Courses & Curriculum
Chatham's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is a 27-credit-hour, low-residency program that can be completed in four terms. This page shows an example of a student's degree progression.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a clinical doctorate that is earned through taking courses that prepare nurses to practice as clinical leaders in the healthcare delivery system. Graduates of the DNP program have the skillset and competencies to function in clinical leadership roles depending on student interest and career trajectory.
Below is the DNP degree progression and schedule for a student beginning in the fall term. Progression is the same for students beginning in the spring term. Student progression is based on student academic achievement, timely IRB approval for the DNP Project, and the total number of clinical hours needed.
Example Schedule, Year One |
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| FALL | SPRING | SUMMER |
| NUR 700—Structure and Application of Nursing Knowledge (3) | NUR 702—Developing Evidence-Based Practice (3) | NUR 704—Translating Evidence to Advance Best Practice (3) |
| NUR 703—Population Health, Ethics, and Health Policy (3) | NUR 706—Advanced Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Systems (3) | NUR 707—Technology and Informatics for Advanced Practice Nursing (3) |
| 6 credits | 6 credits | 6 credits |
Example Schedule, Year Two |
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| FALL | |
| NUR 705—Financial Management for Nurse Leaders (3) | |
| NUR 799—Implementing and Evaluating Evidence-based Practice, On-Campus Residency (6) | |
| 9 credits | |