Doctor of Nursing Practice
The purpose of Georgia Baptist College of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program is to build upon the foundation of baccalaureate and advanced nursing practice to prepare nurses for clinical and organizational leadership in health care and to propose solutions for the improvement of health care outcomes for individuals and for society. The College offers the following DNP tracks:
- BSN to DNP with Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- BSN to DNP with Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- BSN to DNP with Family Nurse Practitioner
- BSN to DNP with Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Post-Master’s DNP
- Post-Master’s DNP with Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Post-Master’s DNP with Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the DNP program will be able to:
- Translate evidence into practice to improve healthcare outcomes.
- Lead systems level initiatives to improve population health.
- Collaborate effectively to achieve quality healthcare for diverse populations.
- Exemplify a professional identity that reflects the values of advanced nursing practice.
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Doctor of Nursing Practice
Program Options
Post-Master's DNP
The post-master’s DNP program is an online format with both synchronous and asynchronous classes. We offer two post-master’s DNP options: post-master’s DNP with no concentration (generalist) and post-master’s DNP with Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
BSN to DNP
The BSN to DNP will require synchronous online classes as well as in-person campus learning. We offer three BSN to DNP options: BSN to DNP with Family Nurse Practitioner, BSN to DNP with Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, and BSN to DNP with Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner.
Graduate Statistics
Whether you want to enter one of our doctoral programs or attend another college, often a recent graduate-level statistics course is required. Students who are accepted into one of the nursing doctoral programs are automatically considered for placement in our graduate statistics course. Learn more about the statistical course requirement for graduate students.
Loan Program
Applicants interested in academic teaching may qualify for Health Resources and Services Administration funding through the Nurse Faculty Loan Program. This funding is available to qualified nursing students enrolled in graduate education that includes coursework in nursing education. Funding can be applied toward tuition and fees. Applicants interested in this option are encouraged to contact Dr. Tammy Barbe, associate dean for graduate programs, at (678) 547-6741 or barbe_td@mercer.edu.