Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
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Online DNP Program Overview
This is your time. Meet the ongoing call for nurses with DNPs. Earn your next degree and be ready to perform at the very highest level of nursing.
- Add a terminal degree to your existing RN and MSN credentials to stay competitive in the rapidly changing health care environment.
- Complete your courses online while balancing the demands of your nursing career.
- Prepare to practice in clinical and leadership roles with a focus on improving patient and health care system outcomes.
Gain the Expertise That Employers Need
- Analyze data and scientific research to improve nursing practice.
- Provide organizational and system leadership to continuously improve quality of health care and foster interprofessional collaboration.
- Evaluate ethical, legal, and societal factors in shaping and developing health policies.
Scholarly Project
Complete a practice-focused final project over the course of four terms. Work under the mentorship of a DNP consultant and in collaboration with a mentor at practice site.
Practice Experience
Integrate practice and theory in the delivery of complex health care within your specialty area. You’ll need to complete a minimum of 1,000 postbaccalaureate practice hours to graduate.
CCNE Accredited
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Purdue Global is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.CCNEAccreditation.org).
Learn From Expert DNP Faculty
100% of faculty are doctorally prepared and many have decades of nursing experience. They bring real-world knowledge to the classroom and understand what it takes to succeed in the field.
Note: At this time, residents of the following states and territories may not enroll in this program: Hawaii, Louisiana, New York, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, Guam, and Virgin Islands. In addition, international students are not eligible to enroll in this program.
See Notes and Conditions below for important information.
Purdue Global Is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
The HLC (HLCommission.org) is an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The DAISY® Award for Extraordinary Nurses
Purdue Global School of Nursing proudly partners with The DAISY Foundation™ to recognize and celebrate extraordinary nursing students.
Calculate Your Time and Cost
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What Courses Will I Take?
The Doctor of Nursing program consists of nine 700–800 level courses, concluding with a practice-focused final project over the last four terms.
A minimum of 1,000 postbaccalaureate practice hours are required to successfully complete the DNP.
Sample Courses
- Professional Role Development of the DNP-Prepared Nurse
- Epidemiology and Social Determinants of Population Health
- Ethics, Policy, and Advocacy for Population Health
- Clinical Decision Making for Practice Doctorate
- Transforming the Health Care Organization
Program Requirements
1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours
Upcoming Start Dates
We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.
Ways to Save on Time and Tuition
Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.
Transfer Credits
Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions.
Financial Aid
Learn about federal financial aid programs available for many of our degree programs.
Grants and Loans
Learn about federal and state grants and loan programs that may be available.
Corporate Partner Benefits
Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.
Military Tuition Reduction
Graduate tuition savings for military include a 17–30% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and 14% per credit for veterans for graduate programs.
Prior Military Experience
Earn credit for your military training. We offer credit for ACE-evaluated training and CLEP and DANTES examinations.
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Possible Behavioral Interview Questions for This Field of Study
- What strategies do you use to manage a patient who is not compliant with their treatment plan?
- How would you handle a situation where a coworker is underperforming?
- How do you manage your time effectively during a busy shift?
- Can you tell us about a time when you had to deliver bad news to a patient's family? How did you do it?
- What is your approach to working with interdisciplinary teams in a hospital setting?
Sample Skills Developed and Used in This Field
- Management
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- Research
- Electronic Medical Record
- Mental Health
- Nursing Practices
- Leadership
- Teaching
- Problem Solving
- Quality Improvement
- Writing
- Decision Making
- Professionalism
- Digital Literacy
- Clinical Practices
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Download the Program Brochure
Download our brochure to learn more about the Online Doctor of Nursing Practice and the benefits of earning your degree at Purdue Global.
Prepare yourself for success with a doctoral degree in nursing practice.
Get to Know Our Faculty
Purdue Global faculty members are real-world practitioners who bring knowledge gained through the powerful combination of higher learning and industry experience.
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Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2024–2025
Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school- or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, August 2025. 2024–2025 academic year.