{"id":28367,"date":"2023-09-29T13:24:30","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T17:24:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/?page_id=28367"},"modified":"2026-02-05T10:20:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T15:20:31","slug":"online-msn-to-dnp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-health-and-education\/malek-school-of-nursing-professions\/graduate-programs\/doctoral-programs\/post-masters-doctor-of-nursing-practice-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Post-Master\u2019s Doctor of Nursing Practice Program"},"content":{"rendered":"
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All<\/strong> graduate nursing applications at Marymount University are reviewed exclusively through NursingCAS<\/a>.<\/strong> To apply, you must submit your application through the NursingCAS system. Need help with your application?<\/strong> Become a nurse leader and a change agent equipped with knowledge, skills and abilities to negotiate the complex and rapidly evolving health care environment.<\/p>\n Marymount\u2019s online post-master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (MSN to DNP) program is designed for the working nurse who possesses a master\u2019s degree in nursing and desires to acquire the practice-focused skills and knowledge needed to influence health care policy and lead interprofessional teams to improve quality amongst individuals and populations with a Doctor of Nursing Practice.<\/p>\n In 2004, the AACN membership endorsed a position stating the DNP is the most appropriate degree for advanced-practice registered nurses (APRNs) to enter practice. Today, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and other authorities are calling for a rapid increase in the number of nurses holding doctoral degrees to meet the nation\u2019s demand for faculty, researchers, advanced clinicians and leaders. And the latest recommendation from the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) is to make the DNP degree the standard, entry-level degree for nurse practitioners.<\/p>\n Compared to the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree, the DNP allows you to play a larger role in patient care, leadership and quality improvement. As the highest level of education available in the nursing field, the DNP is the ideal option for nurses who aspire to leadership roles.<\/p>\n All courses are taught online with virtual lectures, small cohorts and no on-campus experience with this program, to accommodate the schedules of working professional nurses. You will advance in your career path by earning your clinical doctorate to transform healthcare in the following ways:<\/p>\n “I would absolutely recommend Marymount University to someone considering a nursing degree. The personal attention you receive is unmatched.”<\/em><\/span> CCNE Accreditation<\/b><\/p>\n The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master\u2019s degree program in nursing, post-master\u2019s certificate programs, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Marymount University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n At Marymount, nurse professionals are taught to provide compassionate primary care using evidence-informed practice and ethical analysis. Mentored by seasoned nurses based near the nation\u2019s capital, you will deepen your knowledge of the global scope of healthcare policy and systems to effectively make an impact. Marymount\u2019s MSN to DNP degree prepares nursing professionals to assume leadership roles in the health care system and develop new models of care delivery using a holistic approach. The DNP program is focused on:<\/p>\n Marymount fully supports you in your commitment to earning a post-master\u2019s DNP with student support and more as you move through coursework, residency, a doctoral project and independent study.<\/p>\n The post-master’s MSN to DNP online curriculum features 11 courses. Throughout the program, you will:<\/p>\n Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice Program All graduate nursing applications at Marymount University are reviewed exclusively through NursingCAS. To apply, you must submit your application through the NursingCAS system. We strongly encourage you to create your account and get started early, as it typically takes NursingCAS at least two weeks to verify an application once […]<\/p>\n
\nWe strongly encourage you to create your account and get started early, as it typically takes NursingCAS at least two weeks<\/strong> to verify an application once it has been submitted. Beginning the process early will give you plenty of time to gather and upload all required materials.<\/p>\n
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Why a Doctor of Nursing Practice?<\/h3>\n
Convenient, Online Format for Working Professionals<\/h3>\n
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