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DNP—Doctor of Nursing Practice |
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The DNP program has been developed jointly by the University of Alabama School of Nursing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the School of Health Professions at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the College of Nursing at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, and the Capstone College of Nursing at The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. The DNP program builds upon the 19 advanced specialty tracks currently offered at UAB for nurse anesthetists, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and nurse administrators.The DNP is a practice-focused terminal degree to prepare graduates to practice at the highest level in specialty practice or to assume leadership positions in health care.
Graduates of the DNP program will focus on providing care to populations and communities with an emphasis on improving quality and access to underserved, diverse populations. The three components of the DNP are advanced clinical specialty practice, leadership, and practice inquiry. Graduates will employ abilities and skills in these areas to advocate for reasonable, rational, and data-driven health regulations, standards, and evidence-based practices; sustain collaborative and strategic relationships; promote innovative, effective health-care programs; and form partnerships with diverse groups to address health disparities. In addition, graduates, through additional graduate level nursing education coursework, can choose to prepare for clinical faculty positions to address the critical nursing faculty shortage.
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