Overview

The online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program from Chatham University—designed for professional nurses who hold master’s degrees—is a rigorous program that affords nurses the ability to develop advanced competencies in their own clinical specialty areas. Each online course is 15 weeks in length, and only one brief on-campus residency is required at the end of the program.

Features

The DNP program curriculum focuses on innovative, evidence-based practice, and systems leadership to promote safe, quality, person-centered healthcare to a diverse population with complex needs. Students will design, implement, evaluate, and disseminate a clinical practice change in their specialty area, typically where they work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Structure & App of Contemporary Nursing Knowledge

Developing Evidence-Based Practice

Ethics and Public Policy in Healthcare Delivery

Quality Improvement in Health Care

Advancing Practice: Scholarship and Grant Writing

Communication and Collaboration for Health Care Leadership

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

27 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Nursing View 312 other PhDs in Nursing in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application submitted directly to Chatham University.

Official academic transcripts from all colleges or universities previously attended.

Applicant must have completed Master of Science in Nursing degree – cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 or greater. Please note that while we do not require any specific pre-requisite classes, Chatham faculty expect that students will enter the program with foundational knowledge of research methodology and basic statistics (from their baccalaureate or master’s program).

Copy of Resume or Curriculum Vitae.

Copy of current RN license.

Two letters of professional recommendation addressing the candidate's strengths, scholarly achievements and activities, and ability to succeed in the program.

Virtual 20-minute interview with two nursing faculty members.

Admissions Essay (must be an original piece of work and not a previous academic assignment).

Tuition Fee

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International

31320 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 31320 USD per year during 24 months.
National

31320 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 31320 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

31320 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31320 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Pittsburgh

1148 - 1944 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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