Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP

It’s a fact: a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Pace University’s College of Health Professions provides the innovative learning opportunities you need to become a clinical leader in advanced nursing and primary health care. Our post-master’s program has been specially designed to allow you to accelerate your career trajectory while evolving your current practice. As you advance, you will forge lasting relationships with fellow students – all while building new knowledge under the supportive guidance of mentors and faculty alike.

The accelerated, online program is designed for masters prepared AGACNP, FNP, or PMHNP providers looking to advance their knowledge and skills to the highest level of clinical nursing practice. The program’s flexibility ensures you will be able to earn your degree around your current professional and personal commitments.

Additional opportunities for students in the program include:

• Completing an evidence-based clinical practice improvement DNP project under the mentorship of a DNP program faculty member
• Attending the AANP Health Policy Conference
• Lobbying on Capitol Hill

Clinical Partnerships

Our graduate programs partner with New York’s premier hospitals and healthcare organizations to share their expertise while creating unparalleled clinical experiences for our students. Students are immersed in evidence-based practice throughout their program. As a result, our graduates are prepared to be leaders in both academic and healthcare settings.

*Asynchronous and synchronous didactic content. Students are required to come to campus once per semester. Date to be determined.

Credit Didactic/Clinical

Total number of credits for the DNP degree is 30 (1,000 advanced practice clinical hours with a minimum of 250 completed during the DNP program).

Visit the Apply Now page to see the full list of admission requirements for Pace University’s College of Health Professions Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.