{"faqitems":[{"question":"Am I required to find my own clinical site?","id":"efe41848-b1bf-4cd3-9e89-4526f0b9f951","filename":"clinical-site","source":"https:\/\/www.tcu.edu\/nursing\/graduate\/faq\/clinical-site.xml","updated":"2024-02-15T19:39:05.791Z","tags":["General Graduate Nursing"],"answer":{"wysiwyg":"\n \n Each graduate program and specialization has its clinical requirements. TCU Nursing\n will collaborate with you to secure clinical placement sites based on your specialty\n and location. \n "}},{"question":"Are there any on-campus requirements?","id":"fc8ebd69-ce4d-4065-95aa-bd7d48de1fcd","filename":"on-campus-requirements","source":"https:\/\/www.tcu.edu\/nursing\/graduate\/faq\/on-campus-requirements.xml","updated":"2024-02-15T19:28:52.441Z","tags":["General Graduate Nursing"],"answer":{"wysiwyg":"\n \n Yes. You are required to come to campus for a one-day orientation before the program\n begins. In addition, you are required to attend on-campus intensives (OCI) scheduled\n throughout the program. OCIs provide the opportunity for skills training and assessment\n and take place in our state-of-the-art, 15,000-square-foot simulation center at TCU.\n The number of OCIs is dependent on your program specialty. You will also be required\n to be on campus to present your DNP project on the designated presentation day.\n "}},{"question":"What is the DNP project?","id":"dcd510ed-ab72-4dbe-8a8c-b399bf489127","filename":"what-is-dnp","source":"https:\/\/www.tcu.edu\/nursing\/graduate\/faq\/what-is-dnp.xml","updated":"2024-02-15T19:25:37.145Z","tags":["General Graduate Nursing"],"answer":{"wysiwyg":"\n \n The DNP project is a scholarly project, four semesters in length, designed to address\n topics such as – but not limited to – practice issues, guideline development, or policy\n analysis affecting groups of patients, health care organizations, and health care\n systems. \n "}},{"question":"How much time should I expect to devote to the DNP program?","id":"83abd6fe-d59c-4477-b4cb-0377e9cd8759","filename":"time-to-devote-dnp","source":"https:\/\/www.tcu.edu\/nursing\/graduate\/faq\/time-to-devote-dnp.xml","updated":"2024-02-15T18:14:21.422Z","tags":["General Graduate Nursing"],"answer":{"wysiwyg":"\n \n On average, a DNP student should expect to spend 26-28 hours a week on class preparation,\n participation and assignments.\n "}},{"question":"Will I be able to work while I am in school?","id":"badf4d22-5c91-4bb4-841b-db7d6f20b2ee","filename":"work-while-in-school","source":"https:\/\/www.tcu.edu\/nursing\/graduate\/faq\/work-while-in-school.xml","updated":"2024-02-15T18:06:11.129Z","tags":["General Graduate Nursing"],"answer":{"wysiwyg":"\n \n Most students work full- or part-time while they are in school. Depending on the graduate\n program and specialty, your ability to work full-time may be limited due to the clinical\n requirements.\n "}},{"question":"Is the GRE required?","id":"cb22b10e-066d-4bc2-b6f1-d2be725da06d","filename":"gre-requirement","source":"https:\/\/www.tcu.edu\/nursing\/graduate\/faq\/gre-requirement.xml","updated":"2024-02-15T18:04:45.524Z","tags":["General Graduate Nursing"],"answer":{"wysiwyg":"\n \n No, the GRE is not required for our graduate nursing programs.\n "}},{"question":"Is there a minimum GPA requirement?","id":"a4882091-20e8-4914-aa58-71c5f76052be","filename":"minimum-gpa","source":"https:\/\/www.tcu.edu\/nursing\/graduate\/faq\/minimum-gpa.xml","updated":"2024-02-15T18:00:51.929Z","tags":["General Graduate Nursing"],"answer":{"wysiwyg":"\n \n A minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.\n "}},{"question":"When are the application deadlines?","id":"feeba9dc-eb7a-4063-84e9-bbca77073af4","filename":"application-deadlines","source":"https:\/\/www.tcu.edu\/nursing\/graduate\/faq\/application-deadlines.xml","updated":"2024-02-15T17:57:17.096Z","tags":["General Graduate Nursing"],"answer":{"wysiwyg":"\n \n See application deadlines here<\/a>.