University of South FloridaCollege of NursingTRANSFORMING HEALTHCARE, TRANSFORMING LIVES: CREATING THE NURSING LEADERS OF TOMORROW AND THE RESEARCH THAT IMPROVES HEALTH

USF NURSING DNP: TRANSFORM HEALTHCARE BECOME THE FUTURE

» Doctor of Nursing Practice

The Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) is the highest practice degree any nurse can achieve. Our DNP program prepares nurses with the highest level of scientific knowledge and practice expertise to assure the best quality of care and provide positive patient outcomes. Making the decision to seek your DNP may be difficult, but where to get it is easy. Join us at the USF College of Nursing.

The DNP prepares you for: » Direct care roles in advanced practice » Roles in clinical leadership » Using technology and information systems » Implementing the science developed by nurse researchers

Why USF? » USF is ranked 8th as an ‘up and coming’ university, in the

2012 edition of the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges » USF ranks among Forbes America’s Best Colleges 2011 » USF is ranked 110th among all of the world’s universities in a

ranking of faculty publications

Why USF Nursing? » USF has the 1st DNP Program approved in Florida » Live classes allowing intensive faculty mentorship » 1st in the nation with Signature Clinical Residencies » Nationally-certified faculty in many clinical specialties » Interdisciplinary learning through USF Health

The College of Nursing’s advisors are ready and standing by to speak with you about this cutting-edge DNP program.

I am confident that you will find the DNP Program at USF is right for you. The USF College of Nursing is Transfoming Healthcare, Transforming Lives: Creating the Nursing Leaders of Tomorrow and the Research that Improves Health.

Dianne Morrison-Beedy

Dianne Morrison-Beedy, PhD, RN, WHNP-BC, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN

Senior Associate Vice President, USF Health

Dean, College of Nursing

Become the Future!

Become the Future! ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE WILL MOVE FROM THE MASTER’S

TO THE DOCTORAL LEVEL BY 2015.

(American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2004)

USF Health lives its mission of Making

Life Better. We are taking an active

role in breaking through barriers

of traditional healthcare models

through interprofessional education and

research involving everyone in USF Health:

Nursing, Medicine, Public Health, Physical

Therapy, and Pharmacy.”

- Stephen Klasko, MD, MBA

Senior Vice President, USF Health

Dean, Morsani College of Medicine

The USF DNP program offers an unprecedented

opportunity to train with nationally-recognized

clinical faculty, pursue advanced specialty

training in high-demand signature clinical

residencies including dermatology and preventive

cardiology and to experience state-of-the-art,

interprofessional training through advanced and high

fidelity simulation experiences. A DNP degree from USF

will allow you to expand your clinical expertise and

professional goals to excel as a practice leader!

- Frances (Rankin) Sahebzamani, PhD, ARNP, FAANP

Director, DNP Program,

USF College of Nursing

T he DNP Program at USF, has it all. The faculty,

curriculum and facilities are all top-notch. Nowhere else will you find the Signature Clinical Residency program developed at

USF, or the opportunities for inter-professional

learning, practice and research that USF Health

offers! - Rita F. D’Aoust, PhD, ANP-BC, CNE, FAANP, FNAP

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and

Interprofessional Initiatives, USF College of Nursing

STEP 2 - Complete evidence-based projects

Advanced Practice Project (EBP): The EBP project provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate their clinical and scholarly expertise through the development of a relevant, practice-related project to affect change or improve outcomes in the clinical setting. The EBP is reviewed and evaluated by an academic committee.

STEP 2 - Complete DNP residencies

DNP Residencies: Residency placement will be dependent on the DNP Resident’s current clinical expertise, interests and tailored to optimize the individual’s professional and practice goals. Residency clinical hours will vary depending on the clinical residency concentration selected and the type and scope of embedded clinical competencies. DNP students may chose from traditional primary care residencies, or one of the USF Signature Clinical Residencies.

Finish in 3 Easy Steps!

Program plan » Full time students can complete core and clinical

courses in 2 years

» 52 credit hours

» Part–time plans available

» USF allows 8 years to complete a DNP degree

» Most USF DNP students graduate with at least one scholarly article published!

