Credential directory
Degrees, certificates, licences, apprenticeships and micro-credentials — with the provider, the occupations each leads to, and the Credential Transparency Identifier where one is published. Or browse a state or partner library.
Doctoral Professional
Nursing Practice
Jacksonville University
The Post-MSN Doctor of Nursing Practice is a terminal degree for RNs and APRNs who already hold a graduate nursing degree; it features an Advanced Practice track (clinical focus on individuals and populations) and a Leadership track (executive-level skills).
- FL
Doctoral Professional
Nursing Practice
Florida Southern College
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The Doctor of Nursing Practice is a leadership-focused, post-master's doctoral program rooted in the application of leadership principles and evidence-based methods for the improvement of patient care and healthcare delivery. The curriculum prepares graduates for a leadership trajectory in nursing a …more
- FL
Doctoral Professional
Nursing Practice
Ana G. Mendez University
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is designed to prepare experts in nursing practice, building upon master's programs with an educational foundation in quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and systems leadership. DNP nurses are prepared to perform nursing interventions that influ …more
- FL
Doctoral Professional
Nursing Practice
Hawaii Pacific University
The Doctor of Nursing Practice offers MSN-DNP (30 credits) and BSN-DNP (75-78 credits) pathways as a professional practice doctorate integrating evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and systems leadership to prepare experts in specialized advanced nursing practice.
- HI
Doctoral Professional
Nursing Practice
Chaminade University of Honolulu
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is designed for the Registered Nurse or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse who wants to provide evidence-informed practice to culturally diverse populations and take a leadership role as an advocate for health and social justice. Multiple program options are offe …more
- HI
Doctoral Professional
Nursing Practice
Francis Marion University
The Doctor of Nursing Practice prepares nurses to work in leadership practice roles that apply evidence-based practice to systems and populations, with an emphasis on rural populations. The program offers direct-entry BSN-to-DNP and MSN-to-DNP options and requires at least 1,000 post-baccalaureate c …more
- SC
Doctoral Professional
Nursing Practice
South University-Columbia
The Doctor of Nursing Practice is the highest degree for nurses who wish to emphasize nursing practice as their specialty. Offered as a post-master's program in an online blended format, the DNP prepares MSN-prepared nurses to incorporate progressive clinical practice, inquiry, and leadership compet …more
- SC
Doctoral Professional
Nursing Practice
West Virginia Wesleyan College
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The Doctor of Nursing Practice degree focuses on advancing professional nursing roles, including preparing tomorrow's nurse leaders to drive reform in the healthcare system and advocate for the most vulnerable in the population. Graduates integrate theory and practice in areas of health policy and l …more
- WV
Doctoral Professional
Nursing Practice
University of California-Irvine
A Doctor of Nursing Practice program in Nursing Practice offered by the Sue and Bill Gross School of Nursing at University of California-Irvine.
- AL
Doctoral Professional
Nursing Practice
California Baptist University
The Doctor of Nursing Practice is an interdisciplinary, indirect care, systems leadership program that prepares graduates to function in an independent leadership role in developing community based, interprofessional, and collaborative solutions to problems facing underserved and vulnerable populati …more
- CA
Doctoral Professional
Nursing Practice
Azusa Pacific University
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is clinically focused and provides graduates with the expertise to assess nursing research evidence, evaluate the impact of research on practice, and take a leadership role in the healthcare environment. A BSN to DNP pathway is available.
- CA
Doctoral Professional
Nursing Practice
Fairfield University
A practice-focused nursing doctorate offered in post-baccalaureate and post-master's pathways across nurse practitioner and nursing leadership specialties.
- AL
Doctoral Professional
Nursing Practice
Quinnipiac University
The Doctor of Nursing Practice is a practice-focused terminal degree preparing nurse leaders at the highest level of nursing practice, offered through post-bachelor's (Nurse Anesthesia) and post-master's (Care of Populations, Nursing Leadership, Nurse Practitioner) pathways.
- AL
Doctoral Professional
Nursing Practice
Western Connecticut State University
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The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is designed for advanced practice nurses who wish to seek a terminal degree in nursing practice that is not research or educationally focused. Rather than completing a dissertation, DNP students complete a DNP project that evaluates a health care program o …more
- AL
Doctoral Professional
Nursing Practice
Mount Marty University
The doctor of nursing practice (DNP) at Mount Marty University is designed specifically to prepare individuals for specialization in nursing leadership and education, incorporating a high level of leadership in practice and scientific inquiry. The MMU DNP program, with an emphasis in leadership and …more
- SD
Doctoral Professional
Nursing Practice
Touro University Nevada
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at Touro University Nevada enhances the preparation and abilities of graduate nurses. The program requires completion of didactic and practicum nursing courses that comprise a total of 33 semester credits, with each course focusing on knowledge, skills, a …more
- NV
Doctoral Professional
Nursing Practice
Westminster University
A post-graduate program preparing advanced practice nurses with skills in leadership, clinical experience, and the business of health. Delivered in a hybrid executive format over three full-time semesters and requiring a doctoral-level scholarly project. Requires entry with an APRN master's degree; …more
Doctoral Professional
Nursing Practice
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares advanced practice nurses to manage the care of individuals and families across the lifespan. The DNP is designed for nurses holding Masters in Nursing degrees with an NP or CNS who are interested in completing course requirements leading to a doc …more
- CA
Doctoral Professional
Nursing Practice
Mount Mercy University
Doctoral program preparing advanced practice nurses. Includes a family nurse practitioner (FNP-DNP) pathway and a post-master's DNP pathway (33 credit hours for students already certified as nurse practitioners; 57 credit hours for the BSN-entry FNP curriculum).
- IA
Doctoral Professional
Nursing Practice
Graceland University-Lamoni
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree expands and enhances the focus of nursing practice, directed toward educating experienced nurses functioning in direct or indirect healthcare roles. The post-Master's DNP degree consists of 29 semester hours of coursework delivered online within a 16-week …more
- IA