: (2)
NURS 820 - Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Project I Credits: (1)
NURS 821 - Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Project II Credits: (1)
NURS 822 - Doctorate of Nursing Practice Final Scholarly Project III Credits: (1)
NURS 829 - Doctor of Nursing Practice - Post MSN APRN Residency I, II, and III Credits: Variable Credit (1-12) (12 credits required)