Doctor of Nursing Practice

Promoting excellence for teachers as scholars, in research, leadership and education

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) prepares individuals for specialized advanced nursing practice with the highest level of scientific knowledge and practice expertise. The DNP program prepares expert nurse clinicians with critical thinking, leadership and political policy skills needed to advocate and create changes in healthcare practice at individual, population and organizational systems levels. Education at the doctoral level builds upon and extends content acquired at the baccalaureate and masters. Graduates of the DNP program are qualified to be recognized as an Advanced Practice Nurse from the State Board of Nursing and apply for national certification.