Integrative Health and Healing Frequently Asked Questions

Integrative Health DNP - Frequently Asked Questions

Post-Masters DNP (basic requirement for entry into this program is a masters degree in nursing)

Is there a post-masters DNP option that focuses on integrative health?
No.The post-masters DNP option is based on the expectation that people have completed their specialty education whether that is in a clinical specialty, CNS, nurse practitioner etc. The courses that are required to complete the DNP do not include specialty content.? They include courses such as leadership, informatics, health care economics and the DNP seminar courses.?

Can some of the courses that I took in either my masters program or a PhD program count towards the DNP degree?
Transcripts would need to be reviewed as part of the application process and a determination would be made at that time as to how many credits may apply to the DNP degree.

If I want to enroll in the post-masters DNP option and still attain expertise in integrative health, how could I do that?
In addition to completing the post-masters DNP, you could also enroll in the graduate certificate program in complementary therapies and healing practices offered through the Center for Spirituality and Healing.? This a 12 semester credit program. ( www.csh.umn.edu )

DNP Degree (basic requirement for entry into this program is a baccalaureate degree with nursing major)?

Are the courses in the integrative health DNP program offered in a distance learning format?
The courses are taught in a blended format that includes both on-line learning and weekend intensives.? There would be no more than 2-3 intensives per semester.? Intensives generally run Thursday-Saturday.?

How much clinical internship time does the integrative health DNP include?
It includes 1000 hours.?

How does this degree prepare me for advanced certification?
The program is designed to meet the requirements to take the advanced holistic nurse board certification exam. This is offered through the AHNCC.

Does this program enable me to use the APRN designation?
No.? You will be qualified to use AHN-BC.? The APRN designation is reserved for advanced practice nurses prepared as CNS, nurse midwife, nurse practitioner and nurse anesthesia. This designation recognizes their ability to prescribe pharmaceuticals.? This is not the focus of the integrative health DNP program.?

What is the deadline for application?
The priority deadline is Nov 1.? All applications received by that date will be reviewed and processed. Other applications will be accepted until March 1 on a rolling basis if the slots are not filled with the November pool.

Can I take the health coaching certificate program as part of the integrative health DNP program?
Yes. It would require additional coursework. The DNP program includes 4 of the courses required in the health coaching certificate program. ?