Program Highlights

  • Build on your current nursing expertise to attain a leadership role in the realm of healthcare.
  • Our DNP program is fully online and can be completed in less than 5 years.
  • There are two points of entry: BSN to DNP or Masters to DNP as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Advance Practice Nursing Leader
  • Students will be empowered to exel in their chosen specialty.
  • Tuition per credit currently discounted at 50%

    • Requirements

    • Bachelor's or master’s degree (or non-U.S. equivalent) in nursing from an NLNAC, CCNE or ACEN accredited school and a minimum admission GPA of 3.25 (on a 4.0 scale) advancing to 3.5 with matriculation.
    • Three recommendations from professionals such as advisors, major professors and employers.
    • Resume describing employment, research or special projects.
    • Statement of Purpose reflecting your philosophical perspective, personal, professional and academic goals, and reasons for seeking the graduate program.
    • RN Licensure (or non-U.S. equivalent).
    • APRN certification for advanced practice registered nurses.
    • Criminal background, health status and drug screen.
    • TOEFL, IELTS or PTE (academic): Students whose language of education is not English must submit English proficiency test scores.
    • See Handbook

    Accreditation

    Our program is approved and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

    Click Here for Andrews University State Authorization. Click Here for NCSBN Distance Education Requirements. View the General Licensure Disclosure.

     

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    Deadlines & Tuition

    Application Deadlines

    • July 15, 2024

    Please be sure to have all the necessary documents while completing your application

     

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    Finances

    • To learn about tuition costs and scholarship opportunities please visit Student Financial Services and work with your respective financial advisor.

    Program Length

     Family Nurse Practitioner
     
    • BSN to DNP—65 credits for students with a bachelor's degree in nursing. Full-time students can complete the program in four and a half years.
    • MSN to DNP—56 credits for students with a master’s degree in nursing. Full-time students can complete the program in three and a half years.
    • APRN to DNP—40 credits for advanced practice registered nurses. Full-time students can complete the program in two and a half years.

    Advanced Practice Nursing Leadership NEW TRACK*

    • BSN to DNP—67 credits for students with a bachelor's degree in nursing. Full-time students can complete the program in three and a half years.
    • MSN to DNP—42 credits for students with a master’s degree in nursing. Full-time students can complete the program in two and a half years.

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