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Doctor of Nursing Practice

2 Years On Campus Phd Program

Stockton University

Program Overview

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is geared toward nurses seeking the highest credential or terminal degree in nursing practice.The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is for nurses seeking the highest credential or terminal degree in nursing practice. The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) will prepare nurses with the ability to balance proficiencies, practice, theory, and scientific inquiry in the advanced nursing role. Stockton's DNP program is designed for working nurses and can be completed on a part-time basis.The DNP program provides education in organizational and systems leadership knowledge and skills necessary to critically develop and evaluate new models of care delivery and to create and sustain change in all levels of healthcare. Principles of advanced nursing and nursing scholarship are linked to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing's DNP Essentials (2008)and Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Practice (2021) to improve health outcomes for clients, families, and diverse communities. The practitioner-scholar role of the DNP prepared nurse develops new knowledge in the practice environment that makes an impact on health outcomes and quality of care.The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Stockton University received accreditation in June of 2020 and the curriculum was revised in the spring of 2021 to increase accessibility and affordability. Curriculum revisions included offering courses in an online synchronous format and serving the post advanced nurse with a Master of Science (MSN) degreewho is not an Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).

Program Key Stats

$1292.33 per credit



85 %

Eligibility Criteria


6.5

Additional Information & Requirements

"Admission to the Post-BSN DNP program is open to RNs with a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Admission to the Post -- MSN DNP is open to nurses with a Master of Science degree in nursing. Prospective applicants must meet the following criteria, though meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee admission:Possess a nursing degree from an NLN or CCNE-accredited school.Post-BSN DNP- Minimum nursing degree must be a BSN.Post-MSN DNP- Minimum nursing degree must be an MSN with completion of a Master's level Statistics course.Meet one of the two requirements:Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher (on a scale of 4.0) with a minimum grade of ""B"" in all nursing courses.Cumulative GPA of 3.3 in at least two graduate nursing courses if the BSN GPA is less than or equal to 3.19.For Post-BSN DNP program only, the completion of BSN prerequisite courses:Health Assessment,,Nursing Research (or in the health discipline).Statistics,Proof of current RN license in the State of NJ, CPR certification."

Career Options

  • Health Care Executive
  • Nursing Faculty
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)Health Care Lobbyist
  • Clinical Researcher

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