Post-Master's DNP Program

Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree

A practiced-focused doctoral program, the Doctor of Nursing Practice program prepares experts in specialized advanced nursing practice. The DNP program focuses heavily on practice that is innovative and evidence based, reflecting the application of credible research findings.

Program description

The Doctor of Nursing Practice program's emphasis is on health-care delivery - and the health-care delivery system as a whole - as well as the clinical populations served. The DNP degree will advance your application of nursing knowledge for the purpose of improving health care to diverse populations.

Additional Information

For additional reading on the DNP, including a comparison with Ph.D. program content, please see the American Association of Colleges of Nursing website: http://www.aacn.nche.edu/DNP/index.htm. To read more about the difference between the DNP and Ph.D. program, click here.

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