Doctor of Nursing

R2/0913/8/0001 (MQA/FA0839) 01/31

The Doctor of Nursing is a 4 year coursework and dissertation based program offered via the distance and open learning mode. The program is for nurses to pursue their career pathway in clinical, education and research, while honing their critical and analytical thinking and decision making skills.

This terminal degree for nurses will prepare them for their future challenging roles in healthcare delivery. The program admits registered nurses who already have a Master of Nursing and they will be the future nurse leaders, academicians and researchers, contributing to the efforts of the nation’s high income, knowledge based population.

In the clinical area they will be the resource person as well as the experts in their selected field.

Dr Siti Fatimah Binti Md. Shariff
Programme Director

Email :
sitifatimah@oum.edu.my

Malaysian Learner Fees
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Sem 1 RM4,590 RM4,590 RM2,110 RM2,110
Sem 2 RM4,590 RM7,650 RM2,110 RM2,110
Sem 3 RM4,590 RM4,590 RM2,110 RM2,110
Total RM43,260

Discount for the Physically Challenged Learners (OKU) and Senior Citizens

* Fees applicable to Malaysians and Permanent Residents only.

* The University reserves the right to revise the fees without prior notice.

The University offers 50% discount for:
1. Senior citizens aged 60 and above on registration date; and
2. Physically challenged learners – a valid Orang Kelainan Upaya (OKU) is required.
The discounts are not valid for second time registration and repeating of subjects.
Learners who receive this discount are not entitled to other discounts and promotions.

Note
Processing fee: RM50
Re-registration fee of RM220 per semester is chargeable for extension of the Research Thesis/Dissertation 

Financial options: Payment Mode:
EPF (Account 2); or JomPAY
Education or Personal Loan from commercial banks; or Internet Banking
HRDF (subject to employer’s eligibility); or Debit/Credit Card.

 

International Learner Fees
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Sem 1 RM5,508 RM5,508 RM2,110 RM2,110
Sem 2 RM5,508 RM9,180 RM2,110 RM2,110
Sem 3 RM5,508 RM5,508 RM2,110 RM2,110
Total RM49,380

Notes:
1 – Fees applicable to International applicants
2 – The fee above excludes registration fee, processing fee and resource fee. Fee imposed first semester only-non refundable . (Diploma RM2,700; Bachelor RM3,200, Master RM3,700, PhD/Doctorate RM4,200).
3 – Financial method: Telegraphic Transfer , PayPal (Invoice will be prepared in MYR and will be added 6% to cover PayPal transaction fees.)
4 – The fees are for subject fees only and are not applicable for research, registration, repeating of subjects and other fees.
5 – 60% payment of the semester fees must be made before the semester starts, 40% payment before the examination week.

* The University reserves the right to revise the fees without prior notice.
**LATEST UPDATE: 30 August 2022

Program Educational Objectives (PEO)
PEO 1 – Demonstrate a critical understanding of the most advanced health knowledge in the field of professional nursing practice. (PLO 1, 2)

PEO 2 – Collaborate with health care teams to deliver health to a diverse population in complex health care environments using evidence-based practice. (PLO 3, 4, 5, 6)

PEO 3 – Evaluate health care policy to innovate and influence change using appropriate professional communication and leadership skills. (PLO 8)

PEO 4 – Apply research, information technology and entrepreneurial skills legally and ethically in personal and professional development. (PLO 7, 9, 10, 11)

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)
PLO 1    Demonstrate a critical understanding of the most advanced knowledge in a field of study or professional nursing practice (C3, A3) Cluster 1
PLO2   Evaluate current critical issues with complex abstract ideas into a comprehensive systematic, integrated new nursing knowledge.  (C5) Cluster 2
PLO3    Demonstrate mastery of practical/ technical/scientific skills at all levels of complexities in one or more areas of specialization and resolve new emerging problems within the context of the nurse practitioner. (A3 P5) Cluster 3a
PLO4   Influence peers, scholarly community and society  in the field of expertise to bring effective collaboration within a diversity of partners(A5) Cluster 3b
PLO5   Display advanced/sophisticated leadership skills in ethically and professionally conveying information, insights, ideas, and problems to other groups and networks. (A5, P5) Cluster 3c
PLO6   Perform existing or develop lifelong learning skills with new appropriate tools/methodologies to support and enhance research activities (A5, P4 ) Cluster 3d
PLO7   Use numeracy skills for research and lifelong learning activities (C3 A1) Cluster 3e
PLO8   Work with full autonomy using leadership, professionalism, and accountable managerial capabilities in solving problems in a complex setting, for own work and significant others within the organization, as well as contribute to society at large in technological, social, and cultural progress (A3) Cluster 3f
PLO9   Integrate knowledge for lifelong learning to enhance personal and professional development in the nursing field. (C6, A4) Cluster 4(i)
PLO10 Initiate and lead entrepreneurial ventures and projects locally and globally. (C6, A3) Cluster 4(ii)
PLO11 Display attitudes and professionalism ethically in providing care to meet the needs of the diverse population with its complexities and implication while upholding the professional and ethical code of nursing practice. (A5) Cluster 5

The program is offered in 12 semesters (4 years) with a total of 80 credits and 13 structured courses. The assessment is both continuous evaluation and a final submission of dissertation including viva. The final course is dissertation where the students will be able to select an area of study relevant to their previous background and experience where they will be expected to apply the research and statistical knowledge learned.

