Doctor of Nursing Practice
Our online programs are flexible enough to accommodate professional nurses who do not want to put their career on hold or uproot their lives to relocate.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is an innovative, solution-focused program designed to prepare individuals to lead efforts in solving complex health care issues and developing new health care opportunities. The DNP provides terminal academic preparation for nursing practice. The purpose of this program is to prepare graduates for clinical leadership positions in a variety of health care, business, government, and educational settings.
The TCU DNP practice doctorate is designed to prepare experts in advanced nursing practice and translate evidence to improve systems of care to influence healthcare outcomes.
DNP Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the doctor of nursing practice program, the graduate will:
- Translate knowledge from nursing and other disciplines to improve health care systems.
- Use systems thinking, technologies, and innovation to implement and evaluate health care delivery and outcomes.
- Analyze policies that address financing, resource management, health outcomes, and equity in health care.
- Collaborate across professions and communities in leading team-based, person-centered care.
- Develop a professional identity that fosters career-long learning, well-being, and resilience.
Pathways to a DNP Degree
BSN to DNP
Executive Nurse Leadership & Practice DNP (MSN to DNP)
Why Choose TCU for Your DNP Degree?
TCU offers much more than a degree; it provides you the opportunity to:
- Learn from faculty who are outstanding educators, researchers, and practitioners committed to your success
- Benefit from coursework delivered online through an interactive learning platform
- Hone your leadership skills through interaction with fellow students, faculty, and community partnerships
- Join a distinguished TCU alumni network