The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner DNP Program admits students every fall and has the following requirements for graduation:
- 73 Credits
- 840 Clinical Hours (min.)
- The minimum number of combined clinical practicum and DNP project experience hours is 1160. Students, however, may be required to complete more hours to meet minimum competency requirements for graduation and certification.
More information about the program:
- Students may complete this program in four or five years (see the 4- and 5-Year Plans of Study)
- Classes are held online with required on-campus immersions.
- Immersions are on-campus experiences that provide hands-on skills and simulation activities at the Stanley-Bergen Building in Newark, New Jersey, required at strategic points in the program. View the immersion schedule below.
Immersions (On-Campus Experience)
On-campus immersions are a signature learning experience of this program. During these immersive sessions, you’ll strengthen your clinical skills through hands-on training, simulation, and skills assessments while collaborating with expert faculty and connecting with classmates. These experiences help build the confidence, competence, and professional relationships essential for success in nursing. Learn more about immersions.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Immersions | 3 |
| Length | 3 days each |
| Location | Newark, NJ |
Immersion Schedule
| Semester | Course | Days & Times |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Year 2 (2028) | Diagnostic Reasoning 1 | Week 9 Monday 9 am – 5 pm Tuesday 9 am – 5 pm Wednesday 9 am – 3 pm |
| Summer Year 3 (2029) | AGAC Practicum Intensive | Week 9 Wednesday 9 am – 5 pm Thursday 9 am – 5 pm Friday 9 am – 3 pm |
| Spring Year 4 (2030) | AGAC Review | Week 11 Wednesday 9 am – 5 pm Thursday 9 am – 5 pm Friday 9 am – 3 pm |
Four-Year Plan of Study Sample: Fall Start
YEAR 1
Fall (6 credits)
NCOR 6010G Role Development & Foundations of Practice (3.00)
NCOR 6020G Epidemiology & Research for Evidence-Based Practice (3.00)
Spring (6 credits)
NCOR 6030G Scholarly Inquiry, Appraisal & Writing (3.00)
NCOR 5010G Advanced Pathophysiology (3.00)
Summer (6 credits)
NCOR 6040G Health Data, Informatics & Tech (3.00)
NCOR 6050G Strategic Leadership & Partnerships (3.00)(35 Project Hours)
YEAR 2
Fall (6 credits)
NCOR 6060G Healthcare Delivery and Economics (3.00) (35 Project Hours)
NCOR 5020G Advanced Health Assessment (3.00)
Spring (6 credits)
NCOR 6070G Evidence-Based Approaches to Advanced Nursing (3.00)
NCOR 5030G Advanced Pharmacology (3.00)
Summer (6 credits)
AGA 6100G Diagnostic Reasoning for the AGACNP 1 (3.00) ***
NCOR 6080G Advanced Population Health, Policy, & Advocacy (3.00)
YEAR 3
Fall (7 credits)
AGA 6010G AGAC Theory 1 (3.00)
AGA 6015G AGAC Practicum 1 (2.00) (120 Clinical Hours)
NCOR 7000G DNP Project Preparation (2.00) (30 Project Hours)
Spring (6 credits)
AGA 6020G AGAC Theory 2 (3.00)
AGA 6025G AGAC Practicum 2 (3.00) (180 Clinical Hours)
NCOR 7010G DNP Project Planning & Proposal Development (2.00) (70 Project Hours)
Summer (6 credits)
AGA 6110G Diagnostic Reasoning for the AGACNP 2 (3.00)
AGA 6120G AGAC Practicum Intensive (3.00) (120 Clinical Hours)***
YEAR 4
Fall (8 credits)
AGA 6030G AGAC Theory 3 (3.00)
AGA 6035G AGAC Practicum 3 (3.00) (180 Clinical Hours)
NCOR 7020G DNP Project Implementation (2.00) (100 Project Hours)
Spring (8 credits)
AGA 6130G AGAC Review (2.00) ***
AGA 6140G AGAC Final Practicum Intensive (4.00) (240 Clinical Hours)
NCOR 7030G DNP Project Evaluation & Dissemination (2.00)(50 Project Hours)
SUMMARY
Total Program Credits: 73.00 (minimum)
Total Clinical Hours: 840 (minimum)
Total DNP Project Hours: 320 (minimum)*
Total DNP Program Hours: 1,160 (minimum)**
*Please refer to the Division of Advanced Nursing Practice Student Handbook for more details surrounding DNP Project courses, progression, and completion timeline.
