Advance Your Career with Dominican University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program
As a certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a master’s degree, you’ve already achieved a remarkable level of expertise. Now, take the next step and distinguish yourself as a leader in nursing practice by earning your DNP.
Dominican University’s DNP program is designed with your professional aspirations and busy lifestyle in mind. This flexible program supports advanced practice nurses actively working in the field and can be completed in just two years.
Elevate Your Nursing Career with the DUNY Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program
Ready to lead transformative change in healthcare? The DUNY DNP program is designed for passionate nursing professionals like you who are eager to make a lasting impact on patient care, healthcare systems, and the nursing profession itself.s
Why Choose DUNY’s DNP Program?
- Collaborative, Real-World Capstone Projects
Work hand-in-hand with healthcare agencies to address real challenges in the field. Our capstone projects are not only designed to improve care and outcomes, but also foster professional relationships that extend far beyond graduation. - Research That Matters
Join a supportive, close-knit cohort where you’ll develop impactful, clinically relevant projects. Many of our capstone projects are publication-ready, giving you a platform to elevate your expertise and amplify your voice in the nursing field. - Flexible Hybrid Learning
Experience the perfect balance with our hybrid format—online coursework combined with in-person meetings just two days per semester, allowing you to continue your career while advancing your education. - Unmatched Success Rate
With a 100% program completion rate, we are committed to your success at every step of the journey, providing you with the guidance and resources needed to achieve your goals.
Why Choose Dominican University?.
Dominican University is a longtime leader in the field of nursing education, with decades of experience preparing undergraduate and graduate nursing students to excel in school and beyond. As an industry leader, we have the track record and the infrastructure ready to guide you to new professional heights as a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). We are aligned with local health care agencies, and our alumni work in major hospitals in the tristate area and beyond.
Finish in Two Years.
The DNP program can be completed in two years, helping you quickly advance to a higher level of employment.
Keep Working
Our hybrid format allows you to continue working full-time in your current position.
Flexible Tuition
Competitive rates, with an option to defer payment until the end of the term.
Top Faculty
Our faculty balance clinical practice and academics, staying current with healthcare trends and enhancing teaching with real-world insights.
Visit our Hudson Valley Campus and learn more about the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program
Located in the scenic Rockland County, Dominican University is just minutes from New York City and Bergen County, NJ—perfectly situated in the heart of the Hudson Valley. Learn more and take the next step in advancing your nursing career!
Job Outlook
Employers recognize that nurses with doctoral-level training, combining clinical, organizational, economic, and leadership skills, are best equipped to meet the evolving demands of healthcare. The DNP represents the highest level of expertise in nursing practice. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), the increasing complexity of healthcare, rapid scientific advancements, and advanced technology have driven an unprecedented demand for senior nursing professionals in both clinical and administrative leadership roles
Speak to us about applying to a Graduate Program at Dominican University today!
Inquiries
Contact us today for more information about applying to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.
Janet Barron
Assistant Director for Graduate Admissions
Phone: 845-848-7908
Email: janet.barron@duny.edu