Doctor of Nursing Practice (Post-Baccalaureate)

Additional Information

We offer the post-baccalaureate (BSN to DNP) option on both a full-time and part-time basis. In the BSN to DNP Program Plan, you will find information about the part-time and full-time program plans. The full-time plan is for three years and the part-time plans are for four and five years.

All graduate coursework is taught by nursing faculty who hold doctoral degrees. Courses will be offered over the summer, fall and spring terms, with classes beginning in fall 2021. Students select a population focus of either adult-gerontologic or family health nursing, and a role preparation as an administrator (at least 68 credits) or adult-gerontologic primary care nurse practitioner or family nurse practitioner (at least 73 credits).

Students complete at least 1,050 hours of clinicals for an administration focus and at least 1,087 hours for advanced clinical practice (NP, CNS). To facilitate graduate study, first-year courses are mostly 700-level courses taught on Mondays. Second-year courses include 800-level courses generally taught on Tuesdays. Third-year courses consist of 800-level courses taught on Wednesdays. These courses are taught in a combination of delivery methods including in-person, as well as both synchronous and asynchronous online. The summer and winterim courses are also offered in a hybrid format that combines online components with immersion experiences. Clinical practicums require additional time scheduled during the week, though many of these hours can be arranged within a one-hour driving distance from your home community/region.