Core Courses
Subject Name Credit Hours
NPPS 7103 PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE 3
BPAW 7103 TECHNICAL/ACADEMIC WRITING 3
NPQR7103 QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS 3
NPPPP7103 POLICY AND POLITICS IN NURSING 3
NPHO7103 EVALUATION AND HEALTH OUTCOMES RESEARCH 3
NPHE7103 HEALTH ECONOMICS 3
BPS7103 APPLIED STATISTICS 3
NPED7103 EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY IN HEALTH CARE 3
HPEF7043 QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS 3
NPNI7103 NURSING INFORMATICS 3
NPCP7003 CONCEPT PAPER 4
NPRM7103 RISK MANAGEMENT 3
NPLE7103 LAW AND ETHICS IN NURSING 3
NPCP 7003 CONCEPT PAPERNPND 7100-1 DISSERTATION PROPOSAL WRITING /DEFENSE

NPND 7100-2 DISSERTATION PROPOSAL WRITING/DEFENCE/ETHICS

NPND7100-3 DATA COLLECTION , DATA ANALYSIS

NPND7100-4 DISCUSSION & PRELIMINARY FINDINGS PRESENTATION (SUPERVISOR) CONCLUSION

NPND7100-5 SUBMISSION

NPND7100-6 FINAL SUBMISSION /VIVA

40
Total 80
  1. What is a Doctor of Nursing (DN)?
    The DN is a one of two terminal doctoral degrees in the field of nursing. While its counterpart, the PhD, is more research-oriented, those who earn a DN have completed the highest level of nursing academic through course work -oriented designed. The program is for nurses to pursue their career pathway in clinical, education and research. This terminal degree for nurses will prepare them for their future challenging roles in healthcare delivery.

  2. How do I qualify to join this DN program ?
    Requirement for joining this program is Master of Nursing , Master in Health Science or other health related qualification at level 7 Malaysian Qualification Framework. Other qualifications equivalent with Masters which is accepted by Senate.

  3. What is the duration of the course?
    This is a 12-semesters course (4 years). A specific set of doctoral-level coursework required in all DN programs for two years , and two years of dissertation. This is a 4-year coursework and dissertation based program offered via the distance and open learning mode.

  4. What are the requirements for International students to join this program?
    A minimum score of 500 in Test for English as a Foreign language (TOEFL).
    A minimum score of 5.0 in International English Language Testing System(IELTS)
  5. What is total credit to complete the duration of the course?
    A total of 80 credits as approved by Malaysian Qualification Framework
  6. What is the nomenclature of post graduate degree awarded after completion of DN?
    Doctoral degree according to the field of specialisation e.g DBA, DEd , DN
  7. What is the impact of DN program to your career?
    Nurses with DN degree are in an important position to serve as leaders in the continuing articulation of the discipline, as well as contributors on multiple levels to the development of the knowledge base of nursing.
  8. How does DN program contribute to the community in general?
    They continue to lead, share and contribute new knowledge/innovations/practices in the related field and its emerging issues, and towards the social, technological and cultural progress in the academic and professional contexts.
  9. Is the program accredited?
    The program has been accredited and approved by MQA – The assessment of required accreditation of DN program no is MQA/FA 0839
  10. What are the course subjects in DN program?
    DN curriculum coursework include subjects health care policy and politics , and evidence-based practice. Philosophy of science, nursing informatics , research methods and statistics and health economics , risk management and law and ethics in nursing.
    All DN students are required to fulfil 40 credits of course work and 40 credits of dissertation.The dissertation is meant to demonstrate students’ mastery of the theories and practices learned throughout the DN
  11. What will be the career progression from entry into nursing and the DN?
    Multiple routes and mechanisms for career progression will be possible and ultimately decided by each educational institution. The proposed model allows for progression from the BS or MS or to the DN.
  12. How many institutions currently offer the DN through online ?
    Currently Open University Malaysia is the only university in Malaysia offering the course via online.
  13. How will the DN differ from the PhD in terms of curriculum content, research competencies, outcomes and roles occupied?
    The DN focuses on providing leadership for evidence-based practice. This requires competence in translating research in practice, evaluating evidence, applying research in decision-making, and implementing viable clinical innovations to change practice. Considerable emphasis is placed on a population perspective, how to obtain assessment data on populations or cohorts, how to use data to make programmatic decisions, and program evaluation.
Fees
Malaysian Learner Fees
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Sem 1 RM4,590 RM4,590 RM2,110 RM2,110
Sem 2 RM4,590 RM7,650 RM2,110 RM2,110
Sem 3 RM4,590 RM4,590 RM2,110 RM2,110
Total RM43,260

