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An Online DNP Degree That Prepares You for the Highest Level of Practice

Our non-clinical doctorate in nursing track prepares you for a health care administrative position and emphasizes:

  • Organizational and systems leadership
  • Health policy
  • Finance
  • Information technology
  • Evidence-based practice focusing on translational research
  • Implementation science
  • Patient safety

If you want a Doctor of Nursing Practice career as an advanced practice registered nurse in an acute or primary care setting, you will want to choose our clinical track, which focuses on advanced knowledge and skills in patient treatment, diagnosis, and evaluation.

Aurora Dean graduated from our RN to BSN and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree programs. Learn how our online programs set her up for success as a healthcare provider.

What You Can Expect From Our Online DNP Degree Program

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    Access

    Our DNP curriculum can be completed 100% online, complemented with campus intensives for a minimum of 1200 faculty-supervised clinical and practicum hours. Our robust support system, including a dedicated online student experience manager and 24/7 tech support, allows you to focus on sharpening your knowledge and leadership skills.

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    Excellence

    Instruction is provided by faculty who are recognized experts in their respective fields and is based upon current and focused research, real-world application, and strategic innovation.

    Our rigorous online DNP degree program, which includes a DNP capstone project of your choosing, provides the background you need to improve and transform healthcare through the use and management of information systems, technology, and patient care technology.

    You will also collaborate on interdisciplinary teams to improve patient and population health.
     

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    Outcomes

    Earning a doctorate in nursing prepares you to improve patient outcomes and lead the changes needed to transform healthcare.

    The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties has committed to requiring a DNP to work as an entry-level nurse practitioner instead of an MSN degree by 2025. 

Online Doctor of Nursing Practice Accreditation Status

We are pursuing national accreditation through CCNE . The site visit is in November 2024.

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Doctor of Nursing Practice Careers

Earning your online Doctor of Nursing Practice degree can lead to higher-level positions and greater influence in shaping healthcare policies and practices.

The demand for nurse practitioners is growing much faster than average when compared to other fields, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and you can earn a higher salary than you would as an RN.

Our non-clinical track allows you to pursue roles in healthcare administration, policy development, or education. You might work as a healthcare executive, a policy advisor, or a program director, focusing on improving healthcare systems, leading organizational change, or educating future healthcare professionals.

Take the First Step. Start Your Application.

A doctorate in nursing gives you the evidence-based education you need to become a change-maker in healthcare. Elevate your career by becoming a nurse practitioner or advancing to an administrative position. The first step is applying.