The UNCG School of Nursing’s Online Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is open to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses with a Master’s of Science in Nursing degree. It is the highest level of educational credential in nursing. The degree enables graduates to actively participate in transforming healthcare systems and serve in academic teaching roles, and serve as executive leaders, clinical experts, and policymakers dedicated to improving patient care and safety.
Why Choose UNCG’s Online Post-Master’s DNP Program?
The UNCG School of Nursing Post-Master’s DNP is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and has been consistently recognized by the National League for Nursing as a Center for Excellence in Nursing Education since 2005. The program features flexible learning options and affordable tuition and fees. The School of Nursing offers innovative, advanced simulation laboratories and learning environments within state-of-the-art facilities.
- The School of Nursing has been consistently recognized by the National League for Nursing as a Center for Excellence in Nursing Education since 2005.
- Didactic courses are online and asynchronous, offering flexible learning for working professionals.
- Full-time students may graduate within three to four semesters; part-time options are also available.
- Affordable tuition and fees with scholarships available to support your academic journey. We are committed to making higher education accessible and affordable for all.
The Online Doctor of Nursing Practice Student Experience
The School of Nursing students benefit from small classes taught by nationally recognized faculty, ensuring personalized attention, mentorship, and individualized advising throughout the DNP program. Dedicated faculty advisors work closely with students to provide continuous support and guidance from admission through graduation. The program recognizes advanced certifications and clinical hours previously earned in Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs, allowing students to receive appropriate credit towards the DNP degree. Our practicum experiences enable students to apply classroom knowledge in real clinical settings and further prepare for practice-focused careers.
- Collaborative opportunities with other doctoral students on projects help build leadership, teamwork, and creative thinking skills.
- Small classes taught by nationally recognized faculty provide a supportive and innovative learning environment.
- Credit hours earned from a previous MSN degree are applied toward the DNP practicum hours requirement.
“Public health nurses are at the crux of improving the health and wellbeing of our state on multiple levels. The clinical services they provide the individual, the programs and policies they develop that affect our communities, and the efforts they make to be informative and influential leaders involved in the nation’s conversation on social determinants of our health are just a few of the things public health nurses do every day.”
–Dr. Jaimee Watts Isley ’20 DNP, Concentration in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Nursing DNP Career Outcomes
DNP graduates are highly sought after and employed in academic and healthcare leadership positions.
- Graduates pursue careers in high-level and executive positions that influence health care policies, organizational management and structure, and clinical outcomes in patient care and safety.
- Many DNP graduates may move into teaching and mentor roles in healthcare systems and universities.
Program Details
Degree Type: Doctoral
College/School: School of Nursing
Program Type: Majors & Concentrations
Class Type: Online
Catalog Name: Nursing, D.N.P. Post-Master's Nursing Concentration
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UNCG School of Nursing
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Akila Hardy-Cole
336.315.7410
ashardycs@uncg.edu