Advanced Practice (Nursing Practice, D.N.P.)

About this Program

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree will provide additional education for advanced practice nurses in advanced diagnostics and practice skills; care of the underserved and increasingly diverse population; leadership, health care advocacy and policy; practice innovation/new models of care; interprofessional practice; and incorporation of emerging care technologies/telehealth.

Program Highlights

Graduates of the program have become policy leaders, telehealth innovators, change agents, practice owners, and clinical experts
Inspires students to achieve their maximum potential by providing the mentorship and skills needed to advance in today’s health care climate
Program provides a minimum of 560 clinical hours within four practicum courses

Available In-Person and Online

AT A GLANCE

Ellmer School of Nursing

Degree Level

Graduate

Degree Earned

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Delivery Modes

Online

Careers

Check out these ideas from ODU's Center for Career & Leadership Development and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

Legislators

$46,350 Median Salary

Develop, introduce or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, State, or Federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions.

Chief Executives

$196,050 Median Salary

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

Clinical Data Managers

$88,980 Median Salary

Apply knowledge of health care and database management to analyze clinical data, and to identify and report trends.

Medical and Health Services Managers

$111,680 Median Salary

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Advanced Practice DNP at ODU?

Students entering the Doctor of Nursing Practice program in Advanced Practice DNP should meet the minimum university admission requirements Graduate Admission.

Obtain and complete the ODU Graduate application online. Do not send application materials to the School of Nursing. All application materials must be completed by the posted deadline for consideration for each concentration area
Please request three references as indicated on the application form using the forms supplied. The references should be former supervisors and faculty
You will need to request that official copies of all your transcripts be sent to graduate admissions
Submission of a goal statement is required. Your goal statement should speak specifically to the concentration area to which you are applying
Submit a current resume that includes all work and education experience, as well as any scholarship or professional activity

More Program and Degree Requirements

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The Business of Advanced Nursing Practice

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NURS 803

Leadership and Interprofessional Practice in Healthcare

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Cost of Attendance

We believe in providing students with transparent and accessible information about the cost of attendance.

Review the estimated tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year (subject to change). Other fees are assessed for special services and certain academic programs. Non-resident rates are charged for anyone who is not a current Virginia resident, including international students.

Virginia Resident

Cost Per-Credit $620

Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States

Cost Per-Credit $642

Non-Resident

Cost Per-Credit $1,486

Ways to Fund Your Degree

There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending Old Dominion University, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at Old Dominion, visit the Financial Aid Office page.

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