Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) 

Your 36-credit DNP degree requirements include a mix of leadership, research-focused classes, and practical learning experiences. Courses include: 

• Translating Evidence Into Clinical Practice
• Organizational Leadership in Healthcare
• Health Promotion in Diverse Populations
• Healthcare Economics and Financial Management
• Epidemiology and Genetics/Genomics
• Healthcare Policy for Advocacy 
• Interprofessional Collaboration and Team Facilitation 
• Research Methods in Healthcare Leadership
• Leadership Immersion I and II

View full curriculum requirements, including course descriptions and recommended sequence, at the graduate catalog. 

The doctor of nursing practice project allows you to integrate your research interests while improving healthcare outcomes as you develop and implement your project. This comprehensive experience culminates your academic growth and provides you the opportunity to disseminate your findings to the greater healthcare community.

• Doctor of Nursing Practice Project I
• Doctor of Nursing Practice Project II

View full curriculum requirements, including course descriptions and recommended sequence, at the graduate catalog. 

To be considered for admission:

• Be a graduate of an accredited MSN program (or have a master’s degree in a related field, such as an MBA, master’s of public health, or master’s of health care administration.)
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• Hold an active RN license in the United States
• Be currently employed as a registered nurse

Your application must also include: 

• Resume
• Personal vision statement of your leadership role to improve health outcomes
• Two letters of recommendation, professional or academic
• Current liability and malpractice insurance of $1,000,000 to $3,000,000.

Select DNP candidates may also be invited to complete a telephone or virtual interview.  

Post-admission requirements:

• Proof of 500 post baccalaureate hours or take an additional course to complete these hours prior to registering for leadership immersion courses. Students must have a total of 1000 immersion hours prior to graduation.
• Prior to starting the immersion experience courses, students must submit a certificate of good health from a primary care practitioner, including a health history and physical examination with associated laboratory studies, immunizations, and criminal background checks in accordance with the special requirements of affiliation contracts with clinical agencies.