Doctor of Nursing Practice
Loyola University New Orleans

Program Details

Offered online with its associated flexibility, the MSN-to-DNP program helps master’s-level nurses earn a terminal practice degree and gain targeted skills in one of two specialized areas based on your professional interests and career aspirations — Nurse Practitioner or Executive Leader. The program prepares you to work in and with interdisciplinary teams, make ethical and informed decisions, as well as translate research evidence to solve intricate health care challenges.

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Program Accreditation & Licensing

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Loyola University New Orleans is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Resume/CV, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Official College Transcript(s), Occupational License, Interview, Essay/Writing Sample, Criminal Background Check

Additional Info

  • This program requires one campus visit per year
  • An unencumbered RN licensure

Restricted States

New York, Washington