Keigwin School of Nursing

Post-MSN Doctor of Nursing Practice

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Take the Next Step After Your Master'sExpand Your Practice

爆走黑料 offers a fully online Post-Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program tailored for Registered Nurses (RNs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) who already possess a graduate nursing degree. This terminal degree program is designed to help nursing professionals achieve advancement to the highest levels of the nursing field. In this program:

Choose from two tracks: Leadership or Advanced Practice.
Begin in Fall or Spring. No campus visits required.
Designed for working professionals to earn their degree while working full-time.
Work with faculty mentors while completing your Doctoral Project.

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important dates

Task	Deadline or date
First Review	November 3, 2025
Priority Deadline	January 26, 2026
Final Deadline	March 23, 2025

Virtual information session

Request to watch a previous virtual information session. These sessions will allow you to learn more about our program, hear from faculty and understand the admissions process.

Advanced Practice

Designed for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses looking to enhance their advanced practice specialties with a clinical focus on individuals and populations.

Sample courses:

NUR 600 - Organizational Theory, Health Care Management and Finance
NUR 620 - Adv. Diagnostic Reasoning and Treatment II
NUR 640 - Clinical Manifestations of Disease Process and Emerging Therapies

Leadership

focuses on executive-level skills and is suited for Registered Nurses and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses working within health care systems in areas such as education and administration.

Sample courses:

NUR 602 - Business of Healthcare
NUR 622 - Quality Management to Improve Health Outcomes
NUR 642 - Leadership and Innovation

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Increase Your Earning PotentialTake the Next Step in Your Career

This program is a terminal degree program. A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is one of the highest degrees you can earn in the field of nursing, meaning you will be working at the top of your profession.

Graduates of this program will be well-prepared to pursue new and exciting executive and administrative roles in their careers. If they choose, they will qualify to become nursing educators, as a DNP or a Ph.D. is typically required to teach at most colleges and universities.

View scholarly projects from previous and current students.

How to ApplyAdmissions Requirements

Completed JU Application
Unofficial or Official Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- If the candidate attended a college or university abroad, an official NACES evaluation of that transcript is required. Choose the course-by-course evaluation with the GPA option.
- Official transcripts should be sent to: documents@ju.edu
A minimum 3.3 undergraduate GPA on a 4.0 scale is required
Graduation from a regionally accredited college/university with a Master of Science in Nursing Degree (MSN)
Graduation from a CCNE, NLN, or ACEN accredited nursing program
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Statement of Intent
Active U.S. Nursing License
- Out-of-state applicants must be eligible for endorsement in Florida
- International students must hold a current license from a U.S. state and be eligible for endorsement in Florida.

The following may be requested of applicants with a GPA of 3.3 or below:

GRE/GMAT scores
Letters of Recommendation

International students will need to provide additional materials:

All international students whose first language is not English are required to submit proof of their proficiency in English, by providing scores for either: IELTS or TOEFL. If submitting score reports, they must be sent directly to 爆走黑料 from the testing institutions.

Professional portrait of DNP student Kayla Cavicchio

"When it came time to choose a DNP program, I knew I wanted one that aligned with my goals and values, and JU once again stood out for its strong academic foundation, commitment to leadership, and supportive community. Returning to JU wasn鈥檛 just about furthering my education; it was about returning to a place that believed in me from the beginning while continuing to empower me to grow and lead."

Kayla CavicchioJU DNP Student

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Explore your options in nursing with 爆走黑料! With over 20 programs, JU and the Keigwin School of Nursing are committed to the success of each student by providing a high-quality, well-rounded education that works best for you.

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