Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

DNP or MSN-prepared nurses with national certification in an area of nursing practice may seek preparation as a nurse practitioner in one of the concentrations offered. In this case, students will complete only those courses required for the population-focused NP program of their choice that will allow them to apply for national certification. A certificate will be awarded.
Requirements for the Degree:
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program is available at two entry levels - post-baccalaureate and post-master’s. For the post-baccalaureate nurse practitioner DNP Programs, there is a core curriculum that all students must complete, and courses specific to population-focused advanced practice nursing concentrations that lead to eligibility to sit for national certification. 
All students must complete the DNP and NP courses. Clinical hours are included in course requirements for both core courses and for population-focused concentration courses. Students are admitted as cohorts into three-year full-time and five-year part-time plans of study and are expected to maintain progression with their cohort as outlined upon admission. However, students must complete all course work within a seven-year time frame in order to be eligible to earn the degree.