{"id":5924,"date":"2022-11-09T01:31:05","date_gmt":"2022-11-09T01:31:05","guid":{"rendered":"\/nursing\/?post_type=program&#038;p=5924"},"modified":"2025-12-15T21:56:36","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T21:56:36","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"\/nursing\/programs\/doctor-of-nursing-practice\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"hero-secondary\">\n  <div class=\"relative bg-black\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"adhere object-cover\" src=\"\/media\/nursing\/images\/102322_cgn.fnp_whitecoat_094.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"the College of Graduate Nursing held a White Coat Ceremony for FNP students.\">\n      <div class=\"adhere gradient-overlay\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"relative container pt-56 md:pt-112 pb-144 md:pb-192\">\n      <div class=\"md:flex md:justify-between px-12\">\n        <div class=\"sm:w-8\/12 md:w-6\/12 xl:w-5\/12 px-12\">\n                      <div class=\"mb-20\">\n              <div class=\"block font-sans font-bold text-14 text-white leading-130\">\n  <span class=\"inline-block\">\n    <a href=\"\/\" class=\"block hover:underline\">WesternU<\/a>\n  <\/span>\n      <span class=\"inline-block mx-6\">\/<\/span>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/nursing\" class=\"inline-block hover:underline\">College of Graduate Nursing<\/a>\n          <span class=\"inline-block mx-6\">\/<\/span>\n      <a href=\"\/nursing\/programs\/doctor-of-nursing-practice\/\" class=\"inline-block hover:underline\">Doctor of Nursing Practice Leadership Program (DNP-Leadership)<\/a>\n    <span class=\"inline-block mx-6\">\/<\/span>\n    <span class=\"inline-block\">FAQs<\/span>\n  <\/div>            <\/div>\n                                        <h1 class=\"t-h1-sans  text-white\">FAQs<\/h1>\n        <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div 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rel=\"noopener\">FAQs<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"\/nursing\/programs\/doctor-of-nursing-practice\/clinical-experience\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Clinical Experience<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/nursing\/programs\/doctor-of-nursing-practice\/#upcoming_events\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Upcoming Events<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/admissions\/visit-campus\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit Campus<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"\/nursing\/programs\/doctor-of-nursing-practice\/contact\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact Us<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                          <\/ul>\n          <\/nav>\n                            <\/div>\n      \n      \n                  \n                  \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content lg:w-7\/12 2xl:w-7\/12\">\n        <h2>You Have Questions. We Have Answers.<\/h2>\n<p>Please explore the questions and answers below to learn what many of our prospective students are concerned about. If you still have questions, please\u00a0<a title=\"Contact Us\" href=\"\/nursing\/programs\/doctor-of-nursing-practice\/contact\/\"><strong>contact us<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n        <app-accordion class=\"px-24 lg:w-4\/5 mx-auto\">\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              Admissions\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <p><strong>Question: What types of work are accepted for the scholarly writing admissions requirement?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe scholarly writing could be a paper or article you\u2019ve published, your thesis or a paper from your Masters program, or you could write something new. Your example of scholarly writing should provide the admissions committee with insights into your writing and critical thinking skills.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Is there an application deadline?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe application deadline for the class entering fall of each matriculating year is April 1. The application deadline for the class entering spring of each matriculating year is September 1.<\/p>\n<p>Please visit the <a href=\"\/nursing\/programs\/doctor-of-nursing-practice\/apply\/\">apply now<\/a>\u00a0page for more details on the application process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: How can I request an application packet?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/nursing\/programs\/doctor-of-nursing-practice\/apply\/\">apply now<\/a>\u00a0page will provide you with step-by-step instructions regarding the application process.\u00a0 From this page you can download the application documents or request hard copy forms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: If I receive and accept a seat offer early in the application period, will the University stay connected with me?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes. The Office of Admissions and the College of Graduate Nursing will keep in contact with you via email. You will also have an opportunity to participate in certain college events before you matriculate in the fall, such as Seminar Intensives.<\/p>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              Prerequisites\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <p><strong>Question: Does the program require any prerequisite course work?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Yes.\u00a0 Please visit the\u00a0<a href=\"\/nursing\/programs\/doctor-of-nursing-practice\/requirements\/\">view requirements<\/a>\u00a0page for detail.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Do I need to have a Masters degree to apply?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Yes. You must have earned a Masters degree in nursing from an accredited MSN program.\u00a0 Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"\/nursing\/programs\/doctor-of-nursing-practice\/requirements\/\">view requirements<\/a>\u00a0for additional requirements.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Do I need to have an active RN license to apply?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes. You will be asked to submit proof of your licensure at the time of application. Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"\/nursing\/programs\/doctor-of-nursing-practice\/requirements\/\">view requirements<\/a>\u00a0for additional requirements.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Can I talk to a counselor about my prerequisite coursework?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Yes. Please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/nursing\/programs\/doctor-of-nursing-practice\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a>\u00a0if we can be of assistance.<\/p>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              Online Application\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <p><strong>Question: How do I check my application status online?<\/strong><br \/>\nYou can check your application status by visiting the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apply.westernu.edu\/apply\/status\/\">application status page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: What if I want to change information on my application after I have completed it?<\/strong><br \/>\nYou may not change answers or documents submitted with your application, but you may upload additional, supplemental materials. To do so, visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apply.westernu.edu\/apply\/status\/\">application status page<\/a>\u00a0and use the \u201cUpload Materials\u201d section of the page to submit your supplemental materials.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: What if I want to apply to more than one program? Do I need to create a new account?<\/strong><br \/>\nYou can apply to multiple programs using a single account. Visit our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apply.westernu.edu\/apply\">online application<\/a>, log in, and click \u201cStart New Application\u201d at the bottom of the page.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: What address should I use if I need to mail any additional application materials?<\/strong><br \/>\nFor official transcripts please mail to:<br \/>\nWestern University of Health Sciences<br \/>\nAttn: Admissions Operations\/program you are applying for (MSMS, MSNE, MSPS, etc.)<br \/>\n309 E Second Street<br \/>\nPomona, CA 91766<\/p>\n<p>For unofficial documents, please upload to the online application as indicated in the application instructions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: How do I pay my application fee?<\/strong><br \/>\nAll application fees require payments made by credit card. Only cards with Visa and Master Card logos will be accepted. No checks, money orders, or cash will be accepted for payment of application fees.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: What if I do not have a Visa or Master Card?<\/strong><br \/>\nPayment may be made with a Visa or Master Card prepaid gift card which can be purchased at many major chain stores or online. Please be aware that the gift card must contain a balance sufficient to cover the application fee in one full payment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Are fee waivers accepted?<\/strong><br \/>\nPayment is required at time of application, if a fee waiver is approved a reimbursement will be issued.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: How do I withdraw my application?<\/strong><br \/>\nYou may withdraw your application by visiting the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apply.westernu.edu\/apply\/status\/\">application status page<\/a>. Scroll to the bottom of your application and select withdraw my application.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: How do I delete an application I accidentally started?<\/strong><br \/>\nApplicants cannot delete their own application once started. Please submit a request to Admissions Operations at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:AO@westernu.edu\">AO@westernu.edu<\/a> to have it deleted.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: I have applied to more than one program. How do I check my application status for multiple applications?<\/strong><br \/>\nYou can check your application status by visiting the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apply.westernu.edu\/apply\/status\/\">application status page<\/a>. Select the application you wish to view from the drop down menu located on the right hand side.<\/p>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              Other\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <p><strong>Question: How will WesternU graduates be prepared to assume the DNP role?<br \/>\n<\/strong>WesternU\u2019s Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) program provides comprehensive preparation for nursing at the highest level of practice. The practice doctorate is firmly established as the terminal degree in nursing practice. The DNP prepares students for the expanding role, functions and needs of future practice. Transforming health care delivery recognizes the critical need for clinicians to design, evaluate, and continuously improve the context in which care is delivered.<\/p>\n<p>Nurses prepared at the practice doctoral level with a blend of clinical, organizational, economic, and leadership skills, will be able to significantly impact health care outcomes. DNP graduates will practice in diverse leadership roles in a variety of settings, designing the future health care system, managing population-based and clinical quality initiatives, as executives of healthcare organizations, as directors of clinical programs, and as faculty responsible for nursing educational program delivery and clinical teaching.\u00a0<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: How does the DNP degree differ from the PhD?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe DNP focuses on providing leadership for evidence-based practice. This requires competence in translating research in practice, evaluating evidence, applying research in decision-making, and implementing viable clinical innovations to change practice. Considerable emphasis is placed on a population perspective, how to obtain assessment data on populations or cohorts, how to use data to make programmatic decisions, and program evaluation. The PhD is research-based and the DNP is practice-based.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: What is unique about WesternU\u2019s DNP program?