Doctor of Nursing Practice
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) 坦普尔公共卫生学院的课程是为寻求护理实践最高学位的护士开设的. 天普的DNP项目的毕业生将成为促进个人健康公平和生活质量的领导者, community and population levels.
坦普尔大学的DNP项目提供两种入学选择:一种是为拥有硕士学位的学生提供的 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, and one for students with a master’s degree in nursing. For post-BSN students, 课程的重点是扩展他们在药物治疗领域的知识基础, pathophysiology and health assessment. 硕士研究生学习建立在他们先前教育基础上的高级课程, professional roles, and practice-oriented experiences. As a post-master’s student, 您还将获得新的知识和技能，使您成为推进护理实践的领导者，这些实践以证据为基础，以合作和伙伴关系为基础.
Located in the diverse community of North Philadelphia, 护理系致力于服务不足的人群. Many of our faculty are actively engaged in practice, 它提供了与当前医疗保健趋势的实时连接. Faculty also have a high rate of professional participation, 包括在委员会和专业组织中担任领导职务, state, national and international reach. The department is building its research footprint, with faculty expertise in the areas of obesity, child and family health, and health disparity.
What sets apart our DNP program?
- Nursing education within a context of population health: DNP项目隶属于坦普尔大学公共卫生学院, 其中包括医疗保健和健康服务学科，如物理治疗和健康信息管理, 以及传统的公共卫生领域，包括流行病学和生物统计学.
- One of the few post-baccalaureate DNP programs in the region具有BSN的学生有资格进入DNP计划.
- Designed for working professionals:课程在坦普尔健康科学中心现场进行，每周提供一天，以方便长期的时间表规划. 许多课程提供在线和面对面的选择，以适应工作的专业人士.
- Preparation for a career in nursing education学生将获得高等亿德体育证书, preparing graduates for positions in an educational setting.
- An emphasis on nursing scholarship:教师和组织导师与学生密切合作，开发一个学术项目，从项目的第一年开始，到最后一年项目的实施和传播.
Program Format
The DNP Program has two options: Post-Baccalaureate (Post-BSN) and Post-Master’s. Both options are designed for either part- or full-time study.
Post-BSN Option
bsn后选项准备毕业生在两个实践导向的专业(也称为临床轨道)之一的初级保健提供者。. 坦普尔大学是费城地区最早建立的学士学位后项目之一. The Post-BSN option is a 68-credit curriculum. Students complete 1,000 clinical hours including DNP project practicum hours, and clinical practice sites are selected to maximize learning. 该项目提供3年全日制或4年非全日制学习选择.