The DNP program offerings includes 2 degree tracks and 5 concentrations for post-BSN and post-MSN study. The courses combine online delivery, high fidelity simulation labs, and clinical experiences, taught by faculty who are currently practicing APNs and experienced in online education.
For Questions About The Program
Janelle Mangrum
Program Contact
(706) 721-3676
dnp@augusta.edu
Nicole Murdaugh
Program Contact, Nursing Anesthesia Program
(706) 721-9556
nursinganes@augusta.edu
Deborah Weaver
Program Contact, Nursing Executive and MSN to DNP Programs
(706) 721-9556
dnp@augusta.edu
The DNP degree is a practice doctorate degree for registered nurses who desire to become an advance practice registered nurse in the specialty area of acute care, family, pediatric, psych-mental health or nurse anesthesia. The DNP degree is also available for nurse executives who impact healthcare outcomes through leadership at an executive’s system level.
Registered nurses with a BSN or MSN can enter one of the four DNP-Nurse Practitioner (NP) programs or Nurse Anesthesia and upon graduation can take the certification exam for that specialty. Certified advanced practice nurses with a MSN can enter the “traditional” post-masters DNP program to obtain the additional coursework required for the DNP degree.
There are two entry points to the DNP program:
(1) Registered nurses with a BSN or MSN can enter one of the four DNP-Nurse Practitioner
(NP) programs or Nurse Anesthesia and upon graduation can take the certification exam
for that specialty.
(2) Certified advanced practice nurses with a MSN can enter the “traditional” post-masters DNP program to obtain the additional coursework required for the DNP degree.
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Program Leader: Beth McLear, DNP, APRN
Family Nurse Practitioner
Program Leader: Trish Bowman, DNP, FNP-BC
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Program Leader: Mary Lou Davis, PhD, PNP-PC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Program Leader: Judy Glaser, DNP, PMHNP
Nursing Anesthesia Program
Program Leader: Shannon Broxton, DNP,CRNA
MSN to DNP
Program Leader: Michelle Cox-Henley, DNP, NEA-BC
Nurse Executive Program
Program Leader: Michelle Cox-Henley, DNP. NEA-BC
