Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is one of the highest degrees available in nursing. Discover if it's worth it, the steps you need to take to get there, and more.

Popular Online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Programs

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Grand Canyon University

GCU's College of Nursing and Health Care Professions has a nearly 35-year tradition of preparing students to fill evolving healthcare roles as highly qualified professionals. GCU offers a full spectrum of nursing degrees, from a pre-licensure BSN degree to a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.

Accreditation
CCNE
Location
Online
Prerequisite
RN Required

Enrollment: Nationwide

Georgetown University
Nursing@Georgetown delivers Georgetown University’s MS in Nursing program online, preparing RNs with a BSN to pursue certification in an APRN specialty. Students can earn their degree in as few as 19 months.
Accreditation
CCNE
Location
Online
Prerequisite
RN Required

Enrollment: Nationwide, excluding NY and WA.

Liberty University
At Liberty, you’ll benefit from 30+ years of learning, growing, adapting, and innovating for the distance learner — and more than a decade of researching the needs of the online student. You can be confident that we’ve taken the time to learn what’s important to you.
Accreditation
CCNE
Location
Online
Prerequisite
RN Required

Enrollment: Nationwide

Simmons University

RNs with an associate degree: Advance your nursing career with a supportive online RN to BSN program for women. Simmons University has been empowering nursing leaders for more than 100 years and offering innovative online degree programs since 2013. Up to 96 transfer credits accepted. Request information now.

Accreditation
CCNE
Location
Online
Prerequisite
RN Required

Enrollment: Nationwide

DNP Salary
$115,800 per year
Source: BLS
How Long Does it Take to Earn your DNP?
3-8 Years
Source: BLS

How to Become a DNP

Explore our step-by-step guide to earning your Doctorate Nurse Practitioner (DNP) degree. DNP Degree Guide

What Is a DNP and Is It Worth It?

If you’re considering a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree you might be having a hard time deciding if it’s the right degree for you. This guide will explain what it is and if it might be right for you. How to Get a DNP

DNP vs Ph.D. in Nursing - What is the Difference?

Choosing between your DNP or PhD? This guide will explain the differences between the two and help you figure out which is right for you. DNP vs Ph.D Guide

How to Go From RN to DNP

For nurses, earning your DNP is often the ultimate career goal. Fortunately, if you’re already an RN, you don’t have to start from square one. Find out how you can go from an RN to a DNP. RN to DNP Guide

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