Program Overview

Doctor of Nursing Practice Program

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at East Carolina University is designed to prepare advanced practice nurses for leadership roles in the healthcare industry. The program focuses on rural, underserved populations and offers personalized faculty mentorship throughout the DNP project completion.

Program Features

• Doctorally prepared faculty skilled in practice, teaching, scholarship, and service
  • A wide range of nursing leadership experience
  • Clinical practice and research projects
• A focus on rural, underserved populations
• Personalized faculty mentorship throughout DNP project completion
• Innovative uses of technology
• An interprofessional curriculum that prepares students for the future of healthcare
• Simulation laboratory and standardized patient experiences to validate didactic learning
• Assistance with clinical site placements
• Options for course electives to augment professional career goals

Specializations

• Nurse Anesthesia
• Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Post-Master's Advance Practice Registered Nurse
• Post-Master's Health Systems Leadership
• Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Other Doctorate Degree Program Options

For those interested in a research doctorate, the PhD in Nursing program is also available.

Accreditation

The Doctor of Nursing Practice and/or post-graduate APRN certificate at East Carolina University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Institutional and Professional Licensure Disclosures

East Carolina University's degree programs satisfy the professional licensure and/or certification requirements in North Carolina and prepare students to sit for these exams. However, requirements in other states may be different. It is essential for students to discuss this topic with their program of interest before enrolling.