About
The Doctor of Nursing Practice prepares experienced nurses for the highest level of clinical or systems leadership practice. Students choose from advanced practice or leadership specializations and complete coursework spanning population health, complex healthcare systems, informatics, and improvement science. The program blends online didactic study with supported clinical experience, closing with a practice-focused DNP project addressing a real healthcare issue. Entry points are available for both BSN- and MSN-prepared nurses.
Program Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Advanced Practice or Systems Leadership: Apply doctoral-level knowledge within a chosen nurse practitioner or leadership specialization.
- Population Health: Design interventions that address health outcomes across populations and care settings.
- Systems and Informatics: Evaluate complex healthcare systems and apply technology and informatics to improve care.
- Practice Scholarship: Complete a DNP Practice Project translating evidence into practice change.
Program Content:
Credit requirements vary by specialization and entry pathway, with coursework distributed across advanced practice, systems leadership, and clinical practicum courses. The program culminates in a DNP Practice Project.
Organization
Herzing University
Herzing University is an accredited, private nonprofit institution with 11 campuses across eight states and an online division. Located in the heart of Milwaukee and founded in 1965, more than 45,000 alumni have graduated from Herzing's career-focused, flexible, and comprehensive master's, bachelor's, and associate degree, and diploma programs. The University's School of Nursing includes a competitive Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. Students can also major in a variety of other fields including healthcare, technology, business, and public safety. For 11 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Herzing University as a leading institution and for some of the top online programs in the nation. Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.