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.
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.
Master leadership strategies to improve outcomes and drive system-wide change in healthcare organizations.
Deepen your understanding of body systems to enhance diagnostic reasoning and patient care.
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.
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.
Lead with Vision and Strategy
Prepare to shape the future of healthcare organizations through the Executive Leadership concentration. This program equips experienced nurses with advanced knowledge in systems management, finance, policy, and organizational leadership. Through evidence-based coursework and real-world application, graduates develop the strategic and analytical skills needed to drive innovation, improve outcomes, and lead teams in complex healthcare environments.
Empower the Next Generation of Nurses
The Educational Leadership concentration prepares nursing professionals to excel as educators, mentors, and academic leaders. Combining pedagogical theory with curriculum design, assessment strategies, and hands-on teaching experience, this program builds the expertise required to guide nursing education at colleges, universities, and clinical institutions. Graduates are ready to advance the profession by shaping learning environments that foster excellence and lifelong 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.
Degree Resources
Access essential resources and information at your fingertips. These links make it easy to explore degree programs, plan your educational journey, and stay connected with campus opportunities and student life.
