Doctorate of Nursing Practice

Program Requirements

The Doctorate of Nursing Practice is a practicefocused program designed to prepare experts in specialized advanced nursing practice. Students focus heavily on innovative and evidence-based practice, reflecting the application of credible research findings. The practice-focused doctoral program includes integrative practice experiences and an intense practice immersion experience. Students in a practice-based program carry out a practice application-oriented conclusive project, which is an integral part of the integrative practice experience. The Doctorate of Nursing Practice is a terminal degree with outlined essentials by the American Association of Credentialing Nurses Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice.