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coursework already earned. A competency-based curriculum moves students through core areas including improvement science, systems-based practice, and population health before a culminating DNP Practice Project. The accelerated structure allows many students to finish in under two years.
Program Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Doctoral-Level Practice: Apply advanced nursing knowledge within a chosen specialization or leadership track.
- Improvement Science: Use quality improvement methods to strengthen healthcare delivery.
- Systems-Based Practice: Evaluate healthcare systems and lead change within complex organizations.
- Practice Scholarship: Complete an independent DNP Practice Project guided by a faculty chair.
Program Content:
The program requires 32 semester credit hours, typically completed in 20 to 24 months of full-time online study. Coursework is organized around eight core competency areas and concludes with 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.