\n "}},{"question":"What are the admission requirements?","id":"fdd5871d-6979-4bbe-9324-287e62eecaef","filename":"admission-requirements","source":"https:\/\/www.tcu.edu\/nursing\/graduate\/faq\/admission-requirements.xml","updated":"2024-02-15T17:44:44.414Z","tags":["General Graduate Nursing"],"answer":{"wysiwyg":"\n \n See admission requirements here<\/a>.\n "}},{"question":"Are classes offered online?","id":"2a88a48f-9f75-4892-8983-d9fc0b5cc398","filename":"offered-online","source":"https:\/\/www.tcu.edu\/nursing\/graduate\/faq\/offered-online.xml","updated":"2024-02-15T17:42:23.104Z","tags":["General Graduate Nursing"],"answer":{"wysiwyg":"\n \n Yes. All the didactic coursework is online.\n "}},{"question":"When can I start the program?","id":"b09e61ae-1cbb-4cc4-9dc3-a2723cedb5f4","filename":"start-bsn-dnp-program","source":"https:\/\/www.tcu.edu\/nursing\/graduate\/faq\/start-bsn-dnp-program.xml","updated":"2024-02-15T17:36:53.999Z","answer":{"wysiwyg":"\n \n We have two admission cycles per year that begin with the spring and fall terms. Please\n see the DNP admission<\/a> application dates and deadlines.\n "}},{"question":"How long will it take me to complete the DNP program?","id":"8211a011-4f36-4513-8f3f-21772b67a3d1","filename":"complete-bsn-dnp-program","source":"https:\/\/www.tcu.edu\/nursing\/graduate\/faq\/complete-bsn-dnp-program.xml","updated":"2024-02-15T17:32:36.865Z","tags":["BSN-to-DNP"],"answer":{"wysiwyg":"\n \n For a BSN-prepared student, the programs can be completed in three years or nine semesters\n full-time. A part-time option is available. \n "}},{"question":"How many credit hours is the post-BSN-to-DNP program?","id":"3d1b1028-59cc-4486-8ac4-9b67d276fb96","filename":"hours-for-bsn-dnp","source":"https:\/\/www.tcu.edu\/nursing\/graduate\/faq\/hours-for-bsn-dnp.xml","updated":"2024-02-15T17:29:14.677Z","tags":["BSN-to-DNP"],"answer":{"wysiwyg":"\n \n Between 66 and 70 credits are required for students with a BSN, depending on the advanced\n practice specialty selected.\n "}},{"question":"I have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Am I eligible for the DNP program?","id":"edbbde44-411a-430d-a530-27ae793f1cb0","filename":"dnp-eligibility","source":"https:\/\/www.tcu.edu\/nursing\/graduate\/faq\/dnp-eligibility.xml","updated":"2024-02-15T17:26:05.391Z","tags":["BSN-to-DNP"],"answer":{"wysiwyg":"\n \n Yes. When you apply, identify your advanced practice program. We offer three pathways:\n adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner, family nurse practitioner and psychiatric-mental\n health nurse practitioner.\n "}},{"question":"How do you define advanced nursing practice?","id":"cfee2760-0d9d-4dd5-b532-83ab9c351c64","filename":"define-advanced-nursing-practice","source":"https:\/\/www.tcu.edu\/nursing\/graduate\/faq\/define-advanced-nursing-practice.xml","updated":"2024-02-15T17:23:32.357Z","tags":["Executive Nurse & Leadership DNP"],"answer":{"wysiwyg":"\n \n We use the definitions of advanced practice from the American Association of Colleges\n of Nursing: nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, certified nurse anesthetist,\n certified nurse midwife and nurse administrator.\n "}},{"question":"How long will it take me to complete the DNP program?","id":"9b728704-ea57-4b72-b9fc-f60de68dda35","filename":"complete-dnp-program","source":"https:\/\/www.tcu.edu\/nursing\/graduate\/faq\/complete-dnp-program.xml","updated":"2024-02-15T17:18:30.458Z","tags":["Executive Nurse & Leadership DNP"],"answer":{"wysiwyg":"\n \n This is a six-semester program for a master’s-prepared student who progresses through\n the program following the recommended schedule. Two courses are offered each semester.\n The program is two years full-time or three years part-time.\n "}},{"question":"Are scholarships or financial aid available?","id":"211c4134-5c28-4a0a-8e26-11ae3f724cee","filename":"graduate-scholarships","source":"https:\/\/www.tcu.edu\/nursing\/graduate\/faq\/graduate-scholarships.xml","updated":"2024-02-15T17:17:09.486Z","tags":["General Graduate Nursing"],"answer":{"wysiwyg":"

Yes. View financial aid information here<\/a>. <\/p>"}}]}