Are the online DNP programs accredited?
Yes, all of the online DNP programs are accredited by ACEN.
What are the DNP program concentrations?
A-State offers three (3) concentrations for the online DNP program. Choose from the DNP – General, DNP – Leadership, and DNP – Education, depending on your career aspirations and interests.
Are there in-person or clinical site components in the DNP program?
The DNP students do not complete traditional clinicals, but they are responsible for completing practice experiences. These experiences are not precepted; the hours come from a combination of course assignments and asynchronous learning experiences approved by the course faculty. The student must achieve 1,000 clinical hours as a combination of MSN hours, three DNP internship […]
Will I complete a DNP project, and when will this start?
Yes, you will complete either a quality improvement or policy change project. This project is based on a needs assessment at your predetermined project site. Most students complete their projects at their place of employment. Others complete a project elsewhere, which will require an affiliation agreement. A needs assessment and project proposal begin in NURS […]
Can I continue working while obtaining my DNP degree?
Yes, while this program is accelerated, the program at A-State is designed to be completed alongside your full-time career. The DNP program is offered part time and full time to better fit your lifestyle and work commitments.
How do I determine my sequence of courses?
The DNP student will be assigned a student advisor. The advisor will contact the student to discuss the individual degree plan designed to fit the student’s part-time or full-time plan.
What can I do with a DNP degree?
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is the highest level of nursing, and this program prepares nurses for leadership roles in clinical practice, healthcare systems, and policy making. This advanced degree will provide the nurse with skills to translate research into practice with the emphasis of utilizing evidence-based practice to make positive changes, thus improving patient outcomes in […]