Earn your DNP online at 91´«Ã½
Open to all genders, 91´«Ã½'s DNP program is fully online and offers three tracks — Direct Care, Executive Leadership or Educational Leadership
— to develop the specialized skills and knowledge you need to lead the future of health care.
With full-time enrollment, you can complete the program in just 18 months!
Whether you seek to:
- Assume leadership roles in complex clinical environments,
- Lead the development of health care policy,
- Translate research into practice, or
- Serve as a role model, facilitator, consultant and expert clinician in health care,
The 91´«Ã½ DNP can help you achieve your goals.
91´«Ã½ DNP Fast Facts
- 100% asynchronous online
- Start dates in August and January
- Choose from three specialty tracks
- Complete 500-1,000 clinical practicum hours (5-10 credits)
- Can be completed in as few as 18 months
- Experienced faculty who are fully committed to supporting you in the achievement of your educational and professional goals
Choose your specialty track
Our curriculum consists of seven core courses, two scholarly project courses, one to three elective courses, and two clinical practicum courses designed to help you achieve the needed 1,000 post-baccalaureate clinical practicum hours.*
Tracks:
- : For board-certified APRNs with a focus on advanced clinical practice and patient outcomes.
- : For those wishing to hold a formal leadership position within a health care organization.
- : For those wishing to be in an academic type of leadership position. This could be a director of an educational program, dean or a system-level nurse educator. Students in this program may be eligible for up to $40,000 for tuition and school-related expenses through the in exchange for post-graduation employment as a nurse educator in an eligible nursing school or college.
* Number of post-baccalaureate clinical practicum hours may vary by student based on total practicum hours completed in their master’s program.
— Sarah, 91´«Ã½ DNP GradI chose 91´«Ã½ because I wanted small class sizes in a supportive environment. Here, everyone is able to contribute, collaborate and learn from each other. It completely and totally prepared me for professional success.
Funding Your Education
33-40 credits, depending on track and clinical | $1,000 per credit hour
Opportunities for Financial Aid
- Graduate students are eligible to apply for loans by completing the . Make sure to select 91´«Ã½ — our federal code is 003832.
- Educational Leadership track students may be eligible for $40,000 through the
- Outside private scholarships
Tuition Reimbursement
- Your employer may provide tuition reimbursement, minimizing the cost to you. Ask your HR department if you are eligible.
Payment Plans
- We will work with you to develop a payment plan that fits your budget.
Email financial.aid@alverno.edu or call 414-382-6262 to discuss funding your education.
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Program Outcomes
Graduates of 91´«Ã½'s DNP program will have the skills to:
- Lead patient-centered care that prioritizes safety, quality, ethics and accountability
- Apply evidence-based solutions to improve outcomes and reduce health disparities
- Use healthcare technology and data systems to enhance care delivery
- Influence policy and advocate for equity in healthcare systems
- Collaborate across disciplines to improve care coordination and outcomes
- Apply advanced clinical judgment in complex healthcare situations
- Develop expertise in a specialized area of nursing practice
Accreditation
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program at 91´«Ã½ is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
