Doctor of Nursing Practice Online

Practice at the highest level in your field by gaining the insight to develop and influence healthcare policy while advancing as a practitioner.

By earning your DNP degree, you'll be equipped to affect positive change in patient outcomes whether through providing care directly, researching new techniques, or implementing new policies based on evidence and data.

elm-pg-billboard-form-centered Karen Wyble (1)

RESPECTED

NLN Center of Excellence in Nursing Education;

Carnegie R1 institution

$480-per-credit

Flat-rate tuition plus financial aid for those qualified

ACCREDITED

CCNE* | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC)

Application Deadlines

Cohorts begin each Fall. Apply by May 1 to enroll.

DNP Coursework

Courses for the Doctor of Nursing Practice are offered online in Fall and Spring semesters with practica (a minimum of 420 residency hours) occurring in the students' specialty area of practice.
Coursework can be completed in as little as two years.

Specialize

As patient care becomes more specialized, the need for qualified providers is growing. Prepare to fill critical roles through one of our online graduate certificate programs for advanced practice nurses.

Cardiovascular Nursing

Specialize your skillset to meet the healthcare needs of local, state and national populations.

Open to APRNs or those earning an MSN.

Credits: 12 credit hours

Tuition: $480 per credit

Courses begin each March. Scholarships available!

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Post-MSN Certificate)

Prepare to sit for the PMHNP certification exam and fill a vital role in patient care as a mental health care provider.

Open to APRNs who hold hold a current national certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, or Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.

Credits: 20 credit hours

Tuition: $480 per credit

Courses begin in January and August. Scholarships available!

Questions about admission requirements or applying?
Our enrollment specialists can help! Request information to get started.

Request information

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

104 University Circle

Lafayette, LA 70504
Tel: 337.482.5555
Email: online@louisiana.edu

Graduate nursing degree programs at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education | 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750 | Washington, DC 20001 | 202-887-6791
Copyright @ 2023 University of Louisiana at Lafayette.