Residency in the DNP Role

The purpose of the residency is to provide structured clinical (field) experiences functioning as a DNP. The student will have an opportunity to apply the theories, principles and techniques learned in the didactic portion of the DNP program in a selected health system setting under the guidance of a clinical mentor and a faculty advisor. The residency allows the student to integrate advanced nursing practice, leadership and scholarship domains of the DNP role for the improvement of programs and systems of healthcare. The residency experience provides the student with a foundation to practice at the highest level of nursing practice. (75 clinical hours per credit hour)