Doctor of Nursing Practice
About the Program
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P) is a credential that will take your career to the next level and make you a leader in the nursing profession. Whether you currently hold a bachelor's or a master's degree, we have degree paths to accommodate you as you earn your D.N.P.
Our online D.N.P. program delivers the outstanding curriculum for which our nursing school is known, with the added convenience of being able to work at your own pace. Our preceptor coordinator is available to help with your internship and clinical placements by leveraging our existing partnerships with local health organizations. We even have dedicated scholarship funds for students in our program.
The NIU School of Nursing has received many honors, including the Best Nursing School for Men in Nursing Award and a ranking in the top 10% nationally by best-nursing-colleges.com. We are proud that Presidential Teaching Professor Jeanette Rossetti is among our ranks, and that 95 percent of our graduates report securing a job within one year after graduation.
Program Mode of Delivery
The coursework for these programs is 100% online. Clinicals must be done in person.
Curriculum
As a practice-oriented degree, your coursework will focus on addressing the issues and needs of diverse client populations and healthcare systems through evidence-based practices.
Information about specific course requirements can be found in the NIU course catalog.
Applying to the Program
When applying to NIU, the academic department has some specific steps to follow.
Faculty
- Alissa Althoff, Ed.D, MSN, RN
- Jie Chen, Ph.D, RN
- Katherine J. Coulter D.N.P., MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
- Marcia Cooke, DNP, RN-BC
- Kari Hickey, Ph.D.
- Mary Hintzsche, D.N.P., APN, FNP-C, AGACNP-BC
- Chantal Manhart, MSN, APN, FNP-BC, WHNP-BC
- Elizabeth Moxley, Ph.D., RN, B.S., FPCNA
- Linda Rood, D.N.P., APRN, FNP-BC, CHFN
- Jeanette Rossetti, Ed.D., RN
- Tanya Tanzillo, D.N.P., APRN, FNP-BC
- Janna Woodard, MSN, RN
Why NIU Online?
We know you have responsibilities and commitments. It's just easier if you're able to take classes where you are without the commute. The good news is that with NIU, you're not alone. Your classmates and instructors are available via the same technology that helps deliver your classes. In our classrooms or in your living room, we want you to succeed academically because your future is our focus.
Program Type: Blended B.S. to D.N.P. and online M.S. to D.N.P.
College: College of Health and Human Sciences, School of Nursing
Credits Required:
B.S. to D.N.P.: 76 credits
M.S. to D.N.P.: 35 credits
Tuition per Credit: $745.00 ( Learn more about tuition and fees)
For applicants residing in the U.S.
| Term | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall | August 15 |
| Spring | December 13 |
For international students living abroad
| Term | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall | May 1 |
| Spring | October 1 |