Walden University – Online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Program Overview
From Walden University:
| “Now you can build on your knowledge and expertise to strengthen your advanced nursing practice, augment healthcare delivery, and improve patient outcomes through Walden’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program. The online DNP degree’s coursework covers a range of topics, including healthcare policy and advocacy, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, information systems and technology, advanced nursing practice, and organizational and systems leadership. This online Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program incorporates fieldwork to allow you to apply your learning in a real-world environment. This program is designed for RNs who have a master’s degree in nursing and an area of advanced nursing practice.” |
At a Glance
| URL | https://www.waldenu.edu/doctoral/doctor-of-nursing-practice |
| Total credit hours | 47-53 (depending upon total practicum hours earned prior to admission into the program) |
| Tuition per credit | Tuition and fees |
| Accreditation | Walden’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education |
| Practicum, internship or on-campus intensives | 576 Practicum hours; DNP students will spend a total of 48 weeks engaged in practicum-related activities, including 12 weeks in each of the courses. |
| Full-time/part-time/accelerated | Full-time/part-time |
| Time to complete | 2+ years |
| Admission requirements | According to Walden University, to be eligible for admission to the DNP program, applicants must fulfill the following requirements:
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