PURDUE UNIVERSITY NORTHWEST · UNITED STATES
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
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At a glance
36 mo
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- Nationally recognized by U.S. News & World ReportRanked among top nursing graduate programs
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) candidate statusProgram Accreditation
- Indiana Center for Evidence Based Nursing Practice AffiliateCenter Affiliation
- Focus on translation science and evidence-based practiceProgram Focus
- Online coursework with a one-week on-campus intensiveDelivery Mode
Purdue University Northwest's post-master's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program focuses on translation science, preparing nurses to lead healthcare transformation. Graduates will become experts in finding, evaluating, synthesizing, and applying evidence to improve patient outcomes and organizational systems. The program emphasizes translating best evidence into practice with guidance from experienced faculty and facilitators, ultimately advancing patient care and nursing practice.
Curriculum
The DNP curriculum builds upon your master's-level coursework. You may need to complete advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment courses before diving into the DNP core curriculum and the translation science sequence. The program culminates in a practice inquiry project, supported by independent residencies and faculty guidance. Students typically follow a three-year part-time plan.
- Year One
- Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice NursingNUR 50200
- Advanced Health AssessmentNUR 50300
- Year Two
- Informatics In NursingNUR 52500
- Healthcare Organization, Policy and EconomicsNUR 65600
- Health Policy Local to GlobalNUR 63200
- Year Three
- Special Topics/Independent Study In NursingNUR 59900
- Evidence Based PracticeNUR 62400
- Applied Biostatistics for Outcome EvaluationNUR 62600
Careers
The DNP program prepares graduates for advanced roles in healthcare, equipping them with the skills to manage patients and populations, lead nursing practice, and contribute to clinical education. Graduates are prepared to integrate systems, theory, science, and evidence to advance care, influence policy, and evaluate outcomes.
- Management of individual patients and populations
- Leadership in nursing practice
- Clinical education
Entry requirements
Master's Degree in NursingGraduated from an accredited program with a master's degree in nursing, with grades of "B" or better in all previous Master's coursework.
Statistics CourseEvidence of successful completion of an introductory statistics course, or willingness to take statistics upon admission.
Current RN (Registered Nurse) licensure in the state where practice will occur is required. A personal interview is also part of the admission process.
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Specific tuition and living cost information is not provided on the program page. Please contact the university for details.
How to apply
1. Submit ApplicationComplete and submit your application for admission by the relevant deadline.
2. Provide Academic TranscriptsSubmit official transcripts from all previous institutions, demonstrating a master's degree in nursing with a minimum B grade in all coursework.
3. Verify RN LicensureProvide evidence of current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state where you will be practicing.
4. Demonstrate Statistics ProficiencySubmit proof of successful completion of an introductory statistics course or prepare to take one upon admission.
5. Attend Personal InterviewBe prepared for a personal interview as part of the admission process.
Scholarships
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Accreditation
The post-master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program was granted candidacy status by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) effective July 18, 2022. This candidacy status expires in Spring 2028. Graduates are prepared for roles including patient and population management, nursing practice leadership, and clinical education.