Program Details
Nurses with a master’s degree can pursue this online Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Missouri at Kansas City. Students gain valuable insight into inter-professional practice and research across diverse healthcare settings. Graduates will have the expert knowledge and skills necessary to improve health outcomes within a specialized area of nursing.
The program is designed to give working professionals flexibility in furthering their education. Coursework is completed in synchronous and asynchronous formats using web-based software. Students arrange clinical experiences within their home area.
The Post-MSN track offers three options to fit students’ needs:
- Advanced Practice to DNP
- Non-APRN to DNP
- New or Second NP Role and DNP
% Online
Mostly OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
University of Missouri-Kansas City is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeRecommended GPA
3.2 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Interview, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV
Additional Info
- Requires one two-day campus visit
- Must have a master's degree in nursing from an institution nationally recognized by CCNE or ACEN and current RN licensure
Restricted States
California, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Washington, Wyoming