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Bachelor's to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

4 Years Blended Bachelors Program

The College of St Scholastica

Program Overview

Nurses who obtain a DNP degree are prepared to use quality improvement strategies to develop, implement, and sustain changes at organization and policy levels; use organization and systems leadership to improve health outcomes and patient safety; advocate for health care policy focused on social justice and equity; The Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice (AACN, 2006) guides the curriculum and reflects an interdisciplinary design.A DNP degree for those with a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor's degree in Nursing.The DNP offers three specialties: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner; Family Nurse Practitioner; Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.A U.S. News & World Report ranked Best Nursing School.Two locations: Duluth and St. Cloud.Online with minimal on-campus requirements. This program can be completed in 4 years.Program credits: 79-83, depending on choice of specialty

Program Key Stats




Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

A 4-year nursing degree from an accredited program conferred prior to the start of the program.Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.Current, unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse in the state in which clinicals will occur.For new baccalaureate graduates, admission will be conditional pending licensure by the end of the summer semester.Applicants to the PMHNP track must have previous psychiatric nursing experience.

Career Options

  • Educate the Next Generation
  • Conduct Groundbreaking Research
  • Serve Patients at a Higher Level
  • Lead Healthcare into the Future
  • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
  • Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)
  • College or University Professor

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