Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

 The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program is to prepare advanced-practice nurses at the highest professional level of nursing practice and to advance the application of nursing knowledge for the purpose of improving health care to diverse  populations.       

 First DNP Graduates! (Picture to the right)  (Not Pictured: Martha Fulcher)

The University of Southern Mississippi School of Nursing has a collaborative consortium program wtih Alcorn State University, Delta State University, Mississippi University for Women and the University of Mississippi Medical Center.  The collaborative share state resources, such as faculty, and utlize clases taught via distance learning technology to each university in the consortium.  Two schools in the consortium, The University of Southern Mississippi and the University of Mississippi, award the DNP degree. 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

• Nursing master's degree (preferred) from accredited program
• Two years professional nursing experience
• Proof of current unrestricted RN license in Mississippi
• Three letters of reference
• A portfolio of professional and scholarly work
• Interview (face - to - face or telephone)

Additional Information
For additional information about The University of Southern Mississippi DNP Program, contact the Graduate program in Nursing at: 601-266-5457

Also, feel free to come to the School of Nursing Graduate Nursing office located in Elizabeth Harkins Hall, Room 231A for more information.

Graduate Application (2pg. pdf)

Graduate History & PE Form (1pg. pdf)

Admission Requirements (1pg. pdf)

Plan of Study (2pg. pdf)