MSN–DNP - Executive Leader

Enhance your nursing leadership journey with our streamlined, online MSN to DNP: Executive Leader program, requiring just 30+ credits through our flexible, asynchronous format. Through personalized transcript evaluation, we recognize your previous supervised practicum hours at the master's level, potentially reducing your required coursework and accelerating your path to completion.

BSN–DNP - Dual Nurse Anesthesia + Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Amplify your clinical impact and career opportunities with our innovative 96-credit dual specialization program—the ultimate preparation for advanced practice excellence. This ambitious 36-month pathway integrates the complete Nurse Anesthesia curriculum with specialized Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner coursework, creating versatile practitioners with exceptional breadth of expertise.

BSN–DNP - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

The Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) program delivers comprehensive preparation for advanced clinical practice through our strategically designed hybrid Doctor of Nursing Practice pathway. Students benefit from core DNP coursework delivered entirely online, minimizing travel requirements while maximizing flexibility. AGACNP specialization begins in the third semester, seamlessly blending essential on-campus intensives with immersive clinical experiences that prepare graduates to excel across the full spectrum of acute care environments.

BSN–DNP - Nurse Anesthesia

Elevate your nursing career to the highest level through our comprehensive 87-credit BSN to DNP Nurse Anesthesia program. This premier educational pathway combines the clinical expertise of nurse anesthesia with the leadership and systems thinking of doctoral preparation.

BSN–DNP - Family Nurse Practitioner

Transform your nursing career with our dynamic, 63-credit BSN to DNP Family Nurse Practitioner program—delivered entirely online in an asynchronous format that adapts to your busy schedule. This innovative pathway empowers registered nurses to advance directly to the highest clinical nursing degree while specializing as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Upon completion, graduates can apply for FNP certification, opening doors to expanded practice authority and leadership opportunities across diverse healthcare settings.

Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse

Transform your advanced practice nursing career with our flexible 18-credit Post-Master's Certificate program in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care designed for master's-prepared nurses seeking to specialize in managing patients with complex, chronic, and critical conditions across the adult lifespan.

Our personalized approach begins with a comprehensive gap analysis to create your customized plan of study. While the total credit requirement varies based on your previous coursework, you'll complete a minimum of 9 credits at Loyola through our convenient online, asynchronous format.

Public Health Minor

The public health minor at Loyola University New Orleans can complement many different areas of study—from business administration to mass communication and journalism. As an interdisciplinary program, Loyola’s public health minor includes an exploration of epidemiology, psychology, statistics, ethics, social justice, and other relevant topics.

Post-Master’s Certificate in Nurse-Midwifery

Gain specialized skills and expand your professional opportunities with a post-master’s certificate (PMC) in nurse-midwifery at Loyola University New Orleans.

This program is ideal for advanced practice nurses with an MSN or DNP degree in a different specialization who are interested in nurse-midwifery. Graduates will be prepared to provide advanced level care to women and individuals across the lifespan.