Plans of study are subject to adjustment based upon enrollment and collegiate resources.
Iowa's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is a clinical doctorate which prepares nurses for leadership roles in an advanced clinical specialty with immersion in public policy and advocacy, specialty systems, change theory, economics and finance.


BSN to DNP

Sample Plan of Study3-year4-year

 

BSN to DNP Dual Certification

Sample Plan of Study

MSN to DNP 
Students entering the program with a master's degree must complete a minimum of 72 semester hours following the bachelor's degree. Some coursework from master's program may be counted toward degree. 


Post-APRN to DNP
For MSN/APRNs that want to obtain a DNP

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse2-year3-year


Post-Graduate Certificate Programs
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