Discount for the Physically Challenged Learners (OKU) and Senior Citizens

* Fees applicable to Malaysians and Permanent Residents only.

* The University reserves the right to revise the fees without prior notice.

The University offers 50% discount for:
1. Senior citizens aged 60 and above on registration date; and
2. Physically challenged learners – a valid Orang Kelainan Upaya (OKU) is required.
The discounts are not valid for second time registration and repeating of subjects.
Learners who receive this discount are not entitled to other discounts and promotions.

Note
Processing fee: RM50
Re-registration fee of RM220 per semester is chargeable for extension of the Research Thesis/Dissertation 

Financial options: Payment Mode:
EPF (Account 2); or JomPAY
Education or Personal Loan from commercial banks; or Internet Banking
HRDF (subject to employer’s eligibility); or Debit/Credit Card.

 

International Learner Fees
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Sem 1 RM5,508 RM5,508 RM2,110 RM2,110
Sem 2 RM5,508 RM9,180 RM2,110 RM2,110
Sem 3 RM5,508 RM5,508 RM2,110 RM2,110
Total RM49,380

Notes:
1 – Fees applicable to International applicants
2 – The fee above excludes registration fee, processing fee and resource fee. Fee imposed first semester only-non refundable . (Diploma RM2,700; Bachelor RM3,200, Master RM3,700, PhD/Doctorate RM4,200).
3 – Financial method: Telegraphic Transfer , PayPal (Invoice will be prepared in MYR and will be added 6% to cover PayPal transaction fees.)
4 – The fees are for subject fees only and are not applicable for research, registration, repeating of subjects and other fees.
5 – 60% payment of the semester fees must be made before the semester starts, 40% payment before the examination week.

* The University reserves the right to revise the fees without prior notice.
**LATEST UPDATE: 30 August 2022

Entry Requirements
PEO & PLO
Program Educational Objectives (PEO)
PEO 1 – Demonstrate a critical understanding of the most advanced health knowledge in the field of professional nursing practice. (PLO 1, 2)

PEO 2 – Collaborate with health care teams to deliver health to a diverse population in complex health care environments using evidence-based practice. (PLO 3, 4, 5, 6)

PEO 3 – Evaluate health care policy to innovate and influence change using appropriate professional communication and leadership skills. (PLO 8)

PEO 4 – Apply research, information technology and entrepreneurial skills legally and ethically in personal and professional development. (PLO 7, 9, 10, 11)

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)
PLO 1    Demonstrate a critical understanding of the most advanced knowledge in a field of study or professional nursing practice (C3, A3) Cluster 1
PLO2   Evaluate current critical issues with complex abstract ideas into a comprehensive systematic, integrated new nursing knowledge.  (C5) Cluster 2
PLO3    Demonstrate mastery of practical/ technical/scientific skills at all levels of complexities in one or more areas of specialization and resolve new emerging problems within the context of the nurse practitioner. (A3 P5) Cluster 3a
PLO4   Influence peers, scholarly community and society  in the field of expertise to bring effective collaboration within a diversity of partners(A5) Cluster 3b
PLO5   Display advanced/sophisticated leadership skills in ethically and professionally conveying information, insights, ideas, and problems to other groups and networks. (A5, P5) Cluster 3c
PLO6   Perform existing or develop lifelong learning skills with new appropriate tools/methodologies to support and enhance research activities (A5, P4 ) Cluster 3d
PLO7   Use numeracy skills for research and lifelong learning activities (C3 A1) Cluster 3e
PLO8   Work with full autonomy using leadership, professionalism, and accountable managerial capabilities in solving problems in a complex setting, for own work and significant others within the organization, as well as contribute to society at large in technological, social, and cultural progress (A3) Cluster 3f
PLO9   Integrate knowledge for lifelong learning to enhance personal and professional development in the nursing field. (C6, A4) Cluster 4(i)
PLO10 Initiate and lead entrepreneurial ventures and projects locally and globally. (C6, A3) Cluster 4(ii)
PLO11 Display attitudes and professionalism ethically in providing care to meet the needs of the diverse population with its complexities and implication while upholding the professional and ethical code of nursing practice. (A5) Cluster 5
Programme Structure

The program is offered in 12 semesters (4 years) with a total of 80 credits and 13 structured courses. The assessment is both continuous evaluation and a final submission of dissertation including viva. The final course is dissertation where the students will be able to select an area of study relevant to their previous background and experience where they will be expected to apply the research and statistical knowledge learned.

