Regis College DNP Nurse Educator Track 2021

[lyndsay1985]

Hello,

  I am Contemplating starting Regis College DNP Educator Track and I was wondering if anyone had any insights to the program?

  I see through the course catalog that the Scholarly project hours total: 400 and then the concentration courses practicum hours total: 75  Just wondering if these practicum hours are correct? Most other DNP programs require a 1000 hour practicum? However Regis looks to be accredited through ACEN and most others CCNE and so therefore Im wondering if that makes the difference right there. 

 Next Question: I am sure I will need to choose my own preceptor, Does anyone know if there are specific requirements for the education track preceptor? I see they discuss every track preceptor requirements BUT education... Any insights or experiences shared Id greatly appreciate!

Thanks 

[pro-student]

Most DNP programs that require around 1,000 hours are post-BSN programs training advanced practice nurses. Since typical NP programs include 500-650 clinical hours, another 400 would put the total at around 1,000. Since the DNP in Education would not be for an advanced practice role and would not broaden your scope of practice, there would like be far fewer hours required. Most would be related to your project and a smaller amount will probably involve some mentored experience in an educator role. It would be best to ask the school directly what their requirements for preceptors are. Most MSN-level education programs would require an experienced nurse educator with at least a masters degree in nursing. Since it is a DNP program, it’s possible they may want you to be precepted by a doctorally-prepared nurse.  

[BigRich]

Little late to this, but current DNP regis student education track student here.  There is no real preceptor needed.  The 400 hrs you mention are the hours you spend writing and conducting your research for the final research project, and its usually more than 400. There is a 1000 hr requirement like other schools.  There are numerous ways to achieve this. It's a great program, highly recommend it. Let me know other questions.

[lyndsay1985]

Thank you for responding,

I looked more into obtaining a DNP however, the more I researched Regis program or other colleges it just doesn't seem like it was a degree made for a nurse educator.  To me it feels like it was an afterthought after the design was made for advanced practice nursing.  So, I have decided to go the Educational Doctorate route with a concentration in nursing education - to me it feels like it makes more sense but again thank you for replying I appreciate any and all different perspectives.