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Online Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Raise the bar for patient-centric care

A Post-Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice prepares you with a deeper understanding of the issues affecting healthcare, along with strategies to drive change, improve patient outcomes, and strengthen overall organizational management across the healthcare continuum. In today’s ever-evolving healthcare landscape, these skills are more valuable than ever.

36 Credits Engaging Curriculum

2-4 Years To Complete

CCNE Accredited Rigorous Standards

Lead the evolution of quality patient care

The Post-Master's DNP program within Quinnipiac's School of Nursing prepares you with key advanced practice skills for healthcare settings. Throughout the program you will develop the expertise to lead collaborative teams, advance population health initiatives, and drive evidence-based change in healthcare organizations. This flexible, online option is designed to fit the needs of working nurses.

The Post-Master's DNP offers:
  • 100% online coursework with no on campus residency requirements to support working nurses.
  • A modern curriculum that emphasizes evidence-based and interprofessional practice, leadership and quality care improvement.
  • Classes led by the same full-time faculty who teach on campus, all of whom possess industry experience.
  • Small class sizes for individualized attention and greater networking opportunities, plus a tight-knit community of alumni.

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Your Future Is Bright

Quinnipiac’s Post-Master's DNP makes it easy to accelerate your career success.

28% Job Growth

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the demand for medical and health service managers will grow by 28% through 2031. (2022)

1.8% Elite Company

Only 1.8% of over 40,000 respondents to the National Nursing Workflow Survey hold a doctoral-level degree, placing those with a DNP in elite company within the industry.

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$200K Average Earnings Increase

Leveraging PayScale projections, the average increase in earnings over a 25-year span for a DNP holder is $200,000 over that of someone with an MSN.

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Ready to transform health care and elevate the quality of patient care with your DNP from Quinnipiac? Complete the form above to receive:

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The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, the Master of Science in Nursing programs and the Doctor of Nursing Practice programs at Quinnipiac University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, D.C. 20001, 202-887-6791.

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