Program Overview

Doctor of Nursing Practice Online

Program Overview

The online Doctor of Nursing Practice program at St. Thomas University prepares you for the highest levels of professional achievement. Whether you're interested in administration, research and technology, teaching the next generation of nurses, or becoming a healthcare entrepreneur, our DNP curriculum will build on your experience as you rapidly expand your knowledge. Supportive STU professors will also mentor you at each stage of your development, from your first course to your final doctoral project.

Learning Outcomes

• Integrate advanced knowledge of nursing theory, methods of inquiry, and related sciences in care delivery for rural and underserved populations
• Demonstrate transformational leadership and accountability in advanced nursing, and analyze organizational models for safe and quality healthcare delivery
• Apply evidence-based knowledge to guide advanced nursing practice and improve healthcare outcomes for patients, communities, and the nation
• Demonstrate leadership in different realms of nursing while utilizing and evaluating healthcare information systems, information technology, communication systems, and patient care technology
• Serve as a leader and participate in creating and implementing health policy to advocate for the nursing profession and the healthcare community
• Support, collaborate, and communicate effectively with interprofessional teams to formulate effective practice approaches that improve health outcomes for individuals and communities
• Appraise scientific data to translate evidence into nursing practice and healthcare delivery
• Develop health strategies based on scientific knowledge for health promotion, disease prevention, and the elimination of health disparities in underserved populations
• Implement culturally sensitive and holistic approaches to leading and mentoring other nurses to ensure they achieve excellence in nursing practice and decision-making in complex situations, based on scientific evidence and advanced levels of clinical judgment

Doctor of Nursing Practice Career Opportunities

• Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
• Director of Nursing
• Nurse Educator
• Nurse Administrator
• Nurse Researcher
• Nurse Faculty
• Nurse Entrepreneur

Total Tuition

$25,870

Duration

As few as 18 months

Credit Hours

39

Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree, master's degree, Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, and post-graduate certificate programs in nursing at St. Thomas University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001.

Admission Requirements

• Free application
• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Active RN license
• Completed free application
• MSN degree from an accredited institution
• Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
• Active and unencumbered Florida or Georgia nursing license
• Residency in Florida or Georgia for clinicals

Courses

Required Core Courses

• NUR 800: Evidence Appraisal
• NUR 810: Transformational Leadership
• NUR 820: Applied Advanced Research and Nursing
• NUR 830: Information Technology and Nursing Implications
• NUR 840: Health Care Policy
• NUR 850: Population Health in Nursing
• NUR 860: Quantitative Research
• NUR 870: Qualitative Research
• NUR 880: Quality Improvement in Health Care
• NUR 900: Practicum Project Proposal
• NUR 910: DNP Practicum I
• NUR 920: DNP Practicum II
• NUR 930: DNP Practicum III

Calendar

• Summer 1: 5/17/25 - 6/27/25
• Summer 2: 6/28/25 - 8/8/25
• Fall 1: 8/23/25 - 10/17/25
• Fall 2: 10/18/25 - 12/12/25

Tuition Breakdown