Overview

The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Grand Canyon University guides nurses in applying current research to improve health care systems and enhance patient outcomes.

Examine and expand upon the theoretical and scientific foundations of health care through engaging peer discussions and scholarly activities led by instructors who are experts in their fields. Work through practice immersion activities designed to propel you to the highest level of nursing practice.

Continue to meet your current professional obligations while progressing through a rigorous curriculum, which culminates in an evidence-based research project conducted in the DNP Practice Immersion Workshop and approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB).

Career Prospects

Doctor of Nursing Practice degree holders are sought after by employers for their advanced knowledge and skills, and for their leadership qualities. Graduates of GCU are prepared to effect positive change in health care organizations by applying research-based principles to nurture favorable patient outcomes.

Clinics and hospitals may extend offers of employment to DNP degree holders who pursue positions as nurse executives. Some DNPs prefer to continue working directly with patient populations as advanced practice registered nurses. Others may undergo additional training to pursue specialized career paths, such as the role of nurse educator.

Some employment settings may include the following:

General medical and surgical hospitals

Public health offices

Research facilities

Physicians’ offices

Independent practice

Programme Structure

Courses include:

DNP Studies

Health Care Informatics

Emerging Areas of Human Health

Scientific Underpinnings

Translational Research and Evidence-Based Practice

Population Management

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Medicine Nursing View 10 other PhDs in Medicine in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.4

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

GCU proudly welcomes doctoral applicants wanting to pursue higher levels of achievement in learning and research. You may be accepted by meeting one of the criteria below:

Earned a doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution with an overall GPA of 3.4 or higher. Applicants with a GPA less than 3.4 may be accepted with specifications.

Earned a master's from a regionally accredited institution with an overall GPA of 3.4 or higher. Applicants with a GPA of 3.0 - 3.39 will be accepted with specifications. Applicants with a GPA below a 3.0 will not be accepted.

Tuition Fee

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International

7068 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 725 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

7068 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 725 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

7068 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 725 USD per credit during 48 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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