Credential directory

Doctoral Professional

Nursing Practice

Madonna University

Last matched Aug 19, 2026

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a professional degree created for nurses seeking a terminal degree in nursing practice, designed to develop health care leaders who maximize quality, reduce cost, and increase access to health care. There are two DNP entry pathways: Post-MSN or BSN-DNP.

• MI

Doctoral Professional

Nursing Practice

University of Colorado Denver

• 6 occupations
• CIP 51.3801

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

Ursuline College

The Doctor of Nursing Practice is an advanced-level practice, terminal degree that focuses on the clinical aspects of nursing rather than academic research. The program emphasizes development of nurse leaders who use evidence-based practice for optimizing health care delivery through effective syste …more

• OH

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

Alcorn State University

The Doctor of Nursing Practice is a practice-focused doctoral nursing degree for the certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse seeking careers in advanced clinical nursing practice with a focus on leadership. The 36-credit hour curriculum is delivered in five semesters of continuous study and req …more

• MS

Doctoral Professional

Nursing Practice

Miami University-Middletown

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is designed to build upon prior learning acquired through an MSN program. The focus of this DNP program is to prepare advanced practice nurses for roles in organizational/systems leadership and innovative and evidence-based approaches for increasingly comp …more

• OH

Doctoral Professional

Nursing Practice

Cedarville University

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares graduates to integrate nursing practice competencies of a specialty with a biblical worldview underlying advanced nursing practice roles and responsibilities. Specialty tracks include Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse …more

• OH

Doctoral Professional

Nursing Practice

The University of Tampa

Last matched Aug 19, 2026

Prepares experts in specialized advanced nursing practice in one of two tracks: Advanced Practice Nurse NP, which enables students to design, implement and evaluate evidence-based disease management care; and Leadership in Population Health, which develops advanced understanding of population health …more

• FL

Doctoral Professional

Nursing Practice

North Carolina A & T State University

• NC
• 8 occupations
• CIP 51.3818

Doctoral Professional

Nursing Practice

University of Kentucky

• KY
• 8 occupations
• CIP 51.3818

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

Miami University-Oxford

The Doctor of Nursing Practice degree builds upon prior learning acquired through an MSN program and prepares advanced practice nurses for roles in organizational and systems leadership. The curriculum includes 24 credits of core courses including role seminars and 12 credits of project courses, del …more

• OH

Doctoral Professional

Nursing Practice

Ashland University

The Doctor of Nursing Practice Program (DNP) is a practice-focused degree that prepares nurses to function at the highest level of practice in the current health care environment based on a strong scientific foundation for practice. Emphasis is on evidence-based practice, leadership, cultural compet …more

• OH

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

Doctoral Professional

Nursing Practice

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program provides MS/MSN-prepared nurses with extended knowledge of population health, quality assessment, policy analysis and evidence-based practice to enhance their leadership in practice settings, educational institutions and healthcare organizations. There is …more

• NJ

Doctoral Professional

Nursing Practice

Western Kentucky University

Last matched Jun 10, 2026

• KY
• 8 occupations
• CIP 51.3818

Doctoral Professional

Nursing Practice

Mississippi University for Women

Last matched Jun 10, 2026

• MS
• 8 occupations
• CIP 51.3818

Doctoral Professional

Nursing Practice

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Last matched Jun 10, 2026

• CO
• 6 occupations
• CIP 51.3801

Doctoral Professional

Nursing Practice

West Virginia Wesleyan College

Last matched Aug 19, 2026

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