Nursing Practice, DNP

Your Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program

Keiser University’s College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree offers master’s-prepared registered nurses a comprehensive program of education aimed at helping nursing professionals meet the unique needs of the communities they serve through the highest standards of care and leadership. With an advanced curriculum and real-world application of knowledge and evidence-based research, nurses enrolled in Keiser University’s DNP program will develop skills aimed at improving patient outcomes through improvements in quality, safety and interdisciplinary collaboration. This program aims to fulfill the recommendations of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) guidelines as prescribed in The Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice (October, 2006) and The Doctor of Nursing Practice: Current Issues and Clarifying Recommendations (August, 2015).

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program will prepare the graduate to:

• Prepare graduate students to obtain the necessary competencies to work in the areas of advanced practice nursing as a nurse leader.
• Prepare and graduate students with versatile skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and ethical reasoning to embrace opportunities and work through challenges in a global health care environment.

Students in the DNP program attend one 2-day doctoral residency. This is an excellent opportunity for DNP students to meet with their faculty and attend educational sessions that will help them with completing their DNP project. Students will also have the opportunity to interact with other students enrolled in doctoral programs at the Keiser University College of Nursing.

Learning that Fits Your Life

Keiser offers small classes for more personalized learning, one course at a time. This program is offered 100% online for the flexibility you need to pursue a degree and the freedom to complete your coursework on your terms.