Post-MSN Doctor of Nursing Practice
The Post-MSN Doctor of Nursing Practice is meant for nurses with a master’s degree who want to continue their education and become leaders in the increasingly complex health care field.
Completion Options
Nurses with a Master of Science in Nursing can earn a Doctor of Nursing Practice in four semesters as a full-time student, or six semesters as a part-time student. Full-time students enroll in three or four courses per semester and begin clinical hours in the second semester. Part-time students enroll in two or three courses per semester and begin clinical hours in the fourth semester. Students are required to participate in an on-site visit one week each semester.
Requirements
Applicants must have a Master of Science in Nursing from a program that leads to certification in one of the following: nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist, community/public/occupational health, nursing administration, nurse anesthesia or nurse midwifery. For more details, visit the Frequently Asked Questions page.
Curriculum
The DNP focuses on leadership, evidence-based practice and quality improvement. The following schemas show full- and part-time options.
- Total Semester Hours: 42
- Total Clinical Hours: 504
| Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
|---|---|
NDNP 9006 (4 Credits) NDNP 9004 (3 Credits) NDNP 9001 (2 Credits) NDNP 8001 (3 Credits) |
NDNP 9030 (4 Credits) NDNP 9015 (3 Credits) NDNP 9025 (3 Credits) |
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
NURS 8014 (3 Credits) NDNP 8010 (3 Credits) NDNP 9035 (3 Credits) |
NDNP 9040 (2 Credits) NDNP 9042 (3 Credits) NDNP 9010 (3 Credits) NDNP 9038 (3 Credits) |
| Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
|---|---|
NDNP 9006 (4 Credits) NDNP 8001 (3 Credits) |
NDNP 9015 (3 Credits) NDNP 9030 (4 Credits) |
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
NDNP 9001(2 Credits) NDNP 8010 (3 Credits) NDNP 9004 (3 Credits) |
NDNP 9010 (3 Credits) NDNP 9025 (3 Credits) |
| Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
NURS 8014 (3 Credits) NDNP 9035 (3 Credits) |
NDNP 9040 (2 Credits) NDNP 9042 (3 Credits) NDNP 9038 (3 Credits) |