Advanced Practice Nursing (DNP)

Become a Leader in Healthcare 

Achieving a better health outlook for your patients drives your nursing approach. Take your impact on health and well-being to the next level with a DNP credential that prepares you for leadership in the healthcare system. From evidence-based practice and health care policy to epidemiology and leadership—gain the well-rounded expertise you need to take on the challenges of the highest levels of nursing practice. 

Program Highlights

We have designed your learning experience with you in mind—that means building in advantages where we can so you can focus on building your future. Here are just a few of the advantages in your program: 

• Fully online
• Choice of tracks: BSN to DNP or Post-Master’s DNP
• Recognized as a College of Distinction for Nursing
• No GRE/GMAT required
• Accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

What Can I Do With a DNP?

Earning a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Marymount University will open doors to a wide range of advanced practice and leadership roles in healthcare, including:

• Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) or Nurse Administrator: Lead and oversee nursing operations in healthcare organizations, such as hospitals, clinics, or healthcare systems. Develop and implement nursing policies, ensure quality patient care, and foster a positive work environment for nursing staff.
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN): Specialize in a specific area of advanced practice nursing, such as Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), or Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP). Provide expert patient care, prescribe medications, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
• Nursing Professor: Educate and inspire the next generation of nurses by teaching in academic settings, such as universities or colleges. Develop curricula, conduct research, mentor students, and contribute to the advancement of nursing science and education.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice focuses on coursework in advanced evidence-based nursing practice and nursing leadership. Required and/or elective course topics covered in your program may include the following: