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Courses

1

Course at a time

8

Weeks per course

5

Courses per year

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. 

Topics covered in this degree include:

  • Biostatistics, epidemiology and clinical inquiry
  • Philosophy, theory and science for advanced nursing practice
  • Information systems and healthcare delivery technology
  • Policy and regulation in healthcare

Careers & Outcomes

What can you do with a Doctor of Nursing Practice?

A DNP can prepare you to be a:

  • Nursing director
  • Clinic director
  • Nurse manager
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.

Tuition

Paying for school

locked-in tuition

$810

Cost per credit

Keep the same fixed, affordable tuition from start to finish of your degree program, even if it takes longer than you planned. That’s our promise: no matter what surprises life brings, you can count on us.

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Accreditation & Faculty

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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) 

Faculty fast facts

25

Average years of industry experience

7

Chief Executive Officers

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

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