Doctor of Nursing Practice
Indiana University Online

Program Details

The online DNP degree program from Indiana University Online is designed for nurses involved in any advanced-practice role, including- but not limited to- clinical nurse specialist, nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, nurse anesthetist, public health practitioner, nurse executive, nurse informatician, nurse educator, and health policy analyst. Coursework explores topics in nursing informatics, healthcare outcomes and decision making, clinical epidemiology and statistics, evidence-based research and translation, public health policy, and more. Graduates are prepared to assume leadership positions in nursing and healthcare, both at system or organization levels and at the direct patient-care level, in areas such as:

  • ​Primary Healthcare
  • ​Complex Healthcare Systems
  • ​Nursing Informatics
  • Patient Safety
  • ​Clinical Nursing Education

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Indiana University Online is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

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

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

Additional Info

  • Current, unencumbered RN license
  • A Master of Science degree in Nursing from an NLNAC, ACEN, or CCNE accredited program