Advanced care. Advanced leadership.
The DNP Nurse Practitioner track at Union University prepares advanced practice nurses to lead in a healthcare environment defined by increasing complexity and evolving patient care demands. Students develop the advanced clinical knowledge, leadership skills, and evidence-based practice competencies needed to provide exceptional care and shape nursing practice.
Quick Facts
Academic Program
BSN-DNP Nurse Practitioner Tracks
Post-Master's DNP Nurse Practitioner Track
Department
College of NursingFormat
Hybrid
Program Type
Track
The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education outline the necessary curriculum content and expected competencies of graduates from baccalaureate, master's, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs (AACN, 2021).
Curriculum
What You'll Study
The DNP Nurse Practitioner track prepares advanced practice nurses to lead in an increasingly complex healthcare environment — developing the clinical expertise, research skills, and leadership capacity needed to transform practice and improve patient outcomes at the highest level.
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Degree Pathways
BSN-DNP Nurse Practitioner Tracks
Post-Master's DNP Nurse Practitioner Track
Advancing Practice with Clinical Depth and Compassion
At Union, becoming a nurse practitioner is about more than expanding your clinical scope — it’s about growing as a leader who can navigate complexity with confidence and compassion. Faculty equip you with the skills and character to serve patients well and advance the profession you love.
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