Online DNP Degree Program
Take Your Nursing Career to the Next Level
DNP at a glance:
- Lead practice change
- Advance expertise in a variety of topics
- Lead healthcare services that result in quality improvement and increased patient safety
- Care for vulnerable, culturally diverse populations
- Be a mentor and role model to other nurses aspiring to lead and change healthcare
What is a Doctor of Nursing Practice?
A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a post-master’s degree designed to prepare registered nurses for the highest level of professional nursing practice. With a DNP, you will be prepared to work in leadership roles in a variety of healthcare delivery settings, paving the way for healthcare services that result in quality improvement and increased patient safety.
What is the difference between a DNP and PhD?
A DNP can help advance your career on the clinical/practice side, while a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in nursing focuses on teaching and research.
What can I do with a DNP?
A DNP prepares you for a wide range of roles in a variety of healthcare settings. To learn more call 877.751.5783 to speak to a representative or request more information.
Classes Begin January 4
Curriculum
What will I learn?
Admissions
How do I get in?
Our admission representatives are available to answer your questions about admission requirements and walk you through the application process. Call 877.751.5783 to speak to a representative or request more information.
* Chamberlain reserves the right to admit candidates with equivalent educational qualifications, from institutions outside the U.S. that are not recognized by the Department of Education or CHEA, as determined by an independent transcript evaluation.
** Chamberlain provides qualified DNP Preparatory applicants and students with the opportunity to receive course waivers through completion of a Chamberlain portfolio. To complete the Chamberlain portfolio process for NR-500, NR-501, NR-505, NR-512 and/or NR-506, applicants or students must successfully document and provide sufficient evidence, to reflect attainment of each course outcome. Faculty will assess each course portfolio submitted to determine if attainment is achieved for each course outcome. In order to receive a course waiver, evidence of all course outcomes must be met. Students interested in this portfolio process should contact their student support advisor immediately upon admission for more details.
*** Chamberlain reserves the right to admit candidates with nurse licensure from countries outside the U.S. that are not affiliated with NCSBN but where equivalent standards can be demonstrated. These decisions are made on a case-by-case basis according to the general academic principles of integrity outlined by the Academic Standards committee.
Tuition & Expenses
What types of financial assistance are available?
DNP Degree Program Costs
Chamberlain provides you with individualized support throughout your educational journey beginning with the admissions process. Check out the Net Price Calculator for an estimate of federal and institutional aid.
Receive up to 10% in tuition savings with our Become Extraordinary Grant, while funds are still available. See Scholarships & Grants to learn about eligibility and additional scholarship opportunities. View tuition and expenses information for the DNP degree program.
New Loan Option Available for Aspiring Nurse Educators
The difference you’ll make as a nurse educator will be big, which is why your loan options should be just as impactful. The Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) is a low-interest federal loan repayment program for eligible students in Chamberlain’s DNP degree program who intend to pursue a career as nursing faculty. Up to 85% of the NFLP loan may be forgiven after you graduate and begin working in a full-time (or in multiple adjunct positions resulting in full-time equivalency) teaching position. Learn more and see if you qualify.
*Note: Adtalem Global Education Inc. d/b/a Chamberlain University is listed as a FY 2020 Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) Awards recipient on HRSA’s NFLP website. Adtalem Global Education is the parent organization of Chamberlain University.
Financial Aid Options
Chamberlain’s DNP degree program can help prepare you for expanded roles within your organization. Chamberlain proudly partners with healthcare institutions, community colleges, associations and organizations to provide accessible educational opportunities for registered nurses.
See if your institution has partnered with Chamberlain, which may provide you with a group-specific tuition rate. We also offer a scholarship to DAISY Honoree Award recipients.
Chamberlain grad? Save on tuition
Earning your DNP is closer than you think, Chamberlain alumni are eligible to save $115 per credit hour, increasing your total savings to $4,600.
Accreditation
Accreditation, State Authorizations & Approvals
Chamberlain University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post graduate APRN certificate program at Chamberlain University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, (https://www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE). For the most updated accreditation information, visit chamberlain.edu/accreditation.
See accreditation and state authorization information or view a full list of program approvals by state.
