Doctoral degree

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Location:

2 years

Approximate Program Length

31

Total Credits

$810

Cost per Credit

Online

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Enhance your career and advance the discipline of nursing with our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). This program is designed for working nurses who require a doctorate for advanced practice or nurses who desire their terminal degree. It does not prepare students for professional certification or state licensure as a nurse or as an advanced practice nurse.

Identify problems in healthcare and use research to develop solutions
Deliver high-quality advanced nursing care based in research evidence
Impact the delivery of healthcare to improve patient outcomes
Develop scholarship skills to advance the science of nursing by publishing research papers and giving presentations

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Courses

1

Course at a time

8

Weeks per course

5

Courses per year

Program Details

Requirements

You’ll need 31 credits to complete this Doctor of Nursing Practice online. Your course schedule may vary based on transferable credits or credits earned through the University’s Prior Learning Assessment.

11 Core Courses

Here’s where you’ll pick up the majority of your program-specific knowledge.

0 General Education Courses

0 Elective Courses

Core Courses:

DNP/700: DNP Expectations Seminar
DNP/701: Biostatistics and Epidemiology
DNP/705: Philosophy, Theory, and Science of Nursing Practice
DNP/750: DNP Applied Project I
DNP/710: Evidence-Based Practice Measurement and Clinical Inquiry
DNP/715: Information Systems and Health Care Delivery Technology
DNP/751: DNP Applied Project II
DNP/725: Policy and Regulation in Health Care
DNP/730: Organizational and Systems Leadership
DNP/740: Clinical Prevention and Population Health
DNP/752: DNP Applied Project III

General Education Courses:

Elective Courses:

Applied Project

You’ll begin your applied project in your first course and follow a schedule of milestones throughout your program. This makes your project achievable in smaller segments and helps identify any challenges early, so there are no surprises or delays at the end.

Partner with dedicated doctoral faculty. You’ll work with your assigned Applied Project Chair throughout your program, allowing for critical feedback along the way.

Schedule

Your academic counselor will help schedule your courses for a Doctor of Nursing Practice.

What you'll learn

When you earn your Doctor of Nursing Practice online, you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job.

You'll learn how to:

Integrate scientific underpinnings and advocacy to advance nursing practice and improve the health care environment.
Employ leadership strategies to improve health care outcomes.
Translate scientific evidence and innovations to improve population health status and care outcomes.
Demonstrate advanced practice judgment, systems thinking and accountability in designing, delivering and evaluating evidence based practice to improve health outcomes.

Careers & Outcomes

Possible career outcomes for graduates of this program

The data below reflects recent conditions in a dynamic and changing Arizona labor market, which may be different when you graduate. University of Phoenix does not and cannot guarantee employment, salary levels, or career advancement, as those outcomes vary by many factors specific to the individual. This data is not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.

Related occupations ¹

Arizona

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Salary range ²

$58-86k

25th-75th percentile from BLS

EST. JOB POSTINGS ³

442

12 mo. average from Emsi

Data last updated at 9pm on Oct. 20, 2020

The related occupation reflects the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) occupation for which this program prepares graduates.
Salary ranges reflect the 25th and 75th percentile for the occupation in Arizona, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).The salary ranges are not specific to students or graduates of University of Phoenix. Actual outcomes vary based on multiple factors, including prior work experience, geographic location, and other factors specific to the individual. University of Phoenix does not guarantee employment, salary level, or career advancement.
The estimated number of job postings over the past 12 months in your state are provided by Emsi, a labor market analytics firm. This data may not reflect your local market conditions. Further, market conditions are dynamic and can change. This data is not intended to predict the market conditions that will be present when you graduate from your program.

Arizona

Medical and Health Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.

Salary range ²

$80-143k

25th-75th percentile from BLS

EST. JOB POSTINGS ³

17375

12 mo. average from Emsi

Data last updated at 9pm on Oct. 20, 2020

The related occupation reflects the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) occupation for which this program prepares graduates.
Salary ranges reflect the 25th and 75th percentile for the occupation in Arizona, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).The salary ranges are not specific to students or graduates of University of Phoenix. Actual outcomes vary based on multiple factors, including prior work experience, geographic location, and other factors specific to the individual. University of Phoenix does not guarantee employment, salary level, or career advancement.
The estimated number of job postings over the past 12 months in your state are provided by Emsi, a labor market analytics firm. This data may not reflect your local market conditions. Further, market conditions are dynamic and can change. This data is not intended to predict the market conditions that will be present when you graduate from your program.

What can you do with a Doctor of Nursing Practice?

A DNP can prepare you to be a:

Chief executive officer
Chief operating officer
Chief nursing executive officer
Vice president, patient services

18 %

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for medical and health services managers is projected to be much faster than average between 2018 and 2028.

BLS projections are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.

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Tuition

Paying for school

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Student Experience

An education that fits your busy life

Balancing family, work and school

Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.

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Online learning

Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.

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Around-the-clock support and resources

You have a support team available up to 20 hours a day, 5 days a week. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 90% of our surveyed students.

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Accreditation & Faculty

Count on the quality of your education

Institutional accreditation

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org. Since 1978, University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and its predecessor.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is aligned with leading industry organizations, such as:

American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN®)
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)

Real-world faculty

25

Average years of industry experience

7

Chief Executive Officers

85 %

Of surveyed students would recommend their instructors

Faculty Spotlight

I definitely understand how difficult it is for students who have a family. I try to make my classes as “un-stressful” as possible.

Beverly Jensen

2020 Faculty of the Year

MSN, RN, CNE

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While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projections are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.