Mission
The mission of the Non-Clinical DNP Program at UPDCJBR is to prepare doctoral-level nursing professionals with advanced competencies in leadership, administration, communication, critical thinking, ethical-legal analysis, and evidence-based practice. Graduates will be able to design, implement, and evaluate Capstone projects that improve quality, safety, effectiveness, and equity within healthcare systems, organizations, educational settings, and communities, promoting decision-making grounded in scientific evidence and cultural sensitivity.
Program Goals
- Demonstrate advanced leadership and management to promote sustainable improvements in healthcare and educational organizations, systems, and programs.
- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to evaluate complex scenarios and design effective, data- and evidence-based strategies.
- Integrate research and scientific evidence into decision-making to improve processes, outcomes, and quality.
- Design, implement, and evaluate a Capstone Project with measurable impact aligned with real practice, system, or organizational needs.
- Communicate findings professionally and effectively, including oral presentations, academic defense, poster presentations, and publication.
- Promote cultural competence and person-/community-centered approaches by integrating equity and cultural sensitivity into initiatives and actions.
- Comply with ethical and legal standards in project development, data management, leadership, and professional decision-making.
- Strengthen professional and interprofessional relationships through effective communication, collaboration, and strategic partnership building.
- Patient Safety
- Clinical Management
- Critical Thinking, Problem Solving & Research Evidence
- Communication Skills
- Cultural Competence
- Evidence-Based Practice & Scientific Investigation
- Ethical and Legal Aspects
- Professional Relationships
- 1,089 hours
- Equivalency: 1 credit hour = 99 contact hours
- Minimum passing grade per course: 80% (B)
- Graduation GPA: 3.00
- Admission cohorts: August and January
- Application fee: $100.00
- Program approved by JIP: January 2026
The Nursing Examining Board does not grant professional licenses for DNP.
For more information, please contact
Dr. Rafael Moreno, EdD, MSN, RNA, RN
Nurse Administrator
rmoreno@eeapr.org
787-998-8997
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