Nursing Practice, DNP
Program Details
- Location
- Akron Campus
- Level
- graduate
- Academic Pathway
- major
- Degree/Program Type
- DNP Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Format
- In-person
- Course Info
- Curriculum Guide
- College
- Health and Human Sciences, College of (Dean's Office)
- School/Department
- School of Nursing
Program Contact
- Kaitlin Vazquez, PhD, DNP, CRNA
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Assistant Program Director Nurse Anesthesia / Assistant Director Graduate Programs
330-972-5395
Overview
Advance your nursing career and lead change in today’s complex healthcare environment with our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. Designed for experienced nurses ready to move into advanced clinical, leadership, and policy roles, this program builds on your professional expertise to prepare you to improve care quality, patient safety, and health outcomes at every level of practice.
Through a combination of online coursework and practice-based learning experiences, you’ll develop the skills to integrate research into care delivery, lead quality improvement initiatives, and influence healthcare systems and policy. The curriculum emphasizes ethical decision-making, interprofessional collaboration, and the use of data and technology to support person-centered, equitable care.
Whether your goal is to advance clinical practice, teach the next generation of nurses, or shape health care delivery on a broader scale, the DNP program empowers you to make a lasting impact on the future of nursing and patient care.
Admissions Requirements
Current unrestricted licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN).
A master’s degree in nursing with an advanced practice focus from an accredited university with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can address the applicant’s potential to succeed in the DNP graduate program and who can attest to clinical expertise.
Letter of verification of master’s degree clinical hours from the institution where the master’s degree was earned.
Pre-admission interview.
A 300 word essay describing professional goals and area of interest for the capstone project.
Career Outcomes
Graduates of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program are prepared for leadership and advanced practice roles in a variety of health care and organizational settings, including hospitals, community health systems, academic institutions, and government agencies. They apply evidence-based practice and data-driven decision-making to improve care delivery, patient outcomes, and health care policy. DNP-prepared nurses are equipped to lead quality improvement initiatives, advance health equity, and shape the future of nursing practice.