<br \/>\n<\/strong>WesternU\u2019s DNP program offers a hybrid\/online program that accommodates the working professional offering a variety of practice immersion experiences within the students\u2019 community. We have a diverse student population from across the United States and international countries. Our humanistic and student-centered philosophy guides the DNP scholar in preparation of their future roles as doctorate-prepared clinicians, leaders, and evidence-based translational scholars.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: What are the benefits of learning in a <span class=\"TextRun SCXW231875241 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231875241 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"x_xpageitem\" data-ccp-parastyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;c384d51f-692f-4e5e-a594-a29e63acd7f9|192&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[469775450,&quot;x_xpageitem&quot;,201340122,&quot;2&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;xxpageitem&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777842,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777843,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777844,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469769226,&quot;Calibri&quot;,335559740,&quot;240&quot;,201341983,&quot;0&quot;,134233118,&quot;true&quot;,134233117,&quot;true&quot;,469778324,&quot;Normal&quot;]}\">hybrid\/online learning<\/span><\/span> program?<\/strong><br \/>\nThere are many advantages to a <span class=\"TextRun SCXW231875241 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231875241 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"x_xpageitem\" data-ccp-parastyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;c384d51f-692f-4e5e-a594-a29e63acd7f9|192&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[469775450,&quot;x_xpageitem&quot;,201340122,&quot;2&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;xxpageitem&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777842,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777843,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777844,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469769226,&quot;Calibri&quot;,335559740,&quot;240&quot;,201341983,&quot;0&quot;,134233118,&quot;true&quot;,134233117,&quot;true&quot;,469778324,&quot;Normal&quot;]}\">hybrid\/online learning<\/span><\/span> program. First, it allows the masters-prepared nurse to complete a doctoral degree while living and working in his\/her own community. This offers the student a great degree of flexibility in scheduling written coursework around job, personal, and family commitments. Second, the one-on-one nature of <span class=\"TextRun SCXW231875241 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231875241 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"x_xpageitem\" data-ccp-parastyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;c384d51f-692f-4e5e-a594-a29e63acd7f9|192&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[469775450,&quot;x_xpageitem&quot;,201340122,&quot;2&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;xxpageitem&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777842,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777843,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777844,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469769226,&quot;Calibri&quot;,335559740,&quot;240&quot;,201341983,&quot;0&quot;,134233118,&quot;true&quot;,134233117,&quot;true&quot;,469778324,&quot;Normal&quot;]}\">hybrid\/online learning<\/span><\/span> class discussion groups allows the nursing faculty to get to know students better than in a more traditional group classroom format. Finally, WesternU\u2019s program is designed with the adult learner in mind. Students find the course content to be more relevant to their needs, since they are actively involved in shaping their educational experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Why get the DNP when the NP requirement hasn\u2019t changed?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) made the professional recommendation that all Nurse Practitioners have a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree for entry into practice. This was in 2004 when \u201cAACN voted to endorse a position statement identifying the DNP degree as the most appropriate degree for advanced-practice registered nurses (APRNs) to enter practice\u201d (AACN, 2015). This is not a regulatory requirement, but simply a professional recommendation. However, many entities look to professional bodies such as AACN for guidance on practice, education and regulations. Many insurers, employers and policy makers are determining when the academic institutions in this country will have developed the capacity to educate APRNs with the DNP degrees for entry into practice. At this time, many are already deciding to only accept DNP prepared APRNs, while others will make that determination soon. In the near future, the recommendation will likely be that APRNs will need the DNP to take the National Certification exams or to be reimbursed by insurers. Employment options for those without the DNP will change.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the DNP degree moves the NP from looking at patient care only as a one-on-one encounter to the broader organizational and systems lens of care. Leadership and policy become part of your toolkit as you practice. DNP graduates who had been NPs for years prior to returning to school relate that they practice differently and with the big picture of healthcare issues in the forefront of their practice now. The DNP degree is indeed not a requirement as yet, but it certainly is a broadening of your world view of practice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: Does the college offer any scholarships to doctoral students?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes, the college offers various scholarships including the $10,000 Fletcher Jones Endowment scholarship. This scholarship is given to one or two enrolled doctoral students who work in a specialty area experiencing a staffing shortage. Priority status will be given to students that express financial need, promote quality and safety measures within a healthcare system, and desire to teach within an academic framework. Alumni with at least 2 years of practice hours are encouraged to apply. 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