Doctor of Nursing Practice: Online BSN to DNP Program

Elevate health care and your career with Concordia's online BSN to DNP program

You earned your BSN, gained valuable experience in the nursing profession, and are ready to take your career to the next level. Concordia’s online BSN to DNP program builds upon your existing knowledge and equips you with the highest level of education in nursing, providing the skills needed to become a family nurse practitioner or adult/gerontological primary care practitioner. Take your love of helping people to a new level in our BSN to NP program.

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Cost Per Credit^$779/860

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Program Overview

Nurse Practitioners are in high demand, and the profession is expected to grow 45% by 2029 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nurses who want to move into an APRN role must graduate from a master's or doctorate in nursing practice program, pass the national certification exam, and earn licensure to practice. Concordia's online BSN to DNP program helps you reach your full potential, providing you with the highest level of education in nursing in conjunction with over 1,000 practicum hours of hands-on experience to advance your care-taking abilities. And as an NP, you'll have more authority in providing the best care possible for your patients from start to finish, including prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

What to Expect

Concordia's rigorous online BSN to DNP program consists of 70 credit hours, 1,008 practicum hours, and can be completed in three or five years. The major

All coursework is completed online, but there may be components of the program for which you will be required to come to campus. Most courses in the program are offered in an accelerated eight-week format, with a few courses taking 16 weeks. Our expert faculty is accessible throughout the program, so you can assure you will feel supported throughout your master's and doctoral degrees in nursing.

Our nursing graduates are consistently above the national average for national certification exams. They reflect the critical thinking and professional skills needed for future nurse leaders in both clinical as well as academic areas. Concordia also offers an online MSN program, but a DNP is quickly becoming the standard for preparing nurses for modern advanced nursing roles.

Concentrations / Specializations

Areas of Specialization: BSN to DNP program

Family Nurse Practitioner
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Requirements

Entrance Requirements

All students applying for admission to the BSN to DNP program must have:

Successful completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing school
Successful completion of a three credit undergraduate statistics course within five years of admission to the program. Please note- this is a prerequisite for NURS 540 - Evidence-Based Nursing Practice, which is taken the first term of the program. If you have not completed a three credit undergraduate statistics course within the last five years, you will need to complete this prior to the start term of the program.
A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (science and undergraduate nursing GPA are appraised as part of the admissions process, 3.0 GPA in those areas are strongly encouraged for review)
Current unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse in the USA, current CPR certification, and actively working in practice
Certified Background Check with Castle Branch required upon acceptance
GRE exams are not required

Application Requirements

All students applying for admission to the BSN to DNP program must submit:

Current resume of your education and professional experience
A formal admissions essay addressing the following areas:
- Your rationale for pursuing a career as an APRN
- Your personal compatibility with the CUW mission
- Your plan for success in the program, including time management, stress management, and professional communication
- Upon completion of your degree, where you envision yourself practicing and with what populations
Three letters of recommendation; two must be professional and/or academic and one must be from an individual who has worked with the applicant in a professional capacity and has a minimum of a master's degree. The letters must be submitted on formal letterhead or using the CUW graduate recommendation form
Copy of current unencumbered RN licensure
All official college transcripts leading to your bachelor's degree (and any applicable graduate work)

Deadlines

The application deadline for Fall term is July 1st.
The application deadline for Spring term is October 1st.

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Please note: in clinical experiences, students are required to work in healthcare systems or clinics, and must comply with any vaccination requirements of the clinical sites.

Accreditation

Concordia University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Concordia University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (https://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

Regarding state certification

States have established standards of practice for the nursing profession. While at the present time, we cannot provide a particular state's education requirements for licensing, we can assure you that we will provide you with the contact information for the state Board of Nursing for the state in which you are considering seeking licensure.

Progression Plans

Concordia's flexible, online BSN to DNP program consists of 70 credit hours, 1,008 practicum hours, and can be completed in three to five years.

Three year plan (fall start)
Four year plan (fall start)
Five year plan (fall start)

Elevate health care and your career with Concordia's online BSN to DNP program

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