The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares nurses at the highest level of practice for the current health care environment based on a strong scientific foundation for practice; flexibility and emphasis on evidence-based practice, leadership, and organizational analysis; and analysis of the DNP Project.
Program Objectives
The objectives of the DNP program are to prepare graduates to:
- Model professionalism, role advocacy, and ethical practice to collaborate within interprofessional teams.
- Design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care models for populations and/or systems and disseminate findings.
- Demonstrate leadership in practice and health policy.
- Utilize technology to evaluate data and its sources to inform practice and/or healthcare system.
- Appraise the use of evidence in respective practice settings to optimize outcomes.
Note for International Students: Please contact the College of Nursing at gradnurse@ucf.edu or 407-823-2744 prior to applying to this online program.
International students (F or J visa) are required to enroll in a full-time course load of 9 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters. Only 3 of the 9 credit hours may be taken in a completely online format. For a detailed listing of enrollment requirements for international students, please visit UCF Global. If you have questions, please consult UCF Global at 407-823-2337.
Please view the licensure disclosure within each track page.
