The Post-MSN DNP Program prepares Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Nurse Leaders in Health Systems and Nurse Educators to lead change in complex healthcare environments.  Coursework in evidence-based practice, performance improvement, leadership, population health and health finance prepares graduates to lead interdisciplinary teams to effect change at a systems level. The program is grounded in approaches to leadership that reflect respect for the profound dignity of every person.

  

  • Admissions Requirements

    Post-Masters Doctor of Nursing Practice Admission Requirements

    This program is for students who have previously earned a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree.

    Graduate applications are processed through the Office of Graduate Admission. If you have any questions about the admission process, please contact the office at 202-319-5057 or cua-gradadmission@cua.edu.

    N.B. Applicants who are concurrently seeking new preparation and eligibility for certification in an advanced practice population must have the approval of the Specialty Program Coordinator for enrollment in the post-master's certification component of their DNP.

    Apply for the Post-Masters Doctor of Nursing Practice program now.

  • Tuition

    Full and Part-Time $1,440/credit hour

  • Curriculum

    Year 1

    Fall

    Session I

    • 813D DNP Orientation** [1cr] 
    • 916D Seminar Nursing Scholarship [2cr/10ich]

    Session II

    • 708D Research [3cr]
    • 630D QI Safety

    Spring

    Session I

    • 730D EBP I [3cr/30ich]
    • 686D Health Care Finance [3cr/20ich]

    Session II

    • 664D Epidemiology [2cr]
    • 730D EBP I [3cr/30ich]

    Summer

    Session I

    • 877D Informatics [2cr]
    • 802D Ethics [2cr]

    Session II

    • 663D Health Care Policy [2cr/20ich]
    • 671D Healthcare Biostatistics [2cr]*

    Year 2

    Fall

    Session I

    • 731D EBP II [3cr/90ich]
    • 734D Leadership [3/20ich]

    Session II

    • 731D EBP II [3cr/90ich]
    • 738D Doctoral Advanced Practice Residency [1cr/90dch]

    Spring

    Session I

    • 899D EBP III [3cr/60ich]
    • 738D Doctoral Advanced Practice Residency [2cr/180dch]
    • 700D Adv Pop Health & Health Promotion [3cr]

    Session II

    • 899D EBP III [3cr/60icl]
    • 738D Doctoral Advanced Practice Residency [2cr/180dcl]
    • 789D DNP Role [1cr]

    Total Credits [cr] 38-40/520 Care Hours (270 direct [dch], 250 indirect [ich])