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The BS to DNP is a program for the Registered Nurse who has completed a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and wishes to progress rapidly and seamlessly to a doctoral degree. Those enrolled in this program are not awarded the MSN degree. The Nurse Practitioner emphases are primarily face-to-face classes with some online courses. The Nurse Educator, DNP/MBA, and Lifestyle Medicine emphases are completely online. All students, including those in completely online options, are required to register for and attend a DNP seminar on campus each fall until completion of their program.
Students entering the BS to DNP program bypass the MSN degree and have no requirement for experience at the time of entry into the program. It is expected that they will have achieved a minimum of two years (4,000 hours) of nursing experience prior to beginning DNP practicum courses. The BS to DNP has a primary emphasis of the student’s choice and requires either a secondary emphasis or elective hours to meet the 77-hour total.
Any student wishing to complete clinical experiences outside the State of TN must verify that State is a member of NC-SARA and seek permission from that State Board of Nursing. Clinical placements in some States may not be able to be accommodated due to specific State Board of Nursing regulations.
To get an inside look at Southern’s nursing programs, download The Complete Guide to Advanced Nursing Degrees at Southern Adventist University.
All application steps are to be fully completed by the dates listed.
Term | U.S. Residents | International |
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Fall | April 1 | March 1 |
Winter | October 1 | August 1 |
Before you enroll, we need acceptable documentation of these items. Email all documents to jlthompson@southern.edu.
Applicants who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States are considered international students and must meet additional requirements for admission.
International students who will be coming to Southern's campus need some additional information about travel documents and living on campus.
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423.236.2957