Doctor of Nursing Practice

The Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing is answering the demand for a doctoral level degree for advanced nursing practice with our new Doctor of Nursing Practice programs.

Our Post-Master’s program is for MS-prepared nurses, Nurse Practitioners (NPs), and other Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) who are seeking the highest level of proficiency in the nursing discipline.

Our innovative three-year Family Nurse Practitioner program is tailored for both BS and MS-prepared nurses, providing a streamlined path to achieve a doctoral degree with an FNP certification. This rigorous, yet rewarding program equips graduates for autonomous family practice and interprofessional leadership at the highest level, emphasizing comprehensive, family-centered care across the lifespan.

Nursing Insights

79.8%
In October 2023, a total of 1,977 full-time faculty vacancies were identified in a survey of 922 nursing schools with baccalaureate and/or graduate programs across the country. 79.8% of the vacancies were faculty positions requiring or preferring a doctoral degree. (AACN 2024)
28%
The demand for nursing leadership roles, including CNEs and CNOs, is projected to grow by 28% from 2018 to 2028, indicating a significant increase in such positions. (Zippia 2021)
4X
With more than four times as many RNs in the United States as physicians, nursing delivers an extended array of healthcare services, including primary and preventive care by nurse practitioners with specialized education in such areas as pediatrics, family health, women’s health, and gerontological care. (AACN 2024)