The University of Indianapolis online Post-Master’s DNP program prepares you to reach the pinnacle of your career as an advanced practice nurse and innovative leader by means of a top-tier education, a servant culture, and integrated student support.
WHY CHOOSE UINDY'S ONLINE POST-MASTER'S DNP PROGRAM?
The online Post-Master’s DNP program will prepare you with advanced skills in policy, advocacy, leadership, and translational research, empowering you to influence health care innovation and improve patient and population health outcomes in your community.
Students from a number of states are welcome to apply to the online Post-Master’s DNP program. Please see our State Authorization page for more detailed information.
The University of Indianapolis has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). In accordance with federal law, the University of Indianapolis is authorized to operate in Indiana by the State of Indiana (see Indiana Code 21-7-13-6).
The University of Indianapolis is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). All nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).*
* The baccalaureate degree in nursing, master's degree in nursing, doctorate in nursing, and post-master’s certificate programs at the University of Indianapolis are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001-2399, 202-887-6791.
The purpose of this course is to explore the scientific and theoretical underpinnings that define health and health care delivery and provide the basis for advanced nursing practice. The course focuses on role transformation, interprofessional collaboration, and the advancement of leadership abilities. The emphasis is placed on the exploration of clinically relevant phenomena of interest that will be examined from the theoretical, ethical, and conceptual context. Development and evaluation of effective strategies for managing ethical dilemmas inherent in patient care and health care organizations are included. Prerequisites and/or corequisites: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor
(3 credits)
The purpose of this course is to build a foundation for advanced clinical scholarship and health care improvement and to develop skills in analytical methods for evidence-based practice. The course focuses on the evaluation of existing literature and other evidence to determine the best evidence for practice. The emphasis is placed on critical appraisal of quantitative, qualitative, and quality improvement methodologies to promote safe and effective care within health care systems.
(3 credits)
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This course examines skills for developing strategic nurse leaders capable of leading innovation and change in health care. The Doctor of Nursing Practice student will explore emerging competencies for nurse leaders. The strategic management of health care delivery will be addressed from a variety of perspectives, ranging from those of large health care networks to small practices of health care providers to public health environments.
(3 credits)
This course is the first of a four-course series that provides the Doctor of Nursing Practice student with mentored opportunities to plan, develop, implement, evaluate, and disseminate an evidence-based scholarly project focusing on practice issues related to the student’s topic of interest. Each course builds on the knowledge and practice expertise of the DNP student, culminating in the DNP project. Throughout DNP project courses, each student will practice specific hours in a clinical area related to their topic of interest and submit individual objectives for the DNP practicum experience. In each DNP project course, the student will be responsible for documenting and submitting a log of the practicum hours completed. This course focuses on the development of a DNP project within the student’s practice setting including approximately 100 practicum hours.
(4 credits)
Application Deadline: December 15, 2023
Next Start: January 16, 2024
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The online Post-Master’s DNP program can be completed in 6 consecutive semesters (2 years).
Our online Post-Master’s DNP program costs $786 per credit hour for a total program investment of $25,938–$28,296 (depending on the number of credit hours required). Financial aid may be available to our online students.
You will learn from award-winning clinicians who are recognized for innovation and bring real-world experience into the online classroom.* As trusted UIndy faculty members, they are committed to your success as a doctorate-prepared nurse.
*Innovations in Professional Nursing Education Award, 2021, AACN Academic Nursing Leadership Conference
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Our online Post-Master’s DNP program prepares students to improve patient lives and influence nursing through service and innovation. Graduates from this program can expect to achieve these program outcomes:
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To proceed with either the BSN to MSN FNP or the BSN to DNP FNP, you are required to have a bachelor’s degree and hold your RN license.
If you don’t meet these requirements but would still like further information, please contact us.
To proceed with the EdD in Educational Leadership and Organizational Leadership, you are required to have a master’s degree.
If you don’t meet this requirement but would still like further information, please contact us.
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