DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE (DNP) PROGRAM
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is a practice focused doctoral
program designed to prepare expert nurse clinicians, administrators, and
executive leaders to improve health and health care outcomes. The focus is
on innovative and evidence based nursing practice, applying research
processes to decision-making, and translating credible research findings to
increase the effectiveness of both direct and indirect nursing practice.
The 38-credit DNP program is a post-master's option, offered in a
convenient executive-style format designed for the busy working
professional. The program can be completed in four semesters of full-time
study, integrating approximately two weeks of on-site classes each semester
with online and virtual learning experiences. Part-time study will be
offered on a space available basis.
The DNP is designed for nurses involved in any advanced practice role
including but not limited to: clinical nurse specialist, nurse practitioner,
nurse midwife, nurse anesthetist, public health practitioner, nurse
executive, nurse informatician, and health policy analyst.
The DNP begins in the fall only.
Questions? Contact the JHUSON Admissions Office at 410-955-7548 or
JHUSON@son.jhmi.edu.
Mentorship Program
The Nurse Leader Executive Mentorship Program has been established by the School
of Nursing to provide extraordinary executive mentorship opportunities for students
in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. This opportunity is for students
entering year two of the the DNP program. The mentorship program enables three exceptional
DNP students to participate each year.
