Degree Offered
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) first identified the need over fifteen years ago for a practice doctorate for advanced practice nursing due to the growing complexity of the health care system, the growth in scientific knowledge and sophisticated technology, and the need for clinical career paths which would attract outstanding students and retain nurses in a clinical career in nursing.
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Post Master of Science in Nursing (DNP-Post MSN)
The DNP-Post MSN program is for those who are a registered nurse, hold a bachelor’s and master’s degree. The curriculum advances the education and leadership competencies of nurses and prepares graduates for increasingly complex practice and clinical leadership roles.
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Advanced Practice Nursing (DNP-APN)
The DNP-APN program is for those who are a registered nurse and have either a bachelor’s degree and/or a master’s degree and want to complete a Nurse Practitioner (FNP, PNP PC, PMHNP) or Clinical Nurse Specialist (AG CNS) APN and DNP.