DNP Post-Masters Doctor of Nursing Practice
The post-master's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is designed for nurses holding a master’s degree as an advanced practice nurse, or holding a Bachelor of Science in nursing and a master's degree appropriate to their advanced nursing practice role.
Guided by faculty mentors, DNP candidates enrich and deepen their specialty practice by engaging in transformative educational activities. Nurses emerge as leaders, transforming their practice and healthcare in self-identified areas of concern and influence through:
The program culminates in a doctoral project that reflects a synthesis of the knowledge and skills gained throughout the candidate’s educational experience.
To facilitate access to DNP education, the program is offered primarily online, but includes immersion experiences scheduled for one to three days in August of each year. All educational strategies focus on the development of meaningful relationships and scholarship competencies needed at the highest level of nursing practice. Out-of-state students applying for this program are strongly encouraged to discuss clinical requirements with the assistant dean of graduate programs. Clinical arrangements are not able to be made in all states. Please note that international students are ineligible to receive a student visa for this program.
Building on their specialty practice, DNP graduates:
This program is offered in the School of Nursing.
The post-master's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is designed for nurses holding a master’s degree as an advanced practice nurse, or holding a Bachelor of Science in nursing and a master's degree appropriate to their advanced nursing practice role.
Guided by faculty mentors, DNP candidates enrich and deepen their specialty practice by engaging in transformative educational activities. Nurses emerge as leaders, transforming their practice and healthcare in self-identified areas of concern and influence through:
The program culminates in a doctoral project that reflects a synthesis of the knowledge and skills gained throughout the candidate’s educational experience.
To facilitate access to DNP education, the program is offered primarily online, but includes immersion experiences scheduled for one to three days in August of each year. All educational strategies focus on the development of meaningful relationships and scholarship competencies needed at the highest level of nursing practice. Out-of-state students applying for this program are strongly encouraged to discuss clinical requirements with the assistant dean of graduate programs. Clinical arrangements are not able to be made in all states. Please note that international students are ineligible to receive a student visa for this program.
Building on their specialty practice, DNP graduates:
This program is offered in the School of Nursing.
