Nursing Practice - Post-Master’s Concentration (DNP)

Program Policy Document:

Please see the Program Policy Document for more information.  

Requirements for the Degree:

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program is available at two entry levels - post-baccalaureate and post-master’s. This program is for students who have previous master’s degree and a specialty certification as an advanced practice nurse. All students must complete the DNP courses. Clinical hours are included in course requirements for core courses. Students are admitted as cohorts into three-year part-time plan of study and are expected to maintain progression with their cohort as outlined upon admission. However, students must complete all course work within a seven-year time frame in order to be eligible to earn the degree.

Post-master’s with previous nurse practitioner certification and licensure seeking certification in an additional nurse practitioner population focus will have to apply for dual enrollment in a post-master’s certificate program.

• Students will complete all DNP core courses. Because these students will enter with different clinical backgrounds, the clinical component of the program will include an individualized plan of study. Student transcripts and previous syllabi may be evaluated for equivalence to selected required course work for national certification.

Credits to Total a Minimum of 36

Last Revised for 2022-2023 Academic Year