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interprofessional team to find an evidence-based solution.
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career.
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Our online DNP preparatory pathway program can help you increase your mastery in assessing and applying theory, building therapeutic relationships, designing and implementing therapeutic interventions, and leading and managing in the health care environment.
MSN6013 * |
Principles of Advanced Nursing Practice
This course provides learners with an overview of the diverse roles
and practice credentials of a master’s-prepared nurse. Learners gain
insight into various aspects of master’slevel nursing practice, such
as interpersonal collaboration, use of technology, and cultural
competency, as well as ethical, regulatory, and legal principles as
they relate to advanced nursing practice. Learners also identify the
theoretical foundation(s) of current and future practice in nursing.
Prerequisite(s): MSN5007. DNP Preparatory Program learners are
exempt from this prerequisite.
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4 quarter credits |
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MSN6014 * |
Advanced Leadership for Contemporary Nursing
Learners in this course explore the leadership skills necessary for
today’s nursing leaders. Learners develop and demonstrate the ethical,
legal, and critical decision-making skills needed to support
organizational and systems change and to promote critical high-quality
safe care for the people they serve. Other leadership skills include
addressing the needs of diverse populations, providing quality
improvement and resource management, bolstering team and
interprofessional relationship building, and participating in
strategic planning. Throughout the course, learners also evaluate the
leadership styles vital to effecting and sustaining change in today’s
health care system.
Prerequisite(s): MSN6013. BSN-toDNP learners must have completed
or be concurrently registered in MSN6013.
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4 quarter credits |
DNP8012 |
Nursing Technology and Health Care Information Systems
Learners in this course apply information technology and research
methods used within the health care environment. In particular,
learners evaluate the use of technology in health care information
systems for the purposes of monitoring outcomes of care and assessing
quality improvement. |
4 quarter credits |
DNP8014 * |
Global Population Health
In this course, learners analyze epidemiological, biostatistical,
occupational, and environmental data and use it to develop, implement,
and evaluate health promotion and disease prevention efforts in global
populations. Throughout the course, learners focus on preparing
themselves to lead the development and implementation of
institutional, local, state, national, or international health care
policy.
Prerequisite(s): DNP8010. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
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4 quarter credits |
NHS8070 * |
Evaluation and Interpretation of Data in Health Care
In this course, learners explore underlying concepts and reasoning
related to the collection and evaluation of qualitative and
quantitative data in health care research. Learners apply appropriate
statistical techniques and practice interpreting frequently
encountered statistical outcomes. In addition, learners assess the
quality of statistical and qualitative research methods reported in
peer-reviewed health care literature.
Prerequisite(s): NHS8060. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
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4 quarter credits |
The right education can change everything. Discover your path to
gaining real-world skills to lead at the highest level of the nursing
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Your education can help you reach your goals, professionally and personally. Here are some of the jobs and employment settings to consider with a DNP.
*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some
positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure,
certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because
many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella
cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a
promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you
to research requirements for your job target and career goals.
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