Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

The DNP is a 30-credit program. Most students will enroll in 6 credits each fall, spring, and summer.

For full course descriptions, please see the course catalog.

• NUR 700 — Knowledge for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credits)
• NUR 701 — Population Health (3 credits)
• NUR 702 — Personal, Professional, and Leadership Development (3 credits)
• NUR 703 — Quality and Safety in Health Care Practice (3 credits)
• NUR 704 — Systems-Based Practice (3 credits)
• NUR 705 — Scholarship for Advanced Nursing Practice I (3 credits)
• NUR 706 — Scholarship for Advanced Nursing Practice II (3 credits)
• MGT 607 — Managing Organizational Processes (3 credits)
• MGT 700 — Innovation and Project Management (3 credits)
• MGT 719 — Advanced Project Management (3 credits)

   

Applications are accepted for a fall semester start. 

Requirements:

• M.S. in Nursing from an accredited institution and accredited nursing program, with a GPA of at least 3.0.
• Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended indicating completion of a baccalaureate degree in nursing and a master’s degree in nursing.
• A copy of your current licensure as a registered nurse without restrictions in the state in which you reside.
• A telephone or virtual interview with the Program Director.
• Two letters of recommendation, preferably one from an academic source and one from a current employer.
• Statement of goals and purpose of pursuing the DNP.

Mission
To prepare future nurse leaders and advance the level of education of registered nurses while fostering their professional and personal development.
 
Philosophy
We emphasize quality teaching complemented by scholarly and creative expression, clinical expertise, dedicated community service, and service to the profession of nursing. We are dedicated to the preparation of persons who enrich the nursing profession by responding flexibly and creatively to both professional and societal issues.

We believe that students seek relevant learning experiences grounded in experiential learning and have a clear commitment to the identity of the professional nurse. We believe that the best learning takes place in an environment of support where students are respected, and their life experiences honored. The ideal education setting is a learning community that allows student to realize their full potential as reflective, active, and life-long learners. Because we are committed to the idea that active involvement is essential to effective learning, we foster an environment of interaction among students and faculty. We expect all students to participate in their own learning and to facilitate the learning of others by participating in collaborative learning groups and partnerships, respecting each other’s opinions and questions, and by establishing a commitment to learning and critical and creative thinking. We strive to create a global community of scholarly caring.

1. Incorporate scholarship, research, and analytic methods to lead evidence-based practice change and continuous quality improvement.
2. Foster interprofessional collaborations to improve health outcomes and quality of healthcare for diverse populations.
3. Synthesize advanced theoretical concepts from nursing and other scientific disciplines to support organizational and system leadership strategies.
4. Appraise critical healthcare legislation using knowledge of health policy to facilitate advocacy initiatives, social justice and ethical care.
5. Incorporate process improvement methods to improve the quality and safety of care delivery.

Tuition

Summer 2025, fall 2025 and spring 2026 tuition rates for the Nursing, DNP program are below.