The Doctor of Nursing Practice at Cleveland State University places emphasis on clinical practice and leadership training. The DNP is instrumental in advancing a clinical nursing career. Cleveland State University’s DNP program uniquely prepares graduates to obtain the doctorate degree through the post-baccalaureate degree and post-masters degree entry points. The program provides the necessary coursework to obtain nurse practitioner certifications. Students have the option of choosing from two certification tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). A Health Systems Leadership track is available for students with a post-masters in nursing degree.
Why Cleveland State University?
We are innovators! 
Complete your degree in a hybrid format. From opportunities for hands-on learning at our state-of-the-art simulation center to video conferences with faculty, we set the standard for educational and professional success.
We have expert faculty and clinical partners!
You will have access to the industry\'s leading experts both in the classroom and clinical practice settings.
We embrace diversity in the heart of an urban setting!
All of the School of Nursing programs are community-based with a focus on population health. Our diverse student body is at the core of our mission and each individual brings a combination of background, experiences, talents, and challenges as a valuable addition to our college and the communities we serve.

Cleveland State University School of Nursing admitted its first Doctor of Nursing Practice degree cohort in the Fall of 2019. Cohorts begin the program in the Fall of each year.