looking for DNP program without NP prereguoiste, I am CNS adult psyche

[Wendy K Wilson]

Looking for DNP progam that admits CNS and has systems focus. My specialty is psychoeducation for pateitns with trauma history...Looking for program that will aid me in being a program director for a intensive outpatient programs for trauma patients. Interested in admin leadership skills and also research skills to evaluate effectiveness of our programming... Will need to mainrtain FT work.... Any ideas for schools that might fit my needs... 

[Sylvie Rosenbloom]

Not sure where you are located, but Sacred Heart University in CT accepts both NP and CNS in their DNP program

Sylvie

[Annette Mitzel]

I am a DNP graduate of Robert Morris University, May 2012. I entered RMU as a CNS and  highly recommend RMU for the experienced advanced practice nurse. It is a program that challenges the learner, yet one in which you can succeed. The program is organized. The faculty are excellent. The cohort model is an ideal way in which the student can learn, grow and achieve. Investigate RMU's DNP.

[Audra woods]

DNP completion programs:

Robert Morris University in PA: http://rmu.edu/Graduate/DoctoralPrograms/NursingPracticeDNP  -- this is a master to DNP for clinical masters. You attend courses one week in Pittsburgh area per semester (you can fly in and survive without a car. School puts you up in a hotel and provides meals and transportation and activities.) You are part of a cohort and its very do-able long distance and is made for people who work full time as most assignments are online/email though out the semester.

CHatham.edu --http://www.chatham.edu/ccps/dnp/  --- totally online completion degree. Also very doable to working professional. 

I graduated from one of these and I am teaching in one starting this fall  :-)  would recommend both highly.

[Dr. Cole Edmonson, DNP]

Texas Christian University in Ft. Worth Texas can provide exactly what you are looking for in the DNP degree without the NP prereq. You could contact Dr. Kathy Baker at the School, she leads the program. Best wishes. 

[Gwen George]

Loyola University New Orleans has a Post-MSN DNP for executive leaders which might be of interest to you. I am the coordinator of this program. You can learn more about it at www.loyno.edu/dnp or email me at [e-mail]

[Cecile Cherry]

Have you checked out the program offered by the University of Alabama at Birmingham? They have a CNS track. The program is primarily online, students must attend one of the on-campus intensives while in the program.

http://www.uab.edu/nursing/student-information/acad-prog/dnp

[Kerry Colleen Palakanis]

The University of Nevada Las Vegas has a DNP Executive track program that does not require an NP pre-requisite.  It is a joint cohort program with University of Nevada Reno so you can apply to either campus.  It is predominantly online with only a few on-campus days in the program.

[NYC_DNP]

Wendy,

If you haven't yet decided on a DNP program, call Dr. Marietta Stanton at The University of Alabama (main campus) in Tuscaloosa [[phone]].  I completed their program and they have enrolled all APNs, including CNSs, as well as good cohorts of nursing educators, nurse case managers, nursing executives, nursing leaders and administrators, and nursing legislative policy wonks.  I found it to be an exceptionally well-developed and comprehensive program, and the diversity of global nursing expertise brought into the program by colleagues from every domain of nursing practice greatly enriched every class experience.  Call me if you want to speak more about it.

All the best in your search,

Bill

[Mary Lou Heater]

Also, check out the University of South Alabama - online, affordable, and excellent.

[Terry Malloy]

Oakland University in Michigan accepts MSN without an NP requirement. I think, the MSN has to be in education or administration. At least this was the case when I went there. Let me know what you find out.