Program Overview

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Online Nursing Programs

The university offers a range of online nursing programs, including:

• Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Executive Nurse Leadership
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with various tracks:
  • Family Nurse Practitioner Track
  • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Track
  • Nurse-Midwifery Track
  • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Track
  • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track
  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track

Programs for BSN Holders

The following programs are available for BSN holders:

• DNP-AGACNP (Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner)
• DNP-FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner)
• DNP-NM (Nurse-Midwifery)
• DNP-NNP (Neonatal Nurse Practitioner)
• DNP-PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)
• DNP-PNP (Pediatric Nurse Practitioner)

DNP-AGACNP Program Features

• CCNE-accredited and U.S. News & World Report ranked program
• Online main coursework with on-campus immersions throughout the program
• Practicum requirement total: 1,125 hours
• 15-week courses with three terms per year
• Nationally recognized faculty for students to learn from
• Clinical Placement Support
• Total credits: 75

DNP-AGACNP Admission Requirements

• BSN from a regionally accredited school of nursing
• 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Minimum one (1) year full-time acute care registered nursing experience within the past two (2) years
• Current unencumbered RN license
• Complete an acceptable written personal statement
• Three letters of recommendation
• No GRE or MAT Required

DNP-FNP Program Features

• CCNE-accredited and U.S. News & World Report ranked program
• Main coursework is online with on-campus immersions throughout the program
• Practicum requirement total: 1,125 hours for BSN pathway and 1,000 hours minimum for MSN pathway
• Courses are 15 weeks, with three terms per year
• Students learn from nationally recognized faculty
• Clinical placement support
• Total credits: 75 for BSN pathway and 38-75 for MSN pathway

DNP-FNP Admission Requirements

• BSN or MSN from a regionally accredited school of nursing
• 3.0 cumulative GPA
• One (1) year of full-time experience as a practicing professional nurse by the first day of class
• Current unencumbered RN license
• Complete an acceptable written personal statement
• Three letters of recommendation
• No GRE or MAT Required

DNP-NM Program Features

• ACME-accredited, CCNE-accredited, and U.S. News & World Report ranked program
• Main coursework is online with on-campus immersions throughout the program
• Practicum requirement total: 1,125 hours for BSN pathway and 1,000 hours minimum for MSN pathway
• Courses are 15 weeks, with one term per year
• Students learn from nationally recognized faculty
• Clinical placement support
• Total credits: 75 for BSN pathway and 38-75 for MSN pathway

DNP-NM Admission Requirements

• BSN or MSN from a regionally accredited school of nursing
• 3.0 GPA
• At least one year of full-time experience as a professional nurse in labor and delivery, on the mother-baby unit, or in an outpatient OB/GYN setting at time of application
• Current unencumbered RN license
• Complete an acceptable written personal statement
• Three letters of recommendation
• No GRE or MAT Required

DNP-NNP Program Features

• CCNE-accredited and U.S. News & World Report ranked program
• Main coursework is online with on-campus immersions throughout the program
• Practicum requirement total: 1,125 hours for BSN pathway and 1,000 hours minimum for MSN pathway
• Courses are 15 weeks, with three terms per year
• Students learn from nationally recognized faculty
• Clinical placement support
• Total credits: 75 for BSN pathway and 38-75 for MSN pathway

DNP-NNP Admission Requirements

• BSN or MSN from a regionally accredited school of nursing
• 3.0 cumulative GPA
• The equivalent of a minimum (1) year of full-time Level 3 NICU neo-natal clinical practice experience by the first day of class
• Current unencumbered RN license
• Complete an acceptable written personal statement
• Three letters of recommendation
• No GRE or MAT Required

DNP-PMHNP Program Features

• CCNE-accredited and ranked by U.S. News & World Report
• Online main coursework with on-campus immersions throughout the program
• Practicum requirement total: 1,125 hours
• 15-week courses with three terms per year
• Nationally recognized faculty for students to learn from
• Clinical Placement Support
• Total credits: 75

DNP-PMHNP Admission Requirements

• BSN from a regionally accredited school of nursing
• 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Minimum one (1) year of full-time mental health registered nursing experience within the past two (2) years
• Current unencumbered RN license
• Complete an acceptable written personal statement
• Three letters of recommendation
• No GRE or MAT Required

DNP-PNP Program Features

• Earn your Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON), ranked No. 60 (Top 10%) in U.S. News & World Report's 2022 Best Graduate Schools: DNP
• Main coursework is online with on-campus immersions throughout the program
• Practicum requirement total: 1,125 hours for Primary Care, with an additional 600 hours for Acute Care track
• Courses are 15 weeks long, with three terms per year
• Students learn from a nationally recognized faculty
• Clinical placement support provided
• Total credits: 75 for Primary Care track; 14 for the additional Acute Care track

DNP-PNP Admission Requirements

• BSN from a regionally accredited school of nursing
• 3.0 cumulative GPA
• One (1) year of full-time experience as a practicing professional nurse caring for pediatric patients by the first day of class
• Current unencumbered RN license
• Complete an acceptable written personal statement
• Three letters of recommendation
• No GRE or MAT Required

Important Dates

• Now accepting applications for various programs
• Seating is limited
• Next start dates vary by program:
  • Summer 2026 for DNP-AGACNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, and DNP-PNP
  • Fall 2026 for DNP-NM and DNP-NNP