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.
- Practice complex procedures and assessments in immersive learning experiences with our virtual reality (VR) integration.
Gain the Expertise That Employers Need
- Analyze data and scientific research to improve nursing practice and health care delivery.
- 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 three 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.
Respected Accreditations
The online Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Purdue Global is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Purdue Global is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
The DAISY® Award for Extraordinary Nurses
Purdue Global School of Nursing proudly partners with The DAISY Foundation™ to recognize and celebrate extraordinary nursing students.
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Meet Sade
Sade Adeojo moved from Nigeria to the U.S. in 1996, worked multiple jobs while raising a family, and kept her childhood dream of becoming a doctor alive. With support from Purdue Global, she now holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree and psychiatric mental health certificate, allowing her to build a medical practice combining physical and mental healthcare.
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 three terms.
A minimum of 1,000 postbaccalaureate practice hours are required to successfully complete the DNP.
Sample Courses
- Translating Evidence into Nursing Practice
- Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Social Determinants of Population Health
- Ethics, Policy, and Advocacy in Population Health
- Advanced Systems Leadership: Transforming the Healthcare Organization Health
- Advanced Health Information and Technologies
- Quality Improvement and Interprofessional Collaboration for the Doctoral Nurse
Program Requirements
1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours
Virtual Reality Learning
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program uses VR technology to provide students with an immersive learning experience to practice clinical procedures in a virtual setting. Highly visual 3D simulations replicate real-life scenarios and health care procedures to provide nursing students opportunities to practice skills learned in courses.
Healthcare Simulation Standards Endorsement
Purdue Global School of Nursing's immersive VR learning program achieved the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) Healthcare Simulation Standards Endorsement, signifying a commitment that every simulation activity (including VR) is thoughtfully designed to meet educational goals while adhering to best practices that promote safety, reliability, and measurable outcomes.
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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Career Opportunities
With the shrinking number of primary care providers, the nursing shortage, and the increasing complexity of patient care, the field of nursing needs clinical experts and leaders with the highest level of scientific knowledge and expertise. The Doctor of Nursing Practice online program is designed to prepare graduates to pursue clinical and leadership positions as advanced nurses in a variety of roles.
Average Salary
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In Your State
General labor market and salary data are provided by Lightcast and may not represent the outcomes experienced by Purdue Global graduates in these programs. Purdue Global graduates in these programs may earn salaries substantially different or less than the amounts listed above. The skills and employers mentioned are a representation of the hiring needs within the labor market generated by Lightcast and may change over time. There can be no guarantee that any listed employer is or will be hiring in the future or will hire a Purdue Global graduate. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education, and opportunities for employment that are outside of Purdue Global's control. The default state is Indiana for those outside of the U.S.
Purdue Global does not guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement. See Notes and Conditions below for important information.
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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