Core Courses
Subject Name Credit Hours
NPPS 7103 PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE 3
BPAW 7103 TECHNICAL/ACADEMIC WRITING 3
NPQR7103 QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS 3
NPPPP7103 POLICY AND POLITICS IN NURSING 3
NPHO7103 EVALUATION AND HEALTH OUTCOMES RESEARCH 3
NPHE7103 HEALTH ECONOMICS 3
BPS7103 APPLIED STATISTICS 3
NPED7103 EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY IN HEALTH CARE 3
HPEF7043 QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS 3
NPNI7103 NURSING INFORMATICS 3
NPCP7003 CONCEPT PAPER 4
NPRM7103 RISK MANAGEMENT 3
NPLE7103 LAW AND ETHICS IN NURSING 3
NPCP 7003 CONCEPT PAPERNPND 7100-1 DISSERTATION PROPOSAL WRITING /DEFENSE

NPND 7100-2 DISSERTATION PROPOSAL WRITING/DEFENCE/ETHICS

NPND7100-3 DATA COLLECTION , DATA ANALYSIS

NPND7100-4 DISCUSSION & PRELIMINARY FINDINGS PRESENTATION (SUPERVISOR) CONCLUSION

NPND7100-5 SUBMISSION

NPND7100-6 FINAL SUBMISSION /VIVA

40
Total 80
FAQs
  1. What is a Doctor of Nursing (DN)?
    The DN is a one of two terminal doctoral degrees in the field of nursing. While its counterpart, the PhD, is more research-oriented, those who earn a DN have completed the highest level of nursing academic through course work -oriented designed. The program is for nurses to pursue their career pathway in clinical, education and research. This terminal degree for nurses will prepare them for their future challenging roles in healthcare delivery.

  2. How do I qualify to join this DN program ?
    Requirement for joining this program is Master of Nursing , Master in Health Science or other health related qualification at level 7 Malaysian Qualification Framework. Other qualifications equivalent with Masters which is accepted by Senate.

  3. What is the duration of the course?
    This is a 12-semesters course (4 years). A specific set of doctoral-level coursework required in all DN programs for two years , and two years of dissertation. This is a 4-year coursework and dissertation based program offered via the distance and open learning mode.

  4. What are the requirements for International students to join this program?
    A minimum score of 500 in Test for English as a Foreign language (TOEFL).
    A minimum score of 5.0 in International English Language Testing System(IELTS)
  5. What is total credit to complete the duration of the course?
    A total of 80 credits as approved by Malaysian Qualification Framework
  6. What is the nomenclature of post graduate degree awarded after completion of DN?
    Doctoral degree according to the field of specialisation e.g DBA, DEd , DN
  7. What is the impact of DN program to your career?
    Nurses with DN degree are in an important position to serve as leaders in the continuing articulation of the discipline, as well as contributors on multiple levels to the development of the knowledge base of nursing.
  8. How does DN program contribute to the community in general?
    They continue to lead, share and contribute new knowledge/innovations/practices in the related field and its emerging issues, and towards the social, technological and cultural progress in the academic and professional contexts.
  9. Is the program accredited?
    The program has been accredited and approved by MQA – The assessment of required accreditation of DN program no is MQA/FA 0839
  10. What are the course subjects in DN program?
    DN curriculum coursework include subjects health care policy and politics , and evidence-based practice. Philosophy of science, nursing informatics , research methods and statistics and health economics , risk management and law and ethics in nursing.
    All DN students are required to fulfil 40 credits of course work and 40 credits of dissertation.The dissertation is meant to demonstrate students’ mastery of the theories and practices learned throughout the DN
  11. What will be the career progression from entry into nursing and the DN?
    Multiple routes and mechanisms for career progression will be possible and ultimately decided by each educational institution. The proposed model allows for progression from the BS or MS or to the DN.
  12. How many institutions currently offer the DN through online ?
    Currently Open University Malaysia is the only university in Malaysia offering the course via online.
  13. How will the DN differ from the PhD in terms of curriculum content, research competencies, outcomes and roles occupied?
    The DN focuses on providing leadership for evidence-based practice. This requires competence in translating research in practice, evaluating evidence, applying research in decision-making, and implementing viable clinical innovations to change practice. Considerable emphasis is placed on a population perspective, how to obtain assessment data on populations or cohorts, how to use data to make programmatic decisions, and program evaluation.
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