Program Details
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program from Washburn University prepares nurses with the clinical, organizational, and leadership skills needed to advance nursing practice and improve patient outcomes. This degree track is designed for nurses with a bachelor’s degree who want to directly pursue a doctoral degree with national Family Nurse Practitioner certification.
This online nurse practitioner degree provides a unique focus on entrepreneurship. It is the first DNP program in the country to offer enrollment in MBA courses as part of the curriculum. Graduates will be able to expertly blend advanced practice skills and knowledge with strong business understanding.
Graduates can fulfill roles such as:
- Expert advanced practice nurse
- Director of clinical program
- Executive of health care organization
- Faculty/Educator
Learning Pace
Institution-Paced% Online
Mostly OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Washburn University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeApplication Requirements
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s)
Additional Info
- Requires three on-campus experiences each year
- Must have a BSN degree and unencumbered RN license
Restricted States
Arkansas, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah, Washington