STEP 1 - Complete core and clinical courses

Knowledge Building Core Courses: Epidemiology, Statistics, Writing-Publication, Evidence Based Practice, Pathophysiology, Leadership & System Analysis, Ethics, and Health Policy Issues

Advanced Practice Cognates: Additional courses to allow you to tailor your DNP program to best meet your goals.

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A program that truly makes a difference.So ask yourself - if not now, when?

Signature Clinical ResidenciesFirst in the nation to develop Signature Clinical Residencies in critical, high-demand healthcare specialties.

º Brain/Spinal Cord Injury and Rehabilitation º Cardiology º Cognitive Impairment º Dermatology º Endocrinology and Metabolic Disease º Gerontology/Aging º Nurse Anesthesia º Oncology º Orthopedics º Polytrauma º Psych/Mental Health

The DNP Signature Residency Program is designed to:

> Provide optimal opportunities for advanced practice nurses to prepare for highly specialized clinical roles in high-demand clinical specialties

> Deliver standardized, specialty-focused curricula, competencies and clinical training

> Bridge the research-to-practice gap through the application of new knowledge and research findings in the clinical setting

> Maximize interprofessional training and practice

> Optimize clinical leadership and scholarship expertise through publications & presentations

Answering a need for Advanced Nursing Practitioners everywhere!

My DNP from USF gave me the tools

to be a leader and innovator in my

profession. Where you get your DNP

matters, all programs are not alike.

If you want to be challenged and

respected for how you were trained,

then you should explore the USF DNP

program. People ask me “what has

the DNP done for you?” My answer

to them is, ‘It’s not about what the DNP will do for

you, what is important is what are YOU going to do

with your DNP degree and how are you going to

contribute and impact our profession.’”

– Debra Shelby, DNP, ARNP, DNC

Clinical Assistant Professor, USF College of Nursing

Founder & President, Dermatology Nurse

Practitioners (NADNP)

The USF DNP Program was literally

a life changing experience for

me. It has opened multiple doors

that I never envisioned possible

including the world of publications

and the opportunity to become the

Director of the USF Nurse Anesthesia

Program. I’m so thankful that

someone encouraged me to not

only go back for my DNP degree, but to do it at USF.

The faculty and resources are everything you would

expect of a major research university. I hope I can

encourage you to do the same. Go Bulls!.

– Eric Rauch, DNP, CRNA, ARNP

Director, Nurse Anesthesia Master’s Concentration

USF College of Nursing

My career changed from being a Gero NP provider to the Director of SCI at the VA hospital. It was all due to the USF DNP Program. I completed the Signature DNP residency in brain/spinal cord injury and rehabilitation, and now I am proud to use my expertise to help transform the lives of our nation’s veterans alongside my colleagues from other disciplines. Thanks to Dr. Rankin and the USF DNP program for the wonderful education and the support to succeed! – Linda Madaris, DNP, ARNP Program Director, SCI Outpatient & Homecare James A Haley VA Hospital

AdmissionsOur friendly admissions team is prepared to answer your questions and discuss with you the requirements for applying:

» Master’s degree (MS) with a major in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university

» Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the graduate level

» Competitive GRE score

» Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse (CRNA, NP, CNM, CNS)

º Florida License needed for residencies

» National certification in area of advanced practice

» Strong record of clinical excellence

» Completion of the following Master’s Nursing courses with a B or better: Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Physical Assessment, Research, and Theory.

Take the Next Step:Ask a question: » Get an answer at the Online Answer Center.

Attend live Information Sessions: » Held at the College of Nursing.

Contact us: » Via email or phone:

nurstudent@health.usf.edu or (813) 974-2191

So,what are you waiting for?

Compare us to any program. We are nationally accredited by:

» The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) at the BS, MS and DNP levels

» The Council for Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs

We are fully approved by:

» The Pediatric Nursing Certification Board

» The Florida Board of Nursing

The University of South Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award degrees at the baccalaureate, master’s, specialist, and doctoral levels.

» PhD programs are approved by the USF Graduate School.

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