National studies, professional organizations, and accrediting bodies have emphasized the need for advanced practice nurses to be doctorally prepared and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is recognized as the terminal degree for advanced practice nurses. Advanced practice nursing is the provision of expert nursing care that influences healthcare outcomes for individuals or populations. This expert nursing care includes the provision of direct care management and indirect care such as nursing administration, executive leadership, systems organization, informatics, and population health.
The College of Nursing and Health Sciences prepares diverse healthcare professionals who are collaborative providers and leaders in the delivery of high quality, accessible, culturally-competent and compassionate care.
National studies, professional organizations, and accrediting bodies have emphasized the need for advanced practice nurses to be doctorally prepared and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is recognized as the terminal degree for advanced practice nurses. Advanced practice nursing is the provision of expert nursing care that influences healthcare outcomes for individuals or populations. This expert nursing care includes the provision of direct care management and indirect care such as nursing administration, executive leadership, systems organization, informatics, and population health.
AUM’s DNP program builds on the Master of Science in Nursing, allowing nurses to integrate specialized knowledge, theories, and research from nursing science and related disciplines into the practice of nursing. Graduates are prepared to contribute to healthcare systems and academic centers as advanced practice registered nurses, nurse leaders, and nurse educators.
The DNP is a six-semester online program. Practicum experiences and projects will be tailored to the student’s individual area of interest such as advanced practice, nursing leadership or nursing education.
The Auburn University at Montgomery School of Nursing offers a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice builds on the Master of Science in Nursing allowing nurses to integrate specialized knowledge, theories, and research from nursing science and related disciplines into the practice of nursing.
The goal of this program is to prepare highly educated nurse leaders, clinicians, and educators and increase access to high quality care for the citizens of Alabama and the nation.
Graduates from AUM’s post-master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program are prepared to contribute to health care systems and academic centers as advanced practice registered nurses, nurse leaders, and nurse educators.
Practicum experiences and projects will be tailored to the student’s individual area of interest such as advanced practice, nursing leadership, or nursing education.
Application Process:
The candidate must complete the Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) Graduate Studies online application first.
After completing the AUM Graduate Studies admission application, the School of Nursing is notified of the candidate’s application.
The School of Nursing graduate program will contact the candidate to complete the application process.
Applications to the Auburn University at Montgomery DNP Program are invited from August through January for Summer Admission.
Hold an earned Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree in Advanced Practice Nursing from a program accredited by either the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing(ACEN), formerly known as the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
Educational background including institutions, degree(s) awarded, degree(s) in progress, dates of degree(s) awarded, and/or anticipated date of receiving degree(s), if applicable.
Relevant employment history, including:
Job title (including unit), job description, and relevant duties performed for each position
Employment dates of each position
Location of employer for each position
Community service or volunteer experience
Any awards, publications, presentations, certifications, and professional organization memberships
Reference form will be provided after applying. Examples of professional references:
A current clinical supervisor or nurse manager who has direct knowledge of the candidate’s skills in the clinical setting and how those skills will translate into the Doctor of Nursing Practice role.
A professor, faculty member, or academic advisor who can provide a meaningful assessment of the candidate’s academic record. If the candidate has been out of school for five years or more, a nurse educator or clinical instructor can provide the academic recommendation.
A practicing clinical nursing professional, or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), who has served as a mentor and can address the candidate’s abilities as a registered nurse and the candidate’s potential to achieve a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score is required if English is not the first language
Auburn University Montgomery TOEFL code is 1036. Please see admission requirements for AUM Graduate Studies for International students under Admission Graduate Studies International Students for further information.
