Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program
Our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs prepare nurses to use evidence-based practice in patient care delivery. Graduates are ready to serve as practice leaders within health systems or academic settings in roles involving organizational and system leadership; development and implementation of health policy; and planning, management and evaluation of programs for health promotion, risk reduction and health restoration.
Required Experience
Nurses with a BSN and experience working as an RN can apply for the BSN to DNP program, which provides both a master's- and doctorate-level education in an abbreviated time frame. Experience requirements vary by specialty program. For details, view respective program pages.
Nurses with an MSN can apply for the shorter Post-MSN DNP program.
Application Deadline
The application window for programs could close early, if capacity has been reached.
Part 1 deadlines reflect the date when all NursingCAS application materials, except transcripts and references, must be submitted. Transcripts and references are due a month after the posted part 1 deadline.
| Spring '23 | Summer '23 | Fall '23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSN to DNP |
N/A | N/A | June 1 |
| Post-Master's DNP | Sept. 1 (Priority) Oct. 15 (Part 1 Final) |
N/A | June 1 |
| Nurse Anesthesia (for Spring '24) | Nov. 1 (Priority) Dec. 1 (Final) |
N/A | N/A |
Programs
Nurses with a specialized MSN should visit the Post-MSN DNP program page.
The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program prepares students to treat patients 13 and older for brief, but severe, episodes of illness, injury, or trauma in hospitals, ambulatory care facilities or short-term stay settings.
This program is offered on campus only. Applicants must reside in Ohio, Kentucy or Indiana.
The Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program prepares students to care for patients 13 and older for diagnosis and management of common and complex medical conditions.
All coursework is offered online for this program, with one required campus visit in the final semester.
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program prepares nurses to diagnose and manage common and complex medical conditions in children and adults.
All coursework is offered online for this program, with one required campus visit in the final semester.
The Nurse Anesthesia program prepares nurses to safely provide anesthetics for surgical, obstetrical, and trauma care in every type of practice setting.
This program is offered on campus only.
The Occupational Health Nursing program prepares nurses to apply knowledge, skills and abilities to use evidence from research to plan, implement and track health and safety programs and services to employees, worker populations and association groups.
The Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program prepares nurses to manage patients from birth to 21 years old with complex acute and chronic health conditions within a hospital or pediatric acute care setting.
The Psych-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program prepares nurses to provide effective care for patients with complex psychiatric and physical health needs.
All coursework is offered online for this program, with one required campus visit in the final semester.
The Public Health Nursing program prepares nurses to respond to public health emergencies and to lead efforts to advance public health initiatives at the local, state, tribal, federal and global levels.
All coursework is offered online for this program.
The Systems Leadership program prepares nurses to lead and transform practice using evidence and effective collaboration in a variety of roles across complex health care systems.
All coursework is offered online for this program, with one required campus visit in the final semester.
The Post-MSN DNP is meant for nurses with a
master’s degree who want to earn a terminal practicing degree and gain additional knowledge and experience in systems leadership, evidence-based practice, health policy and population health.