Marjorie K. Unterberg
School of Nursing and Health Studies
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Student Handbook
2019-2020
Updated 8/20/19 CF
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
Letter of Welcome 4
Introduction and Nursing Resources 5
Department of Nursing Philosophy 7
Doctor of Nursing Practice Mission 7
DNP Program Outcomes 8
Curriculum and Program Admission Requirements 9
Transfer Credits, Computer Requirements 10
DNP Academic Advisor 10
DNP Practice Immersion 10
DNP Curriculum 14
DNP Sequence Charts 15
Signature Assignments 18
Grades, Nursing Grading Standards 21
Incomplete Grades, Withdrawal from a Course 21
Grade Appeal, Leave of Absence, Academic Probation, Dismissal 22
DNP Degree, Completion Timeline 22
DNP Project 23
DNP Project Process 24
Sample Titles of DNP Projects 25
Academic Integrity 26
TurnItIn 26
Monmouth University Professional Nurses Association MUPNA-Bylaws 27
Additional Resources 32
DNP Essentials 34
Examples of Settings for DNP Practice and Projects 36
Course Descriptions and Objectives 38
Forms 50
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, Contact Information
Dr. Cira Fraser, Director of the DNP Program
Professor and Graduate Faculty
E-mail:
Office: McAllan Hall 307
Cell Phone: 917-482-1724
Office Phone: 732-263-5294
Nursing Department Office
Office: McAllan Hall 332
Phone: 732-571-3443
The Nursing Department faculty reserve the right to revise the nursing requirements or the sequence as
deemed necessary at any time to prepare students for new and emerging roles in nursing. Course
requirement or sequence scheduling may be changed. The information contained in this handbook is
informational only and not intended to be contractual in nature.
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, Dear DNP Student:
Welcome to the Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies (MKUSONHS) at Monmouth
University. The school was named in honor of Marjorie K. Unterberg, a longtime advocate for nursing.
Mrs. Unterberg provided support to the Monmouth University nursing program for many years prior to her
death. In this DNP student handbook, you will find information you should know as a nursing student at
Monmouth University. It is intended to supplement the Monmouth University Graduate Catalog and the
University Student Handbook. The information in this handbook is specific to the DNP Program and is
designed for use through your journey at Monmouth University. You are expected to be familiar with its
content and to abide by the rules and regulations that it contains.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a 36 credit post-master's degree program that focuses on
organizational/systems leadership in which Monmouth University students gain the skills necessary to
influence and improve healthcare infrastructure and outcomes for individuals or populations. Students
may take 12 optional nursing education electives.
If, at any time, you have either comments or questions regarding the nursing programs, courses,
expectations, etc., feel free to discuss with your Academic Advisor or the DNP Director. Please email for
an appointment. I wish you much success in your educational and professional endeavors.
Sincerely,
Janet Mahoney, RN, Ph.D., APN-C, NEA-BC
Dean/Professor
Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies
Email:
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School of Nursing and Health Studies
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Student Handbook
2019-2020
Updated 8/20/19 CF
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
Letter of Welcome 4
Introduction and Nursing Resources 5
Department of Nursing Philosophy 7
Doctor of Nursing Practice Mission 7
DNP Program Outcomes 8
Curriculum and Program Admission Requirements 9
Transfer Credits, Computer Requirements 10
DNP Academic Advisor 10
DNP Practice Immersion 10
DNP Curriculum 14
DNP Sequence Charts 15
Signature Assignments 18
Grades, Nursing Grading Standards 21
Incomplete Grades, Withdrawal from a Course 21
Grade Appeal, Leave of Absence, Academic Probation, Dismissal 22
DNP Degree, Completion Timeline 22
DNP Project 23
DNP Project Process 24
Sample Titles of DNP Projects 25
Academic Integrity 26
TurnItIn 26
Monmouth University Professional Nurses Association MUPNA-Bylaws 27
Additional Resources 32
DNP Essentials 34
Examples of Settings for DNP Practice and Projects 36
Course Descriptions and Objectives 38
Forms 50
Page 2 of 115
, Contact Information
Dr. Cira Fraser, Director of the DNP Program
Professor and Graduate Faculty
E-mail:
Office: McAllan Hall 307
Cell Phone: 917-482-1724
Office Phone: 732-263-5294
Nursing Department Office
Office: McAllan Hall 332
Phone: 732-571-3443
The Nursing Department faculty reserve the right to revise the nursing requirements or the sequence as
deemed necessary at any time to prepare students for new and emerging roles in nursing. Course
requirement or sequence scheduling may be changed. The information contained in this handbook is
informational only and not intended to be contractual in nature.
Page 3 of 115
, Dear DNP Student:
Welcome to the Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies (MKUSONHS) at Monmouth
University. The school was named in honor of Marjorie K. Unterberg, a longtime advocate for nursing.
Mrs. Unterberg provided support to the Monmouth University nursing program for many years prior to her
death. In this DNP student handbook, you will find information you should know as a nursing student at
Monmouth University. It is intended to supplement the Monmouth University Graduate Catalog and the
University Student Handbook. The information in this handbook is specific to the DNP Program and is
designed for use through your journey at Monmouth University. You are expected to be familiar with its
content and to abide by the rules and regulations that it contains.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a 36 credit post-master's degree program that focuses on
organizational/systems leadership in which Monmouth University students gain the skills necessary to
influence and improve healthcare infrastructure and outcomes for individuals or populations. Students
may take 12 optional nursing education electives.
If, at any time, you have either comments or questions regarding the nursing programs, courses,
expectations, etc., feel free to discuss with your Academic Advisor or the DNP Director. Please email for
an appointment. I wish you much success in your educational and professional endeavors.
Sincerely,
Janet Mahoney, RN, Ph.D., APN-C, NEA-BC
Dean/Professor
Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies
Email:
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