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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program Requirements

The DNP Program uses an innovative, technology-enriched, educational approach to support the development of exceptional nurse leaders and advanced practice clinical nursing experts. The curriculum prepares graduates to address profound healthcare needs of society, focusing in particular on the needs of the most vulnerable among us at a time when nurse leaders are urgently needed and will continue to be in high demand.

Our DNP program allows for flexibility. Courses are taught online in Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. Students attend multi-day immersions on campus in Honolulu each year. Immersions for each track enhance leadership capacity, build strategic relationships, and provide clinical and experiential learning specific to each program specialization.

We offer multiple DNP program options:

  • BSN-MSN-DNP Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

  • BSN-MSN-DNP Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care (PNP)

  • BSN-MSN-DNP Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

  • Post-Master’s Executive Leader (EL)

Chaminade’s DNP program integrates the Marianist Educational Values: formation in faith; quality education; family spirit; service, justice and peace; and adaptation and change. Each of these five core values is incorporated throughout the program to help graduates develop not only as scholars, but also as individuals who are ready to lead holistically. Students should have a strong desire to learn about and care for select populations, with a special emphasis on Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations, and be committed to social justice. Alumni of this program will continue to develop their nursing careers as leaders and advanced clinicians.

Doctor of Nursing Practice Executive Leader (EL) track

The Executive Leader (EL) track prepares the student with the necessary tools to implement quality improvement projects in clinics, in hospitals, and across large healthcare systems. Chaminade’s Doctor of Nursing Practice Executive Leader program graduates will have a deep understanding of health policy,  interprofessional relationships to improve patient and population health outcomes, and the ability to advocate for social justice and access to health care.

Courses in the EL track are:

  • NUR 801 Leadership and Role Transition for Advanced Practice Nursing (3 credits)

  • NUR 803 Population Health and Epidemiology (3 credits)

  • NUR 805 Health Policy and Economics (2 credits)

  • NUR 824 Theory for Evidence-Based Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credits)

  • NUR 847 Evidence-Based Practice Inquiry I: Analysis and Evaluation (2 credits)

  • NUR 849 Evidence-Based Practice Inquiry II: Synthesis and Application (2 credits)

  • NUR 851 Essentials of Advanced Practice: Assessment, Pathophysiology & Pharmacology (3 credits)

  • NUR 853 DNP Project I: Development (6 credits)

  • NUR 854 DNP Project II: Implementation (4 credits)

  • NUR 855 Biostats and Outcome Management  (3 credits)

  • NUR 856 DNP Project III: Evaluation/Dissemination (4 credits)

  • NUR 857 Foundations of Nursing Education for Advanced Practice Nursing (3 credits)

  • NUR 859 Systems Leadership for Healthcare Quality Improvement   (2 credits)

  • NUR-902: Immersion 1: Executive Leader (0 credits)

  • NUR-912: Immersion 2: Executive Leader (0 credits)

Doctor of Nursing Practice Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track

The BSN-MSN-DNP Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track prepares the student to become an advanced practice nurse prepared to provide comprehensive care to patients and families across the lifespan. FNPs practice in primary care settings and manage both acute and chronic conditions with a focus on disease prevention, health promotion, diagnosis, treatment, and management of care. Our Doctor of Nursing Practice FNP program graduates are prepared to work with patients and healthcare organizations to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Courses in the FNP track are:

  • NUR 801 Leadership and Role Transition for Advanced Practice Nursing (3 credits)

  • NUR 803 Population Health and Epidemiology (3 credits)

  • NUR-802: Advanced Health Assessment across the Lifespan and Culture (3 credits)

  • NUR-804: Advanced Pathophysiology across the Lifespan (3 credits)

  • NUR-806: Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics across the Lifespan (3 credits)

  • NUR 805 Health Policy and Economics (2 credits)

  • NUR 807 Selected Topics in Family Nurse Practice (1 credit)

  • NUR-824: Theoretical Foundations of Evidence-Based and Advanced Practice Nursing (3 credits)

  • NUR-840: Management of Common Problems in Family/Across the Lifespan (3 credits)

  • NUR-842: Management of Acute Problems in Family/Across the Lifespan (3 credits)

  • NUR-844: Management of Complex and Chronic Problems in Family/Across the Lifespan (3 credits)

  • NUR 741 Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum I  (4 credits)

  • NUR 743 Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum II (4 credits)

  • NUR 745 Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum III (4 credits)

  • NUR 847 Evidence-Based Practice Inquiry I: Analysis and Evaluation (2 credits)

  • NUR 849 Evidence-Based Practice Inquiry II: Synthesis and Application (2 credits)

  • NUR 853 DNP Project I: Development (6 credits)

  • NUR 854 DNP Project II: Implementation (4 credits)

  • NUR 855 Biostats and Outcome Management  (3 credits)

  • NUR 856 DNP Project III: Evaluation/Dissemination (4 credits)

  • NUR 857 Foundations of Nursing Education for Advanced Practice Nursing (3 credits)

  • NUR 859 Systems Leadership for Healthcare Quality Improvement   (2 credits)

  • NUR-905: Immersion 1: Family Nurse Practitioner (0 credits)

  • NUR-915: Immersion 2: Family Nurse Practitioner (0 credits)

  • NUR-925: Immersion 3: Family Nurse Practitioner (0 credits)

Doctor of Nursing Practice Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care (PNP) track

The BSN-MSN-DNP Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care (PNP) program prepares the student to serve as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), providing comprehensive care to patients from birth through adolescence in the primary care setting. Our program emphasizes a patient-and family-centered perspective, as well as a culturally informed practice to ensure the student is prepared to provide evidence-based care to pediatric and adolescent patients in a variety of settings. Course work includes a focus on well-child care, growth and development, health promotion and disease prevention, and the management of common acute and chronic conditions in the primary care setting.

