Prepare yourself for advanced practice and leadership roles in today’s evidence-based environment through a post-bachelor's or post-master’s DNP program from one of the top nursing schools in America.

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The Conway School of Nursing provides two pathways to the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree:



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    ###  [ Post-Bachelor's DNP ](/programs-admission/graduate-programs/doctor-nursing-practice-dnp/post-bachelors-doctor-nursing-practice-dnp) 
    
    For students who have previously earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
- ![a male nurse and doctor, outside, walking away from the hospital](/sites/nursing.catholic.edu/files/styles/ks_card/public/2026-05/dnp%20post%20mast-male%20nurses%20outside%20of%20hospital_0.jpg?h=848b9aa5&itok=ZHvVrzaP) 
    
    ###  [ Post-Master's DNP ](/programs-admission/graduate-programs/doctor-nursing-practice-dnp/post-masters-doctor-nursing-practice-dnp) 
    
    For students who have previously earned a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree and obtained a minimum of 500 clinical hours.
 
 

 

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