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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) DNPDoctor of Nursing Practice

Become a leader in nursing. Earn your DNP and shape the future of healthcare with expertise, innovation, and impact.

Step into leadership with the highest clinical credential in nursing. NSU’s DNP program prepares you to transform systems, improve outcomes, and lead with confidence.

Why Choose Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) at NSU

Elevate Your Nursing Career

Advance your practice, lead healthcare systems, and earn top salaries. NSU’s DNP program blends rigorous academics with flexible learning, empowering nurses to become experts, innovators, and advocates.

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AT A GLANCE COURSES

Explore dynamic courses designed to sharpen your expertise, leadership, and clinical impact—preparing you for the most advanced roles in nursing practice.

Organizational Theory and Systems Leadership

Master leadership strategies to improve outcomes and drive system-wide change in healthcare organizations.

Advanced Physiology and Pathology

Deepen your understanding of body systems to enhance diagnostic reasoning and patient care.

Principles of Anesthesia Practice IV

Craft advanced anesthesia plans for complex surgical procedures across diverse patient populations.

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Concentrations

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program offers two specialized concentrations designed to prepare advanced practice nurses and leaders to meet the evolving demands of today’s healthcare system.

Organizational-Systems Leadership

Advance your impact at the systems level by focusing on evidence-based leadership, healthcare policy, and organizational transformation. This concentration prepares nurses for high-level administrative and executive roles where they can influence healthcare outcomes, improve quality, and drive innovation across entire systems of care.

Nurse Anesthesia

Only Program in the University of Louisiana System

 

Train to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) through the only Nurse Anesthesia program in the University of Louisiana System. This rigorous, full-time concentration combines advanced clinical education with intensive simulation and hands-on training to prepare graduates for critical roles in surgical, trauma, and pain management settings.

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Where A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Degree Can Take You

Pursue top-tier careers as a nurse anesthetist, healthcare executive, or clinical specialist. NSU’s DNP opens doors to meaningful impact and high earning potential.

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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Deliver advanced anesthesia care in hospitals and surgical centers. Earn one of the highest salaries in the nursing field.

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Chief Nursing Officer

Lead entire nursing departments. Influence policy, staffing, and patient care outcomes at the highest organizational level.

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Director of Nursing

Oversee clinical teams and healthcare operations. Drive excellence in service delivery and strategic growth.

Program Highlights

NSU’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program offers unique opportunities and resources to help you succeed. From hands-on learning to personalized guidance, these highlights set our program apart.

Hands on Learning

Gain real-world experience through research practicums, clinical immersion, and advanced systems integration.

Expert Faculty

Learn from nationally respected nursing leaders dedicated to your academic and professional success.

Career Preparation

Prepare for high-level nursing roles through a focused, future-forward curriculum built to elevate your career.

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