Doctor of Nursing Practice

The Doctor of Nursing Practice program (DNP) is a rigorous advanced practice clinical doctorate which reflects the evolution and development of professional nursing. The Doctor of Nursing Practice program is conceived with two entrance points.Students seeking post-master's admission to the DNP program who hold a master s degree in nursing must have advanced practice specialization as a nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, certified registered nurse anesthetist, or certified nurse midwife. Students seeking post-baccalaureate admission will be prepared as either a nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist as part of their program.