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MSN–DNP - Executive Leader
Enhance your nursing leadership journey with our streamlined, online MSN to DNP: Executive Leader program, requiring just 30+ credits through our flexible, asynchronous format. Through personalized transcript evaluation, we recognize your previous supervised practicum hours at the master's level, potentially reducing your required coursework and accelerating your path to completion.
BSN–DNP - Dual Nurse Anesthesia + Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Amplify your clinical impact and career opportunities with our innovative 96-credit dual specialization program—the ultimate preparation for advanced practice excellence. This ambitious 36-month pathway integrates the complete Nurse Anesthesia curriculum with specialized Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner coursework, creating versatile practitioners with exceptional breadth of expertise.
BSN–DNP - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
The Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) program delivers comprehensive preparation for advanced clinical practice through our strategically designed hybrid Doctor of Nursing Practice pathway. Students benefit from core DNP coursework delivered entirely online, minimizing travel requirements while maximizing flexibility. AGACNP specialization begins in the third semester, seamlessly blending essential on-campus intensives with immersive clinical experiences that prepare graduates to excel across the full spectrum of acute care environments.
BSN–DNP - Nurse Anesthesia
Elevate your nursing career to the highest level through our comprehensive 87-credit BSN to DNP Nurse Anesthesia program. This premier educational pathway combines the clinical expertise of nurse anesthesia with the leadership and systems thinking of doctoral preparation.
BSN–DNP - Family Nurse Practitioner
Transform your nursing career with our dynamic, 63-credit BSN to DNP Family Nurse Practitioner program—delivered entirely online in an asynchronous format that adapts to your busy schedule. This innovative pathway empowers registered nurses to advance directly to the highest clinical nursing degree while specializing as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Upon completion, graduates can apply for FNP certification, opening doors to expanded practice authority and leadership opportunities across diverse healthcare settings.
