Doctor of Nursing Practice-DNP

Dominican University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program will provide you with advanced skills and expertise that will distinguish you as a leader in nursing practice.

You’ve earned your master’s degree and are a certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Now you’re looking to advance your career even further by becoming a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).

Dominican University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is the ideal choice for your professional aspirations and your busy lifestyle.  Our flexible program accommodates advanced practice nurses working in the field and can be completed in just two years.

Why Become a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)?

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) equips you with the highest level of evidence based clinical knowledge to address complex health issues and improve patient outcomes. Here’s why the Doctor of Nursing Practice is right for you:

• Practice-focused. Unlike other doctoral-level nursing degrees, the DNP is a clinical degree and focuses on translating evidence based research into clinical practice. You will acquire advanced proficiency in areas directly related to practice, such as informatics, clinical genomics, epidemiology, and global health, allowing you to grow to meet the demands of the evolving health care system.
• Specialized for the 21st-century. The Doctor of Nursing Practice will foster the skills you need to be an advanced practice nurse in the health care arena of today and tomorrow—an arena with multiple complex challenges that continue to grow and change.
• Improved patient outcomes. As a graduate of the Doctor of Nursing Practice program, you will be prepared to effectively advance the health care management of individuals, families and populations. You will be poised to improve the safety and quality of patient care and influence health care outcomes on an unprecedented level for nursing professionals.
• Expanded career opportunities.  The DNP opens doors to leadership roles such as health care executives, where you can influence policy and organization strategies.  In addition, DNP prepared NP's lead the way in creating innovative solutions to address gaps in health care delivery.

Why Choose Dominican University?

Our Doctor of Nursing Practice program is designed to meet the needs of working professionals through a hybrid model, combining two in-person sessions per semester, in conjunction with asynchronous flexible online learning.  This format ensures rigorous academic engagement while supporting students professional and personal commitments.

• Become a DNP in Two Years. The Dominican University Doctor of Nursing Practice program can be finished in two years, allowing you to quickly complete your degree and move to a more advanced level of employment.
• Keep Working: Our hybrid format allows you to continue working full-time in your current position.
• Flexible Tuition: Competitive rates, with an option to defer payment until the end of the term.
• Top Faculty: Our faculty members actively engage in clinical practice alongside their academic roles.  This duel involvement ensures they remain current with evolving health care practices and enriches their teaching with real world insights.

Dominican University is a longtime leader in the field of nursing education, with decades of experience preparing undergraduate and graduate nursing students to excel in school and beyond. As an industry leader, we have the track record and the infrastructure ready to guide you to new professional heights as a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). We are aligned with local health care agencies, and our alumni work in major hospitals in the tristate area and beyond.