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POST-MASTER'S DNP PROGRAM: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

The fully online post-master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program at ÎÞÂëÇ¿¼é prepares nurses to utilize evidence-based knowledge and innovative practice expertise to lead initiatives and influence change to improve health outcomes for people in the community, region, and country.  Graduates will be equipped to utilize best practices in the provision of advanced nursing care health care at individual, population and organizational system levels.

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Post-Master's DNP Practicum Opportunities

The DNP degree is the highest level of preparation for clinical practice in nursing. Clinical practicum experiences are an integral component of the DNP Program.

The practicum experiences are individually designed to expand knowledge and foster leadership competencies for the application, integration, and synthesis of the DNP Essentials (AACN, 2006).

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POST-MASTER'S DNP CAREER PATHS

The DNP Program prepares nurses for leadership roles:

  • Advanced clinical practice
  • Teaching
  • Administration
  • Health policy

Program Contact Information

Karen Vietz, Ph.D., CNS, RN
Program Director of the Post-Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice Program

vietzk1@nku.edu

Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree in nursing, master’s degree in nursing,
postgraduate APRN certificate and Post Master's Doctor of Nursing
Practice degree at ÎÞÂëÇ¿¼é are accredited by the
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ()