Doctor of Nursing Practice
Bethel University – MN

Program Details

Are you an RN that is ready to advance your career to the highest level of nursing so you can help advance the healthcare field?  The Doctor of Nursing Practice, an online nurse practitioner degree from Bethel University, is designed to help you do just this!  In as little as two years, without leaving your current career or moving, you can earn a degree that will help you achieve your goals in the field.

With the DNP degree, RNs develop skills in leadership, management, critical thinking, and research as they learn ways to improve both the organizational operation and the quality of care in their workplace.  The curriculum, featuring expert faculty, not only offers the knowledge and skills needed to succeed but also challenges students to explore and implement cutting-edge research and methodologies to shape healthcare.  Using evidence-based instruction, coursework prepares graduates who are ready to develop innovative clinical practices and management strategies.

% Online

Mostly Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Bethel University – MN is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent

Additional Info

  • Coursework will be completed online, with 1 week of on-campus intensives each year. 
  • A copy of the applicant's health insurance card is required.
  • Must have taken a college-level statistics course.
  • Have a license issued through one of the states to practice in the U.S. as a Registered Nurse