Post-Master's DNP

The DNP is a professional practice degree designed to prepare advanced practice nurses for complex practice and leadership roles in the clinical setting as well as teaching roles at California's community colleges and at the California State University. The program is a rigorous academic experience designed to prepare nurses to assume the highest levels of nursing professional practice. In addition to developing advanced competencies in evidence-based practice, leadership, health policy, and advocacy, graduates will develop in-depth skills in a focused area of nursing practice. Students will complete a total of 1,000 clinical hours in practicum experience. This is a Post-Master's DNP program. You must have a Master's degree to be considered. This pathway does not lead to additional certification; students will continue preparation in their current specialty. Program Format: The DNP Post Master's program curriculum includes a minimum of 36 semester units of graduate nursing coursework. The program uses a hybrid format, offering courses onsite and online. Students are required to be available for classes all day on Fridays, for the entirety of the program. Students are required to be on-campus for coursework four Fridays a semester, supplemented with synchronous Friday courses and other asynchronous online requirements. Clinical practice is required and will vary based on the number of clinical hours documented as eligible through the master’s degree. Clinical hours are specific to a student's DNP role and can be completed in their place of employment. The DNP requires a total of 1,000 clinical hours upon graduation.