Doctor of Nursing Practice
Doctor of Nursing Practice
College of Science and Health
Programs of Interest
0Advance your nursing career
DePaul’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program will give you the leadership, business and research skills you need to work effectively with advanced health care providers, administrators and researchers. You’ll develop the clinical skills necessary to create and implement treatment plans, and you’ll master the tools to improve outcomes, safety and quality of care for your patients and their families.
Choose one of the following required tracks:
- Adult-Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse Anesthetist (in conjunction with Endeavor Health School of Nursing Anesthesia)
- Nursing Leadership
- DNP Completion – Nurse Anesthetist
- DNP Completion – Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Midwife
Classes for both are offered 100% online in an asynchronous format.
Application Deadlines
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the deadline.
| Enrollment Term |
Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall |
July 15 |
| Winter |
November 1 |
| Spring |
February 1 |
| Summer |
April 15 |
Alumni Network
You’ll benefit from extensive networking opportunities with DePaul’s strong alumni network. Nearly 3,000 Nursing alumni are working in the Chicago area at places like Lurie Children’s Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital and the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago.
Scholarships
Graduate school is an investment in your future. Learn more about the financial aid and scholarship opportunities available to you.
Contact Information
For more information about applying, contact The Office of Graduate Admission for DePaul’s School of Nursing at (773) 325-7315 or cshgrad@depaul.edu.
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