Program Details
Doctorally prepared advance practice specialty nurses have the ability to take on leadership, clinical, and educator roles. Troy University’s online Doctor of Nursing Practice program offers a Family Nurse Practitioner track.
Bachelor’s-prepared nurses can achieve a terminal degree in nursing practice with the DNP degree. Students receive one-on-one mentoring from a faculty member who will help them navigate the requirements of the program.
Courses cover a range of topics, including:
- Pediatrics and women’s health
- Adults and geriatrics
- Healthcare informatics and data management
- Health disparities from a systems perspective
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Troy University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Essay/Writing Sample, Interview, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV
Additional Info
- A Master of Science in Nursing is required from a nationally-accredited program.
- Applicants must have a current unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the state where clinical practice will occur.
- Applicants must have valid certification in advanced practice nursing from a nationally recognized credentialing body.