Overview

The online Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program from the University of North Dakota can prepare you for leadership in the nursing field, giving you the opportunity to increase your impact on patient care.

Our D.N.P. courses are designed for nurses who strive to achieve better outcomes for individuals, families and underserved or vulnerable populations, and our D.N.P. faculty members leverage their own professional experience to ensure you’re getting a degree relevant to the real challenges you’ll face as a nursing leader.

Careers

When you earn your D.N.P. online, you can:

Provide more efficient direct patient care
Manage the care of entire patient populations
Develop and implement health policy
Become a leader in nursing and health care organizations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Evidence-Based Research
Health Informatics
Health Policy
Healthcare Economics, Finance and Leadership
Teaching and Learning
Integrated Leadership D.N.P Core Concepts
Culture of Safety and Ethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 32 months
Part-time
- 44 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

83 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Grand Forks, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

To qualify for the online Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program, you must meet the following criteria:

A master’s degree or higher from an accredited nursing program.
A minimum GPA of 3.0 from a previous graduate nursing program.
A current unencumbered R.N. license — valid in the U.S.

In addition, you must provide the following:

Online application and $35 nonrefundable application fee.
Official transcripts from every institution attended.
Nursys license verification report.
Professional resume or curriculum vitae.
Statement of goals (two-page summary describing professional goals and how the DNP will contribute to those goals).
Three letters of recommendation.
An interview (via web, phone or in person) may be required.

Upon offer of admission, the following will be required:

Successful passage of criminal background check and drug screen.
Satisfaction of current health and immunization policy of the Department of Nursing.

Tuition Fees

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28354 USD / year

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28354 USD / year

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28354 USD / year

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