The Degree of Doctor of Nursing Practice Program

1. The degree Doctor of Nursing Practice is a practice-focused doctorate designed to prepare experts in specialized advanced nursing practice.

2. To be eligible to receive the DNP degree a student must:

   1. Complete the specified general degree requirements.

   2. Attain a minimum of 1,000 hours of post-baccalaureate supervised academic program practice hours.

   3. Complete an acceptable synthesis project after being admitted to candidacy for the degree.

   4. Satisfy the general and specific departmental or program requirements for the degree.