Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

00:00 Nursing leaders play an important role in improving healthcare systems, advancing patient outcomes and helping shape the future of the 00:11 profession. Building on the foundation of graduate nursing competencies for experienced registered nurses who are ready to lead change at the 00:20 highest level of nursing practice, a Doctor of Nursing Practice can be an important next step. In this video, we’ll explore the Doctor 00:28 of Nursing Practice from University of Phoenix, including who the program is designed for, what you’ll learn, 00:35 and how it supports experienced nurses pursuing advanced leadership and practice roles. The Doctor of Nursing Practice is designed for working 00:43 nurses who want to earn a terminal degree in nursing. It’s important to note that this program does not prepare 00:50 students for professional certification or state licensure as a nurse or advanced practice nurse. Instead, it 00:58 builds on your existing education and professional experience to help strengthen your leadership and practice expertise. The baccalaureate degree program in 01:07 nursing, master’s degree program in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at University of Phoenix are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. 01:17 Throughout the program, you’ll explore how to integrate scientific evidence with advanced nursing practice to improve healthcare delivery, patient 01:26 outcomes and organizational performance. The curriculum emphasizes applying research in real-world healthcare 01:33 settings while developing strategies that support quality improvement and system-level change. You’ll study subjects such as advanced nursing 01:42 practice, executive leadership, scholarly innovation and quality improvement while developing the ability to evaluate evidence, lead 01:50 interdisciplinary teams and implement meaningful improvements within healthcare organizations. The program is designed to help prepare graduates for 01:59 roles such as associate professor, clinical nursing instructor and executive nurse leadership roles. A 02:06 key in-person component of the program is the DNP applied project. 02:10 Beginning early in your studies, you’ll work with an applied project chair to identify a practice-focused healthcare challenge, develop an evidence-based 02:18 solution and complete your project through structured milestones that keep you making steady progress throughout the program. This program is designed to 02:27 support working nurses balancing professional responsibilities while pursuing a doctoral degree. 02:33 Courses are typically eight weeks long, allowing students to continue advancing their education while maintaining their careers and personal commitments. 02:42 Whether your goal is to strengthen your leadership capabilities, improve healthcare systems, translate research into practice or earn the 02:51 highest practice-focused degree in nursing, the Doctor of Nursing Practice from University of Phoenix may be a program to consider. 02:59 Whether you’re gathering information or ready to take the next step, our enrollment representatives are happy to help you learn more about the 03:06 program, discuss your goals and understand the options available to you. 03:12 If you’re ready to move forward, you can also apply at phoenix.edu.