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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program at UL Lafayette is designed to make you a leader in a constantly changing and complex health care system.

Our aim is to advance the nursing discipline and equip you with the knowledge and skill set to improve patient outcomes in your clinic, community, health system, and country.

Program Highlights

*Didactic coursework is online. In addition to practicum requirements, students participate in a two-day intensive prior to the start of the program and present their synthesis projects at the conclusion of the program.

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Program Cost

We offer affordable, flat-rate tuition for all our 100% online degree programs. Graduate programs are $480 per credit hour. DNP students complete 39 graduate credit hours.

This cost does not include course or lab fees. 

Because our online degree programs are accredited, students may also apply for financial aid.

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Career Opportunities

With your DNP degree, you’ll be poised to impact health care delivery through knowledge of evidence-based practice, leadership, organizational management, outcomes improvement and direct clinical practice.

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Curriculum & Courses

This program is offered 100% online in 16-week semesters. 

Our curriculum emphasizes evidence-based practice, organizational and systems leadership, health policy, and theoretical foundations for advanced practice nursing.

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Admissions Deadlines & Requirements

DNP cohorts begin in August of each year. Interested students must apply by May 1. 

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