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| Credits Required |
75 - 87
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| Format | |
| Location |
Classes for the program are a combination of online and in-seat on the GVSU Health Campus, near the Grand Rapids Medical Mile. 
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| Coursework |
The curriculum is consistent with the national agenda to transform American health care. Students study a variety of topics, including:
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| Career Options |
The DNP program creates opportunities for advancement in nursing to include providing leadership in clinical and health systems, changing health care delivery, improving patient outcomes, and teaching in nursing education.
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| Application Deadline |
Preferred application deadline for the Fall cohort is May 1. Applications received after that date are accepted based on space available until the final application deadline of July 15.
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| Skills Employers Want |
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings.
Source: EMSI Burning Glass, 2022
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