Program Requirements
Post-Baccalaureate Entry DNP Program | Post-Master’s Entry DNP Program
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Requirements for Post-Baccalaureate Entry
The student entering the post-baccalaureate program will need to elect a functional role in order to determine the curricular plan of study. All students need to meet with the DNP program director to determine his or her individual course of study. At the completion of the program the post-baccalaureate DNP student will be prepared as a Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Adult/Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Successfully complete 1,000 hours of clinical scholarship residency.
| GNUR 503 | Foundations of Nursing Research | (3) |
| GNUR 504 | Evidence-based Research in Nursing | (3) |
| GNUR 505 | Family Health for Advanced Practice Nurses | (2) |
| GNUR 507 | Health Policy | (2) |
| GNUR 509 | Professional & Systems Leadership | (3) |
| GNUR 543 | Advanced Pathophysiology | (3) |
| GNUR 570 | Pharmacology | (3) |
| GNUR 571 | Diagnostic Reasoning | (3) |
| GNUR 701 | Foundations of Nursing Science | (3) |
| GNUR 703 | Philosophy and Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice | (3) |
| GNUR 705 | Foundations of Nursing Leadership | (3) |
| GNUR 707 | Biostatistics and Epidemiology | (3) |
| GNUR 709 | Nursing Practice Role Development | (3) |
| GNUR 711 | Advanced Healthcare Delivery Systems | (3) |
| GNUR 713 | Clinical Program Development | (3) |
| GNUR 715 | Multiple Research Methods | (3) |
| GNUR 721 | Clinical Practice Development | (3) |
| GNUR 723 | Health Policy | (3) |
| GNUR 725 | Improving the Health of Populations | (3) |
| GNUR 740 | Advanced Technology in Support of Clinical Management | (3) |
| GNUR 741 | Clinical Scholarship/Residency/Professional Seminar | (6) |
| Choose one functional role: | Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner (PCFNP) | (13-23) |
| Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) | ||
| Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) | ||
| Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) | ||
| Adult/Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS) | ||
| Choose two cognates*: | GNUR 732 International Nursing Practice | (6) |
| GNUR 734 The Nurse Educator Role | ||
| GNUR 738 Health Law for Health Professionals | ||
| GNUR 744 Grantsmanship for Health Professions | ||
| GNUR 751 Advanced Clinical Practicum | ||
| GNUR 796 Independent Study | ||
| Total | (78-86) | |
*The DNP program requires six credits of cognates. The School of Nursing offers GNUR 732, 734, 738, 744, 751, and 796 throughout the academic year. Students may choose from these courses or, with permission of the DNP program director, any other graduate level course offered at St. John Fisher College.
Adult/Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS)
- GNUR 566 Advanced Concepts in the Care of Older Adults (3)
- GNUR 567 Advanced Concepts in the Care of Adults (3)
- GNUR 632 Adult Applications of the Spheres of Influence CNS Seminar (1)
- GNUR 639 Older Adult Applications of the Spheres of Influence CNS Seminar (1)
- GNUR 688 Synthesis CNS Practicum (1)
- GNUR 689 Synthesis of the Spheres of Influence CNS Seminar (1)
- GNUR 699 Issues in Acute Care (3)
Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner (PCFNP)
- GNUR 566 Advanced Concepts in the Care of Older Adults (3)
- GNUR 567 Advanced Concepts in the Care of Adults (3)
- GNUR 576 Advanced Concepts in the Care of Women (3)
- GNUR 577 Advanced Concepts in the Care of Children (3)
- GNUR 584 Diagnosis & Management for Adults FNP Seminar (1)
- GNUR 585 Diagnosis & Management for Older Adults FNP Seminar (1)
- GNUR 586 Diagnosis & Management for Women FNP Seminar (1)
- GNUR 587 Diagnosis & Management for Pediatric Patients FNP Seminar (1)
- GNUR 699 Issues in Acute Care (3) (Elective)
Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
- GNUR 566 Advanced Concepts in the Care of Older Adults (3)
- GNUR 567 Advanced Concepts in the Care of Adults (3)
- GNUR 642 AGPCNP Primary Care Diagnosis & Management Seminar II (1)
- GNUR 644 AGPCNP Primary Care Diagnosis & Management Seminar I (1)
- GNUR 646 AGPCNP Primary Care Diagnosis & Management Seminar III (1)
- GNUR 648 AGPCNP Primary Care Diagnosis & Management Seminar IV (1)
- GNUR 669 Complex Care of the Chronically Ill across Adulthood (3)
- GNUR 699 Issues in Acute Care (3)
Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
- GNUR 566 Advanced Concepts in the Care of Older Adults (3)
- GNUR 567 Advanced Concepts in the Care of Adults (3)
- GNUR 641 AGACNP Acute Care Diagnosis & Management Seminar I (1)
- GNUR 643 AGACNP Acute Care Diagnosis & Management Seminar II (1)
- GNUR 645 AGACNP Acute Care Diagnosis & Management Seminar III (1)
- GNUR 647 AGACNP Acute Care Diagnosis & Management Seminar IV (1)
- GNUR 669 Complex Care of the Chronically Ill (3)
- GNUR 699 Issues in Acute Care (3)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- GNUR 513 PMHNP Clinical Practicum I: Trauma-informed Assessment & Intervention (1)
- GNUR 514 PMHNP Clinical Practicum II: Evidence-based Treatment Modalities (1)
- GNUR 515 PMHNP Clinical Practicum III: Integrative Management of Complex Co-morbidities (1)
- GNUR 516 PMHNP Clinical Practicum IV: Advanced Strategies for At-risk Populations (1)
- GNUR 520 Foundations of Advanced Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Practice (3)
- GNUR 521 Advanced Neuropsychiatric Assessment & Intervention (2)
- GNUR 522 Advanced Psychopharmacology (2)
- GNUR 523 Advanced Concepts in Psychotherapy with Individuals, Groups & Families (3)
- GNUR 524 Advanced Concepts in Health Integration (3)
- GNUR 544 Psychopathology & Differential Diagnosis (3)
- GNUR 545 Advanced Concepts in Child & Adolescent Mental Health (3)
Progression Policy
Students matriculating in to the Wegmans School of Nursing program:
- Are required to maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 (B) in the graduate program for progression.
- Post-baccalaureate students must achieve a grade of B (84-85) or higher in the following: Scholarship Core courses (GNUR 503 and GNUR 504), all Direct Care courses (GNUR 543, GNUR 570, GNUR 571) and all Clinical Courses specific to the students program of study.
- If a student does not achieve a grade of B on the first attempt, the student may re-take the course once. If the student does not achieve a grade of B or higher on the second attempt, the students will not be allowed to progress and will be dismissed from the program.
Failing two graduate courses (GNUR or GMHC), or one graduate course twice will result in dismissal from the program. (A grade of “U” or a grade less than a B in courses noted above is equivalent to a course failure).
Grading Scale for the Wegmans School of Nursing Programs at St. John Fisher College
A (95–100)
A- (90–94)
B+ (87–89)
B (84–86)*
B- (80–83)
C+ (77–79)
C (74–76)
F (73 and below)
FA- (failure due to absence)
*Students please note that graduate students are expected to maintain a “B” average overall. Failure to do so will result in being placed on academic probation.
Requirements for Post-Master's Entry
To receive the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at St. John Fisher College, post-master’s candidates in the program are required to:
- Successfully complete a minimum of 48 credit hours.
- Successfully complete 1,000 hours of clinical scholarship residency.
- Successfully complete the clinical scholarship project.
| GNUR 701 | Foundations of Nursing Science | (3) |
| GNUR 703 | Philosophy and Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice | (3) |
| GNUR 705 | Foundations of Nursing Leadership | (3) |
| GNUR 707 | Biostatistics and Epidemiology | (3) |
| GNUR 709 | Nursing Practice Role Development | (3) |
| GNUR 711 | Advanced Healthcare Delivery Systems | (3) |
| GNUR 713 | Clinical Program Development | (3) |
| GNUR 715 | Multiple Research Methods | (3) |
| GNUR 721 | Clinical Practice Development | (3) |
| GNUR 723 | Health Policy | (3) |
| GNUR 725 | Improving the Health of Populations | (3) |
| GNUR 740 | Advanced Technology in Support of Clinical Management | (6) |
| GNUR 741 | Clinical Scholarship/Residency/Professional Seminar | (6) |
| Choose two cognates*: | GNUR 732 International Nursing Practice | (6) |
| GNUR 734 The Nurse Educator Role | ||
| GNUR 738 Health Law for Health Professionals | ||
| GNUR 744 Grantsmanship for Health Professions | ||
| GNUR 751 Advanced Clinical Practicum | ||
| GNUR 796 Independent Study | ||
| Total | (48) | |
*The DNP program requires six credits of cognates. The School of Nursing offers GNUR 732, 734, 738, 744, 751 and 796 throughout the academic year. Students may choose from these five courses or, with permission of the DNP program director, any other graduate level course offered at St. John Fisher College.