Post-Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice Online
Equip yourself to meet the challenges of a complex healthcare sector and improve patient outcomes with this CCNE-accredited DNP online program.
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Program Overview
Explore the benefits of the NKU 100% online DNP program
Prepare to practice nursing at the highest level when you complete your Post-Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Northern Kentucky University. This 100% online program will equip you to meet the challenges of a changing healthcare sector. As a nurse leader, you can be part of the solution to complex healthcare issues as you work to improve the lives of patients, the health of populations, and healthcare systems at a high level.
In this online DNP nursing program, you will:
- Learn cost-effective strategies to promote and sustain financial viability of practice initiatives
- Focus on the roles of information systems and electronic data in new and evolving delivery and value-based models as they apply to advanced nursing practice
- Conceptualize new care delivery models that are based in contemporary nursing science and that are feasible within current organizational, political, cultural, and economic perspectives
- Explore the roles of the clinical scholar and leader associated with the scholarship of discovery, integration, and application of knowledge to solve problems across disciplines
- Learn cost-effective strategies to promote and sustain financial viability of practice initiatives
- Focus on the roles of information systems and electronic data in new and evolving delivery and value-based models as they apply to advanced nursing practice
- Conceptualize new care delivery models that are based in contemporary nursing science and that are feasible within current organizational, political, cultural, and economic perspectives
- Explore the roles of the clinical scholar and leader associated with the scholarship of discovery, integration, and application of knowledge to solve problems across disciplines
As a graduate of this online program, you will be prepared to lead in advanced roles in healthcare organizations, such as:
- Chief Nursing Officer
- Chief Health Information Officer
- Chief Clinical Officer
- Chief Patient Experience Officer
- Chief Nursing Officer
- Chief Health Information Officer
- Chief Clinical Officer
- Chief Patient Experience Officer
Also available:
Northern Kentucky University offers a variety of Nursing programs online. View our online healthcare programs.
Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree in nursing, master’s degree in nursing, postgraduate APRN certificate, and Post-Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice degree programs at Northern Kentucky University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Tuition
Learn more about our affordable tuition
The Post-Master's DNP online program offers the same affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition for in-state and out-of-state students. Financial aid may be available to eligible students.
Program | Per Credit Hour | Required Fees | Total Program with Fees |
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Post-Master’s DNP | $616 | $2,590 | $24,150 |
Tuition and fees subject to change at any time.
Tuition Breakdown:
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Calendar
Take note of these dates and deadlines
The Post-Master's DNP online program is flexible and efficient for busy schedules, with accelerated courses that start multiple times a year. View the calendar to find the best start date for you, and be sure to submit your application, registration, documents and tuition by the corresponding deadlines.
Session | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due |
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Fall 2 | 10/16/24 | 10/3/24 | 10/8/24 | 10/11/24 | 10/16/24 |
Spring 1 | 1/13/25 | 1/3/25 | 1/7/25 | 1/10/25 | 1/13/25 |
Spring 2 | 3/17/25 | 3/5/25 | 3/10/25 | 3/14/25 | 3/17/25 |
Summer 1 | 5/12/25 | 4/30/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/9/25 | 5/12/25 |
Summer 2 | 6/30/25 | 6/18/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/27/25 | 6/30/25 |
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Admissions
Check these admission steps for the online DNP program
The admission process is the first step toward earning your Post-Master's DNP degree online. Before you apply, please review the Program Map to determine eligibility of this program in your state.
Admission Requirements:
- Master's degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- RN license current and unencumbered
- Official transcripts of all coursework from accredited institutions
Post-Master's DNP Online Admission Requirements
- Applicants must have 1) a master's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA, 2) a bachelor's or master's degree in nursing, and 3) successfully completed an undergraduate (or higher level) statistics course
- Complete online application and pay $55 non-refundable application fee
- If you are an NKU alum or active/veteran military member, your application fee will be waived
- Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate coursework from accredited institutions
- Verification of a current unencumbered U.S. RN license that includes expiration and the state in which you practice
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae: educational background, employment history, awards, and accomplishments
- Submission of a writing sample = Submission of a 500-word scholarly writing sample, authored solely by the prospective student, meeting the criteria on the rubric for evaluation. Rubric for evaluation. DNP Program Writing Sample Rubric
- Post-Master's DNP applicants must have experience in a professional nursing role including volunteer/community service activities
- TOEFL scores as needed per international student admission requirements
Official documents may be mailed or emailed to:
NKU Office of Graduate Education302 Lucas Administrative Center
Highland Heights, KY 41099
Have a question? Call us at 800-985-7215.
Courses
Explore what you will learn in our online DNP program courses
For the Post-Master's DNP online program, students must complete a total of 30 credit hours and the DNP Practicum/Project, a one-hour course that must be taken five times (5 credit hours)—for a total of 35 credit hours.
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