DNP Programs

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  • Idaho State University


    Pocatello, ID
    • CCNA ACCREDITED

    Contact Name: Daphne Solomon, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, DNP Coordinator & Clinical Assistant Professor

    ISU School of Nursing Home page: http://www2.isu.edu/nursing/index.shtml

    ISU School of Nursing DNP Program:http://www2.isu.edu/nursing/dnp.shtml

    The Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program will prepare clinical leaders for comprehensive clinical nursing practice that influences health care outcomes for individuals or populations, grounded in evidence-based application, within a changing health care system.

    The Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program is delivered online. Degree options include Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).

    The applicant is required to apply to the Graduate School and to the School of Nursing.

  • Illinois State University


    Chicago, IL

    Contact Name: Kim Schafer Astroth, PhD, RN, Director for Graduate Programs

  • Indiana State University


    Terre Haute, IN

    Contact Name: Erik Southard, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, Professor, DNP Program Coordinator

    The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at Indiana State University prepares nurses to be innovative leaders and environmental change agents to transform our healthcare delivery system. The DNP represents the highest level of preparation in nursing practice, broadening the graduate’s ability to process and translate new evidence into nursing practice. This ability is essential to maximizing the safety and efficacy of nursing practice to improve patient outcomes.

    The DNP program is a 37-credit hour post master’s program requiring a total of 1,000 hours of supervised clinical preceptorship*
    Consistent with other DNP programs, there is no dissertation requirement. Current APRNs can bring up to 650 post-baccalaureate clinical hours. 
    Students complete a DNP scholarly project based on their individual expertise and interests.

    BSN-DNP (FNP & Executive Leadership) coming in fall 2022

  • Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis


    Indianapolis, IN
    • CCNA ACCREDITED

    Contact Name: Rebecca Bartlett Ellis, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

  • Indiana Wesleyan University


    Marion, IN
    • CCNA ACCREDITED

    Contact Name: Ruth Eby, DNP, RNC, Dean, Division of Doctoral Nursing

    IWU Doctor of Nursing Practice program prepares nurses at the highest level of leadership, scholarship, and character to be world changers in global healthcare systems. The program is based on the understanding that nurses provide services, which include the direct care of individual clients, management of care for populations, administration of nursing systems, and development and implementation of health policy.

    Indiana Wesleyan University has been offering online educational options for nearly two decades. The doctoral programs build on this history to offer the programs and include three residencies in each program (and for the APRN health assessment course) to provide connection and build skills needed by all nursing leaders.

  • Jacksonville State University


    Jacksonville, AL
    • CCNA ACCREDITED

    Contact Name: Donna Dunn, PhD, CNM, FNP-BC, DNP Program Coordinator

  • Jacksonville University


    Jacksonville, FL
    • CCNA ACCREDITED

    Contact Name: Hilary Morgan, Ph.D, CNM, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, lead faculty

  • James Madison University


    Harrisonburg, VA
    • CCNA ACCREDITED

    Contact Name: Christine Argenbright, PhD, RN, CNL, Interim Program Coordinator

    Post MSN- Advanced Practice Nursing or Leadership in Healthcare Systems. The number of credit hours required from MSN to DNP depends on the number of hours obtained post BSN degree.

    James Madison University will begin offering a Post Bachelors Health Policy Certificate program in January 2025.
    Highlights of the program include:
    • Admission open to individuals with any Bachelor\'s  Degree
    • Fully online program
    • Only 12 credits (2 Core courses, and 2 elective courses)
    • Interprofessional, experienced faculty
    • Optional Capitol Hill immersion opportunities
    Our website continues to be developed but I am sharing the link to provide more information. Applications will be accepted starting in Fall 2024.

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