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By EveryNurse Staff on February 01, 2021
The doctorate in advanced nursing is the highest degree available for those interested in specialized clinical practice. It enables careers in patient care, education, health systems, policy, healthcare delivery and more. Healthcare outcomes are continually researched and theories are developed for improvement. DNP graduates are responsible for translating this science and integrating it into a variety of nursing disciplines. This authority relies on leadership and the terminal clinical degree provides nurses with the skills and expertise required for it. Opportunities abound at this level and there are no shortages of nursing niches to specialize in. We have done considerable research on the subject so that you do not have to.
Admission into a doctoral program is competitive. Space is not abundant, and schools have strict requirements. Being late with an application reflects bad characteristics and it is recommended that you are aware of the deadline dates and application procedures of the school. While it is possible to enter the doctorate through a bridge program, completion of graduate study is still compulsory. In addition to this, high grades must be maintained throughout if consideration for the program will occur. While some prerequisites are not negotiable, others will depend on the school being applied to. Below we list what is needed when applying to a DNP program in Vermont: