DNP in Advanced Practice
Location: AU Online
Credits for Degree: 66 semester credits
Standard Mode of Instruction: Distance
Standard time to completion: 48 months
Program Overview
Purpose of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Degree Advanced Practice Nurse track prepares advanced practice nurses to provide healthcare and leadership with an emphasis on social justice and health equity using a holistic caring framework in an increasingly complex environment. This program is designed for currently practicing advanced practice nurses (NP, CNS, CNM) who hold a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree who wish to advance their knowledge, education, and skills to practice nursing at the highest level. The curricula develop advanced practice nurses committed to scholarly, evidence-based practice, innovation, testing of care delivery models, and evaluation of health outcomes for the good of all members of society. The development of clinical, organizational, economic, and leadership skills to design, implement, and evaluate programs of care delivery allows students to improve health outcomes and to transform healthcare. Students will gain knowledge and skill sets to promote positive health outcomes for individuals and populations, lead nursing and healthcare organizations, and influence health policy.
Accreditations
CCNE Statement
The master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Antioch University are working toward accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
University Accreditation
Antioch University holds regional accreditation from The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604 (800-621-7440; ncahlc.org).
Antioch University is authorized to offer Masters and the Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees by the Ohio Department of Higher Education, 25 South Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215 (614-466-6000; ohiohighered.org).
Current Tuition and Fees
University Tuition and Fees
