Doctor of Nursing Practice (Online & Hybrid)
Improve health care outcomes in your community. Become a leader in your field.
Loyola University New Orleans offers the doctor of nursing practice (DNP) program to prepare nurses to take on the highest-level roles in their field. Students in the DNP program benefit from Loyola’s world-class faculty and resources while also taking advantage of our convenient online and hybrid learning formats. Students can choose from specialized DNP programs that align with their career goals and build on their previous experience, including BSN-DNP and MSN-DNP degree paths.
Degree Paths
Bachelor of Science in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice
Loyola offers the following specialized BSN-DNP programs:
- BSN to DNP: Family Nurse Practitioner (Online)
- BSN to DNP: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Hybrid)
- BSN to DNP: Nurse Anesthesia (Hybrid)
- BSN to DNP: Dual Degree Option for BSN to DNP: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Anesthesia (Hybrid)
Master of Science in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice
The MSN-DNP online degree path is designed for master’s-level nurses looking to earn a terminal doctor of nursing practice degree. The MSN to DNP program prepares students to work with interdisciplinary teams, make ethical and informed decisions, and implement evidence-based solutions to complex healthcare challenges.
Loyola offers the following specialized MSN-DNP program:
What can you do with a DNP degree?
Take your skills to the next level with a DNP degree from Loyola University New Orleans. Develop advanced leadership skills to help improve health outcomes and create more effective healthcare systems. Graduates with a DNP are equipped with specialized knowledge and skills to provide advanced patient care in any healthcare setting. DNP graduates may also choose to work as independent healthcare providers or to find fulfilling roles in academic settings.
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