Program Details
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program provides a terminal degree for nurses with an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) degree. This online nurse practitioner degree provides advanced skills in population-based healthcare.
The curriculum imparts skills in developing, implementing, and revising approaches for caregiving. Coursework covers research, theory, pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment. The program concludes with an evidence-based capstone project focused on community practice.
Graduates go on to serve as:
- Nurse practitioners
- Clinical nurse specialists
- Nurse midwives
- Nurse anesthetists
% Online
Mostly OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Nebraska Methodist College is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Interview, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- Requires two on-campus weekends during summer semesters
- Must have completed a program accredited MSN
- Must hold a current, unencumbered RN license
- Graduate level prerequisites in advanced nursing theory and practice, pharmacology, pathophysiology, research and assessment required
Restricted States
Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Oregon, Washington