
Overview
As the landscape of advanced practice nursing changes, Liberty University is poised to help you take advantage of new opportunities with its Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
You will also develop the skills needed to lead inter-professional teams, driving innovations to improve healthcare, systems, and policies.
With a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Liberty University, you will become prepared for a rewarding career in nursing with a Christian worldview.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Integrate nursing science, research, theory, and scholarship into advanced practice nursing.
- Design effective healthcare environments to improve quality, cost-effectiveness, and outcomes.
- Apply evidence and clinical scholarship to support clinical/systems decision making, policy, and advocacy
- Utilize information systems and technology to support decision making and improve outcomes.
- Extend knowledge of clinical prevention, population health, and policy through the application of evidence and collaboration with stakeholders and professionals.
- Apply evidence-based advanced clinical decision making and culturally competent care to individuals, families, and populations.
- Integrate the Christian worldview into the delivery of care of diverse populations.
Accreditation
CCNE Accreditation.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology
- Advanced Health Assessment for Nurse Practitioners
- Nursing Seminar: Issues in Global Health
- Healthcare Operations & Financial Management
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Duration
- Full-time
- 42 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Admission application
- Official college transcripts showing CCNE- or ACEN-approved MSN degree
- Documentation for APRN license and associated professional certification (if applicable — see full admission page for more details)
- Clinical education prerequisites (if applicable — see full admission page for more details)
- Writing sample
- Practicum Hour Verification form
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers with AED
- Proof of English proficiency
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
7438 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 635 USD per credit during 42 months. -
National
7438 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 635 USD per credit during 42 months.
Living costs for Lynchburg
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Funding
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