Courses in the PNP track are:

  • NUR 801 Leadership and Role Transition for Advanced Practice Nursing (3 credits)

  • NUR 803 Population Health and Epidemiology (3 credits)

  • NUR-802: Advanced Health Assessment across the Lifespan and Culture (3 credits)

  • NUR-804: Advanced Pathophysiology across the Lifespan (3 credits)

  • NUR-806: Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics across the Lifespan (3 credits)

  • NUR 805 Health Policy and Economics (2 credits)

  • NUR 808 Selected Topics in Pediatric Primary Care  (1 credit)

  • NUR-824: Theoretical Foundations of Evidence-Based and Advanced Practice Nursing (3 credits)

  • NUR-870: Health and Wellness in Pediatric Care  (3 credits)

  • NUR-872: Management of Common Health Conditions in Pediatric Primary Care (3 credits)

  • NUR-874: Management of Acute and Chronic Conditions in Pediatric Primary Care  (3 credits)

  • NUR 771 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Practicum I (4 credits)

  • NUR 773 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Practicum II  (4 credits)

  • NUR 775 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Practicum III (4 credits)

  • NUR 847 Evidence-Based Practice Inquiry I: Analysis and Evaluation (2 credits)

  • NUR 849 Evidence-Based Practice Inquiry II: Synthesis and Application (2 credits)

  • NUR 853 DNP Project I: Development (6 credits)

  • NUR 854 DNP Project II: Implementation (4 credits)

  • NUR 855 Biostats and Outcome Management  (3 credits)

  • NUR 856 DNP Project III: Evaluation/Dissemination (4 credits)

  • NUR 857 Foundations of Nursing Education for Advanced Practice Nursing (3 credits)

  • NUR 859 Systems Leadership for Healthcare Quality Improvement   (2 credits)

  • NUR-907: Immersion 1: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (0 credits)

  • NUR-917: Immersion 2: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (0 credits)

  • NUR-927: Immersion 3: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (0 credits)

Doctor of Nursing Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) track

The BSN-MSN-DNP Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) track prepares the student to become an advanced practice nurse prepared to provide psychiatric/mental health care to children, adults, and elders. PMHNPs assess, diagnose, and treat patients with mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, psychosis, bipolar manifestations, mood swings, as well as mental health maintenance. Chaminade’s Doctor of Nursing Practice PMHNP program graduates are prepared to provide holistic care for patients and communities.

Courses in the PMHNP track are:

  • NUR 801 Leadership and Role Transition for Advanced Practice Nursing (3 credits)

  • NUR 803 Population Health and Epidemiology (3 credits)

  • NUR-802: Advanced Health Assessment across the Lifespan and Culture (3 credits)

  • NUR-804: Advanced Pathophysiology across the Lifespan (3 credits)

  • NUR-806: Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics across the Lifespan (3 credits)

  • NUR 805 Health Policy and Economics (2 credits)

  • NUR-824: Theoretical Foundations of Evidence-Based and Advanced Practice Nursing (3 credits)

  • NUR 828 Advanced Concepts in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (3 credits)

  • NUR 830 Psychopharmacology Across the Lifespan (3 credits)

  • NUR 832 Management in Lifespan Psychiatric and Mental Health Care (3 credits)

  • NUR 836 Complex and Chronic Problems in Psychiatric Mental Health Care (2 credits)

  • NUR 733 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum I (4 credits)

  • NUR 735 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum II (4 credits)

  • NUR 737 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum III (4 credits)

  • NUR 847 Evidence-Based Practice Inquiry I: Analysis and Evaluation (2 credits)

  • NUR 849 Evidence-Based Practice Inquiry II: Synthesis and Application (2 credits)

  • NUR 853 DNP Project I: Development (6 credits)

  • NUR 854 DNP Project II: Implementation (4 credits)

  • NUR 855 Biostats and Outcome Management  (3 credits)

  • NUR 856 DNP Project III: Evaluation/Dissemination (4 credits)

  • NUR 857 Foundations of Nursing Education for Advanced Practice Nursing (3 credits)

  • NUR 859 Systems Leadership for Healthcare Quality Improvement   (2 credits)

  • NUR-908: Immersion 1: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (0 credits)

  • NUR-918: Immersion 2: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (0 credits)

  • NUR-928: Immersion 3: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (0 credits)