Doctor of Nursing Practice

Lead the charge in life-long learning with our online DNP program

We know what you’re thinking: Dr. Nurse has an oddly satisfying ring to it. But all kidding aside, a doctorate in nursing is reserved for those who feel called to the highest level of nursing practice. And it means you will undoubtedly be a leader among your peers.

Credits30

Cost Per Credit^$870

Scholarship

$1000s in scholarships available for this program

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Program Overview

Healthcare is always evolving, and there is a real need for talented people like you to drive that change. The Doctor of Nursing Practice Program prepares students at the highest level of practice to analyze current evidence and integrate systems thinking as a foundation for organizational change management and quality improvement initiatives to improve practice, education, and patient care in various settings.

To accommodate the schedules of working professionals, our DNP degree is centered on an inclusive and supportive cohort class strategy. The program can be completed in two years. Courses integrate elements to meet the . Students complete residency hours in areas of their choice to develop and hone leadership and practice skills.

What to Expect

You'll graduate with the capacity to model scholarship, professionalism, and excellence in advanced nursing roles, while ensuring the use of advanced clinical judgment, systems thinking, and accountability to provide evidence-based care in the area of specialization or in systems leadership.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Post-master’s DNP program for certified advanced practice nurses or advanced administrators
Cohort model is inclusive and supportive
Accelerated classes in a flexible online format make this a manageable program for working professionals
GRE is not required for admission
Courses are built on a Christian foundation

Uncommon Scholarships

We have a variety of scholarships available for qualifying adult and post-traditional learners.

Please note: International students (those who were educated outside of the U.S. and/or require an F1 visa) are not eligible for this fully online program.

Licensure / Certifications

States have established standards of practice for the nursing profession. To see a list of states where we are currently approved to meet online education for licensure requirements, please review the Distance Education Disclosure list for the School of Nursing on the s�� website. /about/offices/compliance/institutional-disclosure.html.

Requirements

Entrance requirements

All students applying for admission to the program must have:

MSN degree from an accredited nursing school
Current unencumbered RN licensure in the state of residence
Current certification as an advanced practice nurse (nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, nurse midwife, or registered nurse anesthetist) or as an advanced nurse administrator
A cumulative 3.5 GPA from previous MSN coursework (strong applicants with a 3.25-3.49 cumulative GPA from MSN coursework will be considered)
Graduate level statistics course that includes descriptive and inferential statistics, taken within the last five years (must have achieved a grade of B or higher)
Application deadline for fall term is July 1st

Application requirements

When applying, students will submit:

Resume or curriculum vitae describing nursing experience and education and the applicant's progression in advanced practice or leadership positions
Two references: one must be from a professional and/or academic with a current MSN or higher and one must be from an individual who has worked with the applicant in a professional capacity.
All official transcripts
Current certification as an advanced practice nurse (nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, nurse midwife or registered nurse anesthetist)
Documentation of the number of faculty-supervised clinical hours completed in the MSN program
Admission essay explaining reasons for enrolling in the DNP program. Address future professional goals, including plans for scholarship to meet the DNP Project
Admission interview (will be conducted by phone/Zoom)

In addition to the Graduate Admission Requirements, there will be a pre-admission telephone interview.

The admission committee will review applications and a formal letter/email of acceptance or denial will be sent to the student.

Please note: in clinical experiences, students are required to work in healthcare systems or clinics, and must comply with any vaccination requirements of the clinical sites.

Contact Us

For additional information, please contact the Graduate Admission Office at graduate.admission@cuw.edu or 262.243.4300.

The University reserves the right to delay or cancel the matriculation of cohorts, classes, or programs. Decisions regarding program matriculation are made by the University. Candidates for enrollment in accredited healthcare programs should contact the program director for detailed information and refer to their acceptance letter for any updates about delays or cancellations. Once a student is matriculated into an accredited program, the University is committed to completing the program.

Accreditation

The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at s�� is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ().

Progression plan

To accommodate the schedules of working professionals, our DNP program is centered on an inclusive and supportive cohort class strategy. The Program can be completed in two years. Courses integrate elements to meet the Students complete residency hours in areas of their choice to develop and hone leadership and practice skills. These are guides and estimates, your final progression plan will depend on course availablity.

Sample progression plan for the DNP track

Year 1, Semester 1

Mandatory Orientation Meeting on campus
Course #	Course Name	Credits
DNP 940	DNP Project 1	4
DNP 903	Biostatistics & Epidemiology	4
Total Credits		8

Year 1, Semester 2

Course #	Course Name	Credits
DNP 915	Advanced Evidence-Based Practice	3
MBA 842	Six Sigma Process & Application	3
Total Credits		6

Year 2, Semester 3

Course #	Course Name	Credits
DNP 921	Health Care Informatics	3
MBA 920	Economics and Public Policy of Health Care	3
MBA 803	Ethics & Organizational Leadership	3
Total Credits		9

Year 2, Semester 4

Course #	Course Name	Credits
MMC 820	Managerial Communications Practices & Principles	3
DNP 941	DNP Project II	4
Total Credits		7
Final Cohort Meeting and Graduation

Note:

A minimum of 500 residency hours must be completed during the program to reach the 1,000 required DNP hours. Of the 500 required DNP hours, no more than 120 hours can be in indirect patient care experiences outside of the student’s current practice. The balance of the hours will be obtained through the DNP project and leadership activities. Faculty may contact the mentor at any time for verification of hours and progress of goals/objectives.

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