The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is a four-year post-BSN program. Students in this program must complete the coursework for one of two Advance Practice Registered Nursing programs, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist. This program is for the Post-BSN Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist track. Graduates will matriculate as Clinical Nurse Specialist prepared DNPs who will practice in acute care or community settings, working with patients from adolescents through geriatrics.<br><br>The curriculum includes foundational coursework and clinical experiences culminating in the DNP Practicum (dissertation equivalent) Capstone project. Students must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing (or complete Bridge requirements, if the applicant is an RN with a bachelor's degree in another field) and be eligible for a Michigan Nursing License.<br><br>The DNP program is offered in a hybrid format where classes meet both online and in seats. The program typically requires 2 classes per semester year-round.