# Online doctorate in nursing degree [Apply now](/application/quick-app/personal-info) ## Become the nurse leader patients deserve Combine scientific findings and advanced nursing practices in your online doctorate in nursing degree to help improve health care environments and treatment outcomes. This degree program is designed for working nurses who want to complete an online doctorate in nursing. They’ll learn advanced practice and leadership strategies to improve practice settings, healthcare outcomes and design, deliver and evaluate projects to impact project outcomes. Flexibility is key as a doctoral candidate. That’s why all our courses are 100% online and typically 8 weeks long. You’ll begin your applied project from the start. This allows you to follow scheduled milestones throughout your program, which organizes your project into achievable segments. You’ll work with your Applied Project Chair and receive helpful feedback from day one. ## Let's get started [Request Info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information)[Apply Now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info) ## Find the nursing doctoral degree for you 31 > credits The number of credits required to complete a doctorate in nursing degree with UOPX. 4 The number of times a year you can start your degree based on your schedule. 20 > months The program length of a doctorate in nursing degree with UOPX. [See start dates](/admissions/class-start-dates.html) ## Skills you’ll develop with core doctorate in nursing degree courses ### Doctor of Nursing Practice - Advanced nursing  - Executive leadership - Scholarly Innovation  - Advanced practice management  [See the Doctor of Nursing Practice](/online-nursing-degrees/nursing-practice-doctoral-degree.html) ## Outlook for workers with a doctorate in nursing degree ### Doctor of Nursing Practice BLS CATEGORY: Medical Health and Services Managers JOB GROWTH:**23%** [Bureau of Labor Statistics](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm)job growth for medical health and services manager occupations is projected to be **much faster than average** between ((edu.BLSyears)). JOB TITLES: - Associate Professor - Clinical Nursing Instructor - Lecturer - Nurse Educator - Nurse Professor - Clinical Nursing Instructor \Health Information Management Director - Nurse Manager - Practice Manager [Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information)[Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info) *The DNP does not prepare students for professional certification or state licensure as a nurse or as an advanced practice nurse. ## Doctorate in nursing degree course requirements --- ### Doctor of Nursing Practice You’ll take**31**credits of advanced program-specific knowledge to complete this terminal degree. Your Applied Project begins during the first course instead of later in your program so you can build on the advanced knowledge learned at each stage of study. This helps you build your project gradually and identify obstacles early to avoid possible delays and rushing at the end of your program. You’ll work with an assigned Applied Project Chair throughout your program so you can benefit from critical feedback along the way. ### Program Purpose Statement The Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree program prepares graduates in innovative and evidence-based nursing practice that integrates evaluation and application of research evidence and leadership into practice, and develops a commitment to scholarship and advancement of the nursing profession. This program does not prepare students for any type of professional certification or state licensure as a nurse or an Advanced Practice Nurse. [See all courses](/online-nursing-degrees/nursing-practice-doctoral-degree.html) ## Tuition and financial aid ### Affordable, locked-in tuition [Learn about tuition](/tuition-financial-aid.html) ### Ways to pay — and save. Explore your options. From grants and scholarships to transfer credits and federal financial aid, there are a variety of ways to pay for school and save on tuition. > Financial Aid Federal Financial Aid is money from the U.S. Department of Education to help you pay for your college tuition and expenses. [More about financial aid](/tuition-financial-aid/federal-financial-aid.html) > Employer Tuition Discounts Check if your employer provides tuition assistance, benefits, or reimbursement programs toward your degree. [More about employer tuition benefits](/tuition-financial-aid/employer-tuition-benefits.html) > Scholarships Starting with your first course, every new qualifying student will be awarded one of our scholarships. [More about scholarships](/tuition-financial-aid/scholarships.html) > Military or Veteran Benefits See if you qualify to use veterans’ education benefits or tuition assistance to help pay for school. [More about military benefits](/military.html) --- ## Student experience Over 1 million alumni have earned their degrees while balancing work, school and life.**So can you. ** > Manage Time with Flexible Courses [More about time management](/life-as-a-phoenix/time-management.html) > Use Robust Student Resources [More about student resources](/student-resources.html) > Learn Online [More about classes](/student-resources/going-to-class.html) ## How to apply for your Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program Once you’ve selected your degree program, choose your start date from our calendar, apply for free and register before the deadline (usually one week before the program starts). Then you'll speak to an enrollment representative to begin class. - No application fee — no obligation! [See admissions requirements](/admissions.html)[Explore start dates](/admissions/class-start-dates.html) ## Meet your college deans Our college deans focus on developing a career-relevant curriculum. They bring industry experience to the classroom and lead a faculty of academic professionals with one goal in mind—to help you earn the skills you need to pursue your career. ### Raelene Brooks, PhD, RN Dean, College of Nursing [Learn more](/about/academic-leadership/dean-raelene-brooks.html) ### Patrick LaRose, DNP, RN Associate Dean of Undergraduate and Doctoral Studies, College of Nursing [Learn more](/about/academic-leadership/associate-dean-patrick-larose.html) ## Programmatic accreditation The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at the University of Phoenix are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. 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) ## Doctorate in nursing degree FAQs Expand AllCollapse All ### How long does it take to get a doctorate in nursing degree? The approximate program length is 22 months, but it depends on a few factors including whether you take breaks during your program.   ### What’s the benefit of earning a doctorate in nursing ? Completing this degree can prepare you to take on the most senior health care practice positions, including Nurse Manager, Health Information Management Director or Clinical Director. You can also qualify to teach nurses as a Nursing Professor, Clinical Nursing Instructor or Associate Professor. ### Can I get my doctorate in nursing degree online? Yes, all our courses are available online, including the Applied Project. You’ll take one course at a time over 8 weeks. You and your peers will engage in discussions, assignments and learning activities. Plus, you’ll learn from faculty who bring their own real-world experience and an average of 25 years of industry experience. You’ll learn skills important to drive your career growth, impact care outcomes, help you lead care institutions and guide the next generation of nurses. - [Nursing Mnemonics to Help You Prepare for the NCLEX](/articles/nursing/nursing-mnemonics-to-help-you-prepare-for-the-nclex) — Online Degrees | March 24, 2022 • 9 Minutes - [What Can You Do With a BSN?](/articles/nursing/what-can-you-do-with-a-bsn) — Online Degrees | March 10, 2026 • 8 minutes - [What Is a Travel Nurse?](/articles/nursing/what-is-a-travel-nurse) — Career Support | August 07, 2024 • 9 Minutes Load More...