Overview
The streamlined curriculum is deeply focused on the scientific underpinnings of nursing, healthcare policy, and organizational management. With five specializations to choose from, you can make a difference wherever your interests lie.
The Nursing - Nursing Practice (Online) program at Maryville University is a leadership-focused degree designed for nurses interested in working in direct patient care or leading teams in clinical, nonclinical, educational, and administrative roles. Visit the programme website for more information.
Career
Earning a DP, a terminal nursing degree that represents one of the highest credentials in the field, can open doors to opportunities beyond greater autonomy, specialized practice, or higher salaries. Here are some ways DN-trained nurses apply their advanced skills and expertise.
- Become a nurse educator at a school of nursing or within the hospital setting.
- Start your own private practice.
- Pursue an executive-level position in hospital administration.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Evidence Based Practice in Nursing
- Professional Role Development: Advanced Practice Nurse
- Health Promotion/Disease Prevention
- Advanced Pathophysiology
- Advanced Health Assessment
- Advanced Health Assessment
- Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
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Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3.2
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 105
TOEFL iBT: 92
PTE Academic: 62
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- BSN degree from a regionally accredited institution and CCNE/ACEN/CNEA accredited nursing program
- Cumulative GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale in all college work
- At least one year of professional nursing experience
- Current, unencumbered licensure as an RN in the U.S.
- Official transcripts from every post-secondary school where a degree was earned and any graduate-level coursework
- Transfer credit request form
Make sure you meet all requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 30,856 AUD / year (≈ 22,089 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 30,856 AUD / year (≈ 22,089 USD / year)
- Domestic: 30,856 AUD / year (≈ 22,089 USD / year)