Post-Bachelor's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

The program combines flexible online coursework with immersive onsite simulation experiences using cutting-edge technology. We currently offer four specialties in our advanced practice pathways: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Primary Care, and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Dual Acute and Primary Care.

The Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Pathway prepares nurses to lead and participate in interdisciplinary teams in delivering care to complex adult and elderly patients across settings including critical care, intermediate care and general inpatient care.

The Family Nurse Practitioner Pathway prepares nurses as leaders in practice to manage the health of individuals and families. Graduates are prepared to manage patients with acute and chronic illness in the primary care setting. They promote health and wellness using the latest evidence-based healthcare across the lifespan.

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Primary Care Pathway prepares nurses to diagnose and manage acute and chronic illness in primary care settings and outpatient specialty clinics for children from birth to age 21.

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Dual Acute and Primary Care Pathway prepares graduates to manage acute and complex illness and injuries in children as well as chronic illness and health promotion across all healthcare settings.

Admission Requirements

• Earned a baccalaureate degree in nursing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 from  programs accredited by the NLN Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• Submission of a Statement of Purpose for seeking a DNP degree from The Catholic University of America.
• Curriculum vitae or resume.
• Copy of unencumbered RN license.
• Two letters of reference (one from a former dean or academic adviser and one from current or former employer).
• Meets the Conway School of Nursing's Health-Related Behavioral Standards for clinical programs.
• All students admitted to the program are required to submit a Graduate Health Form indicating they are able to participate in clinical practice.

Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Family Nurse Practitioner

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Primary Care

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Dual Acute and Primary Care

Get in Touch

Contact our Graduate Admission office at [email protected] or 202-319-5057, if you have additional questions and need more information about the program.