Programs

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a 39-credit doctoral program at UMass Boston's College of Nursing and Health Sciences, open to applicants holding a Master's degree in Nursing with preparation as family, gerontological, or adult nurse practitioners, or clinical nurse specialists, as well as those holding an MS in Nursing and certified as nurse midwives and  nurse anesthetists.

The College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education through 2011. In the Spring of 2011, the CNHS will under go a Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education re accreditation site visit prior to the graduation of the first DNP class at UMass.

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To receive more information and connect with the program manager, please click on inquire now to the right.

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Registration is administered through Division of Corporate, Continuing, and Distance Education at UMass Boston. Payment is due upon registration. Please see Fee Schedule below.

New Student Fee: $345.00 - in 2 parts

Additional Fee's
Application Fee: $ 40.00
Clinical Lab Fee: $ 55.00 per clinical course

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• University of Massachusetts Ranked Among Top 28 Best Value in Online Education for Human Services & Psychology Professionals, 2009 by Get Educated
  
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• 21st Century Best Practices Award, United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA)
  
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• Excellence in Faculty Development, Sloan-C Excellence Awards
  
• Excellence in Online Programming, Sloan-C Excellence Awards
  
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• Excellence in Distance Teaching Education - United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) 

Applicants to the post master’s DNP degree program must meet the entrance requirements of the University of Massachusetts Graduate Program and the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Each applicant will be a graduate of a nationally accredited school of nursing, demonstrate a master’s degree in nursing and demonstrate a GPA of 3.0 or higher in the baccalaureate degree and a 3.2 in master’s degree program of study, with a Science GPA of 3.0 or higher in the baccalaureate and/or master’s degree program of study.

Interested applicants  not holding a national certification as an APRN may be eligible to apply to the post master’s NP /.CNS program in order to obtain the necessary courses and clinical experience necessary to site for the national certification exam.

Applicants must submit the following documentation:

1.  official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate programs attended
2.  3 letters of recommendation from health professionals describing professional nursing experience, leadership ability, and/or scholarly achievements
3.  scholarly abstract of a completed project or academic paper of no more than 300 words
4.  500-word professional goal statement including five career objectives
5.  professional resume
6.  registered nurse license
7.  TOEFL scores if needed
8. evidence of professional certification
9. a portfolio review will be required for those applicants not holding national certification as an NP or a CNS

Application Deadlines: November 1st and April 1st

A personal interview with faculty may be required.

The DNP Program can be completed in three years full-time. Courses are offered in the classroom and online. Students will develop a program in collaboration with their program advisor that best meets their work and study needs while in keeping the prerequisite course requirements.Please click here for more course specific plan of study details.

Availability of financial aid varies depending on matriculation and course status. Please check with your program manager or advisor to determine your eligibility. Generally, if you are matriculated in a degree program and are enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits each semester, you may qualify for financial aid. Please review our Financial Aid Checklist below.

1. Fill out the FAFSA form at www.fafsa.ed.gov. It is important to list the University of Massachusetts Boston school code number 002222.
2. Next, download your required Financial Aid Forms here.
3. Check your financial aid status using WISER.
4. For more information or if you have further questions, please contact Financial Aid Services at 617.287.6300 or at finaid@umb.edu

Tips:

• Please renew your FAFSA form every year.
• When you register for classes, please contact the Division of Corporate, Continuing, and Distance Education at UMass Boston (617) 287-7916) to let them know you that you have applied/are applying for financial aid. Also, it is in your best interest to register for your classes either by phone or fax ((617) 287-7916 ph; (617) 287-7902). You can download the registration form here. If you do not intend to apply for financial aid, you can register online.

Contact:

For more information or if you have further questions, please contact Financial Aid Services at 617.287.6300 or at finaid@umb.edu.