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Union University

Doctor of Nursing Practice

College of Nursing at Union

DNP Program

Develop your potential as a leader in the specialty areas of executive leadership, nurse anesthesia, and nurse practitioner through our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program. You'll strengthen your clinical skills by gaining intensive experiences in your specialty area of practice, enhance your understanding of the theories that support your specialty, and broaden your perspective of healthcare systems and delivery models - all from a Christian worldview.

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Available Tracks

All programs are cohort-based and begin in August of each year. BSN-DNP options are 36 months. Post-master's options are available in full-time (five semesters) and part-time (eight semesters).

The BSN TO DNP program provides students with the opportunity to gain intensive experiences in an advanced nursing practice role. The program integrates biosciences, education, research, business, and technology within a Christian worldview. This program does not award a BSN or MSN but will award a DNP upon successful completion of the program. (full-time/blended)

The Post-Master's DNP provides students with the opportunity to strengthen clinical skills and enhance the understanding of the theoretical underpinnings that support their specialty area of practice. This program does not prepare students for a new specialty. (online/full or part-time)