Louise Herrington School of Nursing Online
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding Baylor University's online programs:
Yes. Baylor University’s online Doctor of Nursing Practice programs and the Distance ABSN program are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE**). The DNP Nurse Midwifery online program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME*).
The cost of the Distance ABSN online program is $66,834. Typically, the program requires 62 credit hours to complete.
Schedule an Appointment or contact an Enrollment Advisor today at 888-227-5901. Financial Aid is available to those who qualify.
A variety of financial aid is available to online students. Find more information on our Tuition & Financial Aid page.
The online DNP programs are each $1,100 per credit hour. Cost varies depending on the overall credits required to complete your degree, as well as any transfer credits. To calculate total tuition cost for your specific degree path, contact an Enrollment Advisor today at 888-227-5901.
You can find more information on this page or contact your Baylor University Enrollment Advisor at 888-227-5901.
No, these tests are not required to apply for our programs.
The requirements to apply for the online DNP-ENL program are:
The requirements to apply for the online DNP FNP program are:
The requirements to apply for the online DNP Nurse Midwifery program are:
The requirements to apply for the online DNP Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program are:
The requirements to apply for the online DNP Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program are:
The requirements to apply for the Distance ABSN online program are:
Students typically complete the DNP program in the following timeframe. Please note that actual length to program completion will vary depending on the student's background and selected track.
Specialty Advanced Practice Tracks (DNP-FNP, DNP-NNP, DNP-PNP, DNP-NM)
Executive Nurse Leadership Track (DNP-ENL)
Three, in January, May and August.
Two, in January and August.
Yes, we require the HESI A2 and Math & English Composite tests. You must receive an 80 in both sections.
No, but please connect with your enrollment advisor at 888-227-5901 to confirm equivalency and ensure the credits transfer.
No, ABSN students may not work while enrolled in the program due to the academic rigor of the program.
Excluding clinicals and residencies, coursework is 100% online.
The Baylor Distance ABSN program is currently designed for students residing in Texas, but outside the DFW metro area. Students who reside within Dallas, Tarrant, counties should apply for the on-campus accelerated FastBacc® program at the Louise Herrington School of Nursing in Dallas.
We have two DNP programs. One offers three distinct tracks including Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse-Midwifery, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. The DNP-ENL helps students to develop executive knowledge and competencies to strategically lead change, transform care models to improve patient outcomes, and influence healthcare organizations and systems. To learn more, you can go to our DNP page or fill out the form to get a program guide.
The Distance ABSN program takes 45 weeks to complete--under 1 year.
Typically, there are very few clinical courses included in these disciplines. Examples of courses that may be considered for transferability include (but not limited to) include:
The following practitioner degree disciplines may be eligible to transfer to the online DNP programs:
If your MSN degree is in any of the following disciplines, you will not be qualified to apply as a Post-Graduate DNP candidate and would need to participate in our full program. Our full program consists of most/all of the 75-credit-hr, 10-Semester, 40-month BSN to DNP program.
You must have completed your MSN board-certification in one (1) of the following Baylor offered disciplines to qualify as a post-graduate student.
No, Baylor does not allow students from educational institutions that do not have a traditional grading system. Students from Western Governor’s for example, are not eligible for Baylor’s nursing programs.
You’ll receive an email notification approximately 30 days before you begin your clinical rotation. This email will detail the site and preceptor information, any additional requirements requested by the site. It is at this time that you will introduce yourself to the site and determine a detailed schedule for completing your clinical hours for that rotation.
The Placement team will ensure your clinical site and preceptor are located within your regional area and meet all the requirements - from restricted settings and support to education and experience. Once you have received your site information, your only responsibility will be to contact the site and discuss your clinic hours.
During the placement experience, you will have access to faculty and other resources to support you. Faculty will be available to mentor and support you throughout the rotation if there are any specific questions about procedures, patient interactions, and general proficiencies. At the end of the placement rotation, you and your preceptor will review requirements, complete surveys and officially end the placement rotation. If you have multiple rotations, you will receive the next preceptor/site details.
Shortly after enrollment, you will be provided with a placement intake form you are required to complete that captures your competencies, experience, and placement preferences.
The Placement team will then work behind the scenes with Baylor University to identify a quality placement site and preceptor for you. While the placement team is securing sites and preceptors, you will be responsible for completing clinical clearance requirements in preparation for placement, including:
You will not be permitted to begin your placement rotations without your clearances complete. Once the sites have been approved by the School of Nursing, Baylor University will share the placement site details with you prior to placement.
Baylor University’s Distance ABSN program requirements for clinical hours are:
Baylor University’ Online DNP program requirements for clinical hours are:
DNP - Family Nurse Practitioner:
DNP - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner:
DNP - Nurse-Midwifery:
DNP - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner:
PRIMARY CARE TRACK
ACUTE CARE TRACK
Baylor University’s Louis Herrington School of Nursing believes you are only as successful as your training, which is why we provide clinical sites and preceptors for all clinical rotations. This will enable you to focus on coursework and developing core competencies rather than spending a significant amount of time on the logistics of clinical placements. However, if you already have a placement site or preceptor in mind, students are encouraged to refer them to the placement team to secure. Additionally, you may find clinical placement sites to be potential locations for future employment opportunities upon graduation.
Clinical placement is the required clinical education component of Baylor University’s Online Doctor of Nursing Practice programs (DNP) and the Distance ABSN program. Clinicals work closely with the classroom-based coursework to prepare you for your future providing primary care in the field.
Clinical faculty and your preceptor will be your primary support during clinical rotation courses. You will also record your assessment /recommendations in SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment and Plan) Notes. This will be reviewed and critiqued so you can achieve better practice methods.
Your preceptor is your on-site role model and will help you develop as a nurse during your clinical rotation. They will:
Your responsibilities during clinical rotations include:
Clinical orientation is different for each site, but you can expect to complete the clinicals clearances, learn about appropriate dress codes and the necessary clinical tools.
*The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing midwifery program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME), 8403 Colesville Road, Suite 1550, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910-6374; for information about accreditation please contact ACME directly. Tel. 240-485-1802, acme@acnm.org, www.midwife.org/acme
**The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Baylor University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Whether you have a simple question or need advice to determine which program is best for you, our friendly advisors are here to help. They can chat with you on your schedule and guide you through the entire admissions process so you can feel confident in moving forward with Baylor University.
