Participants begin their program of study with a foundation in scientific and theoretical concepts supporting advanced nursing practice. The curriculum builds leadership and practice-based skill as students evaluate and apply evidence-based practice, explore methodology relevant to clinical practice inquiry, and evaluate organizational and systems impact on practice change, health policy, patient advocacy, quality improvement and safety across diverse populations and within inter-professional care teams.
DNP Core Curriculum (Effective Fall 2022; Subject to Change)
Read descriptions about the courses in the UCSF Course Catalog.
Quarter | Courses | Number of Units |
---|---|---|
Quarter 1 |
|
9u |
Quarter 2 |
|
7-11u |
Quarter 3 |
|
7-11u |
Quarter 4 |
|
6-10u |
Quarter 5 |
|
6-8u |
Quarter 6 |
|
6-9u |
Quarter 7 |
|
6-8u |
47-66u |
Information on Course Mapping and DNP Essentials
Quarters 1, 5 and 7 immersions are synchronous (in-person or per Zoom at discretion of program).
Full-time study is six units per quarter; optional electives available in selected quarters. For more information, contact: [email protected]
* Students will enroll in the 463.1 practicum course for each quarter of their program of study. Individual quarter practicum units are determined by the total number of practice hours (i.e. one practicum unit = 30 practice hours) remaining to be completed in the program of study.
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