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.

Sample Plan of Study 

BSN to DNP3-year4-year
BSN to DNP Dual CertificationSample Plan of Study 
BSN to DNP Health Systems Administration 3-year4-year

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. 

Sample Plan of Study 

Post-APRN to DNP 

For MSN/APRNs that want to obtain a DNP

3-year4-year

Post-Graduate Certificate Programs 

Click here for additional information about our Post-Graduate Certificate programs

Sample Plan of Study