Program Details
The online DNP degree program from Pennsylvania State University is designed to prepare highly qualified advanced practice nurses to be leaders, deliver expert nursing care, and improve health care outcomes. Built on the DNP essentials developed by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the curriculum focuses on the translation of research into practice, transformational leadership, and advanced expert nursing practice. To support these essentials, courses also explore topics in:
- Nursing/Change Theory
- Foundations of Advanced Practice
- Health Policy
- Informatics
- Population-Based Health
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Pennsylvania State University is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- A current unrestricted Registered Nurse License