The online post-master’s DNP program is a practice-focused terminal degree that prepares nurse leaders at the highest level of nursing practice to improve patient outcomes and population health in diverse healthcare settings. The DNP program aims to prepare nurses with advanced knowledge, leadership skills and advanced competencies to collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary team to improve the quality of care.
Raise the bar for patient-centric care
Our DNP program prepares experienced nurses with in-depth knowledge, leadership abilities and advanced competencies to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and improve the quality of care.
By refining expertise in key areas such as leadership, systems approaches, quality and safety, ethics, policy, business, data analysis and population health, graduates will be well-prepared to meet the demands of modern healthcare.
Didactic coursework is online. DNP program accreditation requirements include a minimum of 1,000 post-baccalaureate practice hours as part of the academic program. Students are able to apply up to 500 practice hours from their MSN program, with approval of the program director.