About the Program

The BS-DNP program prepares BSN nurses to excel as leaders in health care as advanced practice nurses. The student first obtains an MS degree after 48 credits and 665 clinical hours in their program of study. Students are encouraged to take the national certification exam as an advanced practice nurse at the completion of the MS portion of the program. The DNP portion of study is 30 credits. The BS-DNP Program prepares the student in advance practice nursing in one of the population health tracks: Adult/Gerontological Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner