Online DNP Programs

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Change Lives as an Empowered Nurse Leader

Gain the advanced nursing knowledge, strategic mindset, and leadership skills needed to make a positive impact in health care through Walsh University’s online DNP programs.

We proudly offer online DNP programs for BSN or MSN entry

 Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner (BSN entry)

Our BSN to DNP - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track prepares you for your licensure and allows you to earn your MSN along the way and this program is ideal if you are looking to:

  • Prepare for a rewarding career as a family nurse practitioner 
  • Earn the highest education level in nursing practice 
  • Build the systems knowledge and critical-thinking abilities needed to shape the future of health care 
  • Leverage information technologies to transform the patient experience and improve health outcomes 
  • Learn from didactic and clinical experiences with limited on-campus residency requirements 
  • Take advantage of 52% nurse practitioner job growth expected through 2030 and fulfill the growing need for primary care 

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 Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (BSN entry)

Our BSN to DNP - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) track prepares you for your licensure and allows you to earn your MSN along the way. The online BSN to DNP-PMHNP program is ideal if you are looking to:

  • Nurse practitioner jobs are expected to increase by 52% through 2030 - much faster than average (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) 
  • Between 2010 and 2018, the number of employed nurses with a doctoral degree increased by over 235% 
  • In their Best Jobs rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognizes the role of nurse practitioners as #2 in the nation, #1 in health care and #2 in STEM 
  • Nurse practitioners earn a median annual salary of $117,670, depending on experience and location (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) 

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 Doctor of Nursing Practice - Post Master's Cert MSN to DNP (MSN entry)

Our online MSN to DNP program is ideal if you’re an MSN-prepared nurse with an active RN license and you are looking to:

  • Develop advanced knowledge to prepare for leadership positions in health care
  • Gain a deeper understanding of nurse leadership within the context of topics such as organizational management, ethics, health policy, and information technology
  • Position yourself as a mentor and leader in healthcare as you achieve the highest credential available for clinical nursing practice

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Your courses and clinical experiences will equip you with the highest competency in nursing, preparing you to improve quality and outcomes on a larger scale.

Lead the way as an advanced practice nurse. Walsh University’s online DNP programs will help you develop:

  • Leadership and advocacy skills
  • Expertise in organizational and health systems
  • Critical thinking abilities to drive quality improvement within your organization

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Online DNP Programs: Fast Facts

  • Choose a Convenient Pathway to Leadership
    • Dedicated placement coordinators will identify preceptors and clinical sites for each of your clinical courses
    • Choose from three intakes a year so you can start when it makes sense for you
    • Balance your education while continuing to work full time
  • Learn within a Supportive Community
    • Join a community of nurses united by their passion for service through Judeo-Christian values
    • Connect with a dedicated faculty of experienced nurses and benefit from small class sizes
    • Receive support to help keep you on the path to success

Online DNP Programs: Clinical Placement

At Walsh, we understand the role support provides plays in a student’s academic success, which is why we’ve made the clinical placement process easy for students in our online graduate nursing programs.

As a student in Walsh’s online DNP program, you’ll work with a dedicated placement coordinator who will place you with clinical sites and preceptors for all graduate-level clinical rotations. We’ll also coach you on how to network and engage within your local clinical community, which encourages a stress-free placement experience and professional preparedness upon graduation.

 

Walsh University Recognition

Reach your goals at a school recognized for its value and academic excellence.

  • #58 in Best Value Schools (U.S. News and World Report)
  • #46 in Regional Universities Midwest (U.S. News and World Report)
  • Ranked #5 in the 50 Best Nursing Schools in Ohio (Nursing Schools Almanac) 
  • Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
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