**The required minimum number of combined clinical practicum and DNP project experience hours is 1,000. In addition, students must complete all program-specific practicum hours necessary to achieve competency requirements for graduation and national certification.
***This course requires in-person attendance for on-site immersions.
BS-to-DNP students must complete all program requirements within six (6) years of admission to the program.
Four-Year Plan of Study Sample: Spring Start
YEAR 1
Spring (9 credits)
NCOR 6020G Epidemiology & Research for Evidence-Based Practice (3.00)
NCOR 6030G Scholarly Inquiry, Appraisal & Writing (3.00)
NCOR 5010G Advanced Pathophysiology (3.00)
Summer (6 credits)
NCOR 6010G Role Development & Foundations of Practice (3.00)
NCOR 6040G Health Data, Informatics & Tech (3.00)
YEAR 2
Fall (9 credits)
NCOR 6060G Healthcare Delivery and Economics (3.00) (35 Project Hours)
NCOR 5030G Advanced Pharmacology (3.00)
NCOR 6070G Evidence-Based Approaches to Advanced Nursing (3.00)
Spring (9 credits)
NCOR 5020G Advanced Health Assessment (3.00)
NCOR 6080G Advanced Population Health, Policy, & Advocacy (3.00)
NCOR 6050G Strategic Leadership & Partnerships (3.00)(35 Project Hours)
Summer (3 credits)
AGA 6100G Diagnostic Reasoning for the AGACNP 1 (3.00) ***
YEAR 3
Fall (7 credits)
AGA 6010G AGAC Theory 1 (3.00)
AGA 6015G AGAC Practicum 1 (2.00) (120 Clinical Hours)
NCOR 7000G DNP Project Preparation (2.00) (30 Project Hours)
Spring (8 credits)
AGA 6020G AGAC Theory 2 (3.00)
AGA 6025G AGAC Practicum 2 (3.00) (180 Clinical Hours)
NCOR 7010G DNP Project Planning & Proposal Development (2.00) (70 Project Hours)
Summer (6 credits)
AGA 6110G Diagnostic Reasoning for the AGACNP 2 (3.00)
AGA 6120G AGAC Practicum Intensive (3.00) (120 Clinical Hours)***
YEAR 4
Fall (8 credits)
AGA 6030G AGAC Theory 3 (3.00)
AGA 6035G AGAC Practicum 3 (3.00) (180 Clinical Hours)
NCOR 7020G DNP Project Implementation (2.00) (100 Project Hours)
Spring (8 credits)
AGA 6130G AGAC Review (2.00) ***
AGA 6140G AGAC Final Practicum Intensive (4.00) (240 Clinical Hours)
NCOR 7030G DNP Project Evaluation & Dissemination (2.00)(50 Project Hours)
SUMMARY
Total Program Credits: 73.00 (minimum)
Total Clinical Hours: 840 (minimum)
Total DNP Project Hours: 320 (minimum)*
Total DNP Program Hours: 1,160 (minimum)**
*Please refer to the Division of Advanced Nursing Practice Student Handbook for more details surrounding DNP Project courses, progression, and completion timeline.
**The required minimum number of combined clinical practicum and DNP project experience hours is 1,000. In addition, students must complete all program-specific practicum hours necessary to achieve competency requirements for graduation and national certification.
***This course requires in-person attendance for on-site immersions.
BS-to-DNP students must complete all program requirements within six (6) years of admission to the program.