This practice-focused doctoral program prepares advanced practice nurses with the knowledge and skills needed to lead in today’s complex health care environment. The program is designed for registered nurses with bachelor’s degrees and offers two clinical specialization tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
This technology-enhanced program is part time and spans twelve consecutive semesters, allowing students to engage in professional nursing practice and graduate studies. Students must complete a minimum of 1000 hours of clinical instruction in their specialization. Students graduate with the knowledge, skills, and judgment needed to apply for A.R.N.P. licensure in Florida and to sit the national certification examination in their chosen specialty area.
The purpose of the program is to foster the development of a community of expert advanced practice nurses who will transform practice and improve health care outcomes through the application of nursing knowledge.
Nurse experts who provide culturally competent healthcare services that focus on health promotion, population health, and disease prevention within a holistic framework
Scholars who evaluate, translate, synthesize, and apply knowledge, experiences, and the best available evidence as the basis for the delivery of advanced nursing care.
Leaders who use communication, collaboration, and technology to contribute to the enhancement of health care and health care systems.
Health care professionals who consider the social, economic, and political environments while adhering to the concepts of integrity, ethics, and life-long learning.
Specialization The family practice nurse practitioner provides advanced nursing care services to patients of all ages. View Course Plan
Specialization The adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner provides advanced nursing care to adult patients, which includes older and elderly patients. View Course Plan
Tony Umadhay, Ph.D., CRNA, APRN has been named Dean of the School of Nursing at Barry University. Dr. Umadhay brings nearly thirty years of experience to the position, having served as a clinician, hospital manager, and educator.
Having earned acceptance at five of the country’s top dental schools, 2021 graduate Markus Mosley will be attending East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine, in Greenville, North Carolina. “Go Pirates!” Mosley says.
Congratulations on taking the first step to pursue your passion, advance your career, and make a difference in your community. We are committed to assist each student through the admission process.
Whether you transition straight from undergraduate studies to a graduate program or have been out of school for some time, we offer a welcoming and professional environment for graduate study.
With small class sizes, there is a considerable amount of personalized attention from your faculty and opportunities to build strong relationships with fellow classmates.
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Candidates are selected for admission based upon the likelihood for program completion and academic success in graduate education. These include:
A Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) from a regionally accredited or internationally recognized school.
A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale in graduate study. Current license to practice as a registered nurse or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).Have a valid and current national certification in an advanced nursing practice specialty (which attests to the minimum clinical hours for the specialty). If applicant is not nationally certified, certification must be achieved within one year of starting the program.
One essay with a clear statement of goals and expectations for entering the DNP program and how the student anticipates this degree will benefit the profession of nursing and his/her community.
One essay describing the type of clinical project the student plans to undertake in the DNP program.Three letters of recommendation—one addressing clinical competence and two addressing academic ability.
Transcript evidence of satisfactory completion (grade B or higher) of an undergraduate or graduate nursing research course.
Transcript evidence of satisfactory completion (grade B or higher) of a statistics course, which included descriptive and inferential methods, within five years of program start date.
Three letters of recommendation from professional references as described aboveAt BarryU, our tuition is competitive, affordable and still promises all the perks of a private school education. Our cost per credit is in-line with other institutions, but we offer a mission-driven educational experience and provide our students with small class sizes, personalized attention, and academic excellence. Scholarships, graduate assistantships, and financial aid can also be explored to help offset overall costs.
Barry University participates in the full array of federal and state financial aid programs. At Barry, we are committed to doing all we can to help you finance your education.
Barry University's Financial Aid staff will assist you through the financial aid application process.
The College of Health and Wellness provides graduate level nursing students with tuition discounts. Dependent on the program you are enrolled in, the following discounts are applied to our standard tuition costs.
If you are an international student, applying as early as possible is in your best interest in order to allow ample time for immigration processing. Please be aware that admission to Barry University does not guarantee that you will be granted a student visa by the United States Embassy or Consulate in your country of origin.
The College of Health and Wellness maintains accreditation for its undergraduate (BSN), master's (MSN), post-graduate certificates (ARNP), and doctoral (DNP) nursing programs through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
The master's and DNP in Nurse Anesthesia programs are accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.
View our AccreditationsBarry University is accredited by Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award degrees at the baccalaureate, master's, specialist, and doctoral levels.
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