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The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a terminal degree that prepares graduates to practice at the highest level of nursing and lead change through translational research. Lee’s program provides the convenience of online courses with authentic and attentive support from faculty, including annual on-campus intensive sessions designed for student success. Students benefit from our distinctive programming related to rural, global and disaster healthcare, with the integration of a Christian worldview.

 

Program Highlights:

  • Flexible online learning designed for the working nurse
  • Highly engaged faculty dedicated to supporting student success
  • Annual on-campus intensive sessions focused on skill-building and collaboration with peers and faculty
  • Assistance with coordinating practicum, leadership, and scholarly project experiences in your local geographic area
  • Distinctive and innovative programming related to rural, global and disaster healthcare, with the integration of a Christian worldview

Features of Lee University’s DNP:

  • Flexible online learning designed for the working nurse
  • Highly engaged faculty committed to supporting students toward success
  • Annual on-campus intensive sessions focused on skill-building and collaboration with peers and faculty
  • Assistance with coordinating practicum, leadership, and scholarly project experiences in your local geographic area
  • Distinctive and innovative programming related to rural, global and disaster healthcare, with the integration of a Christian worldview

DNP tracks offered at Lee University:

  • Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP–FNP)
    For BSN- or MSN-prepared registered nurses (RNs) ready to deliver advanced, patient-centered care and practice at the highest level across the lifespan.
  • Transformational Executive Nursing Leadership (DNP–TENL)
    For BSN- or MSN-prepared registered nurses (RNs) who aspire to lead, innovate, and drive change across complex healthcare systems.
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
    For MSN-prepared advanced practice nurses (APNs) seeking to elevate their expertise, expand their impact, and earn the terminal degree in nursing practice.

DNP Application Deadlines

Fall
April 15 - Priority Deadline
June 1 - Final Deadline
Rolling Admissions

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