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Doctor of Nursing Practice

Earn Your Doctor of Nursing Practice - Fully Online

Take your nursing career to its highest level with Colby-Sawyer's online DNP program. CCNE-accredited, this Doctor of Nursing Practice degree builds the advanced leadership skills to translate research into better patient outcomes. You'll graduate ready to step into roles such as nurse executive, clinical educator or health policy expert.  Finish your doctorate in nursing online in as little as 20 months, or go part time if you need more flexibility. You can also transfer up to 500 of your prior clinical hours toward your DNP degree. New students starting this fall or next spring qualify for a $1,250 scholarship.

By the numbers

100 %

Online coursework

28

Credits to completion

2

Enrollment options

3.5 M

New management jobs expected by 2030 Bureau of Labor Statistics

Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

The baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in nursing at Colby-Sawyer College are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

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