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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
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  • Post-baccalaureate options: 5
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

You may enroll in 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ·â€™s doctor of nursing practice (DNP) program as a holder of either a bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree in nursing.

If you seek post-master’s admission to the program, you must have an advanced-practice specialization as a nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, certified registered nurse anesthetist, or certified nurse midwife. If you are on the post-baccalaureate track, becoming a nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist is part of your studies. 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· also offers a dual-degree AGACNP and CRNA program.

The DNP program’s accelerated format provides both full- and part-time options for study. The program can be completed in six semesters of full-time study on the post-graduate track, while you should be willing to commit to three years if you are traveling the post-baccalaureate path full-time.


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Join us for a Zoom session to learn about 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ·'s graduate nursing offerings, including the M.S. in nursing programs and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).

Upcoming Sessions

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  • Monday, July 13 at 4 p.m. |
  • Tuesday, August 4 at 12 p.m. |

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Program Overview

The format of the DNP program includes blended hybrid courses and the use of simulation, case studies, and seminars.

In the post-master’s track, you will complete a minimum of 33 credit hours of coursework.

If you are coming to the program with a bachelor’s-level degree in nursing, you are required to complete 62-72 credit hours to obtain your DNP. The dual-degree AGACNP and CRNA program requires 103 credit hours.

 Our DNP graduates are prepared to effect change and take on high-level roles in health systems, academia, and policy making, with the goal of improving health outcomes for individuals, communities, and the nation as a whole. ”


Tricia Gatlin
  • Tricia K. Gatlin
  • Dean, Wegmans School of Nursing