Doctor of Nursing Practice
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program Overview
Prepare to improve health outcomes at the systems level through Spalding University’s doctor of Nursing Practice degree program. Tailored to those executive leadership, clinical practice or education, the DNP empowers nursing leaders to apply knowledge and skills in real-world settings. Experienced faculty and dynamic coursework are designed to prepare professionals to implement evidence-informed interventions and measure meaningful outcomes.
This practice-focused terminal degree builds on your experience as a master’s-prepared nurse or APRN and prepares you to improve healthcare systems and patient outcomes at both the individual and community level.
- 30 credit hours of core courses
- 6 credit hours of specialty emphasis
- 100% online
- Eight-week sessions
- Rolling admissions, start virtually anytime with classes starting every six to eight weeks
DNP Courses
The Spalding University curriculum for the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program prepares nurses for the most advanced level of practice. Courses include Quality Management, Informatics and Business Intelligence and Healthcare Finance for the Doctor of Nursing Practice, in addition to other core courses and electives. Students also participate in three DNP scholarly projects during the program.
Each course pairs online learning with precepted practice hours that can be completed in your home locale or locale of choice. Our DNP program offers:
- A convenient, user-friendly online format
- 8-week sessions
- 30 credit hours of core DNP coursework and 6 hours of specialty emphasis
Admission Requirements
Do you want to impact healthcare outcomes at the highest level? Discover how Spalding’s Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program can accelerate your career on your terms.
Tuition
Are you ready to be a leader in nursing? Learn about tuition and fees for our Doctor of Nursing Practice program, as well as your financial aid options.
Accreditation
The baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees in nursing at Spalding University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
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DISCOVER YOUR GROWTH POTENTIAL
The world is waiting for you. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 34% job growth for nurse practitioners between 2024 and 2034, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.
Dynamic Preparation
Spalding DNP graduates are prepared as healthcare leaders for many career paths including:
- Chief nursing officer
- Director of nursing services
- Clinical practice leader
- Healthcare system administrator
- Hospitalist
- Nursing school chair or dean
- Professor of nursing
- Public health program director
The availability of this program offered me the doctorate degree I never thought I would be able to obtain. The courses are pertinent to my current position and also those I’m considering in my professional future. The instructors are knowledgeable, and the coursework is challenging yet doable for someone with a full-time job.
Carey Henderson, DNP
