Doctor of Nursing Practice

Choose your program

There are two paths to get your Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. Both options are CCNE-accredited.

Start earning your DNP degree where you are at.

I have a BSN I have an MSN

BSN to DNP program options

Fast-track your education and take a hybrid of seated and online doctoral-level classes.

Earn both your master's and doctorate at the same time. Several specialized options are available.

A student holds a woman's hand during the Physician Assistant White Coat Ceremony.

Option

Adult gerontology-acute care nurse practitioner

Provide service for young adults and geriatric patients.

A DNP student uses a stethoscope to listen to her patient's heartbeat.

Option

Family nurse practitioner

Care for individuals of all ages.

Nursing students learn about kidney injuries in the debrief room of the simulation lab in the O’Reilly Clinical Health Science Center

Option

Practice leadership

Educate health care professionals and improve policies.

An instructor leads a discussion in a class of DNP students.

Option

Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner

Focus on evaluating and diagnosing mental health conditions.

Post-master's DNP program option

Already have your master's in nursing? This is the path for you.

Expand your career opportunities with a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Available 100% online.

Option

Leadership

For nurses who already have a master’s degree and want new career roles. Level up your degree and make a difference in health care with your leadership skills.

Why earn a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Missouri State?

Save money, have flexibility - Our program has one of the lowest costs in the country. Online and hybrid classes mean your on-campus visits are minimal.
Be a leader in nursing - Put research into practice. Teach tomorrow’s nurses. Bridge the health care gap for underserved populations. Whatever you want to do, a DNP degree gives you greater control in your career path.
Have great support - A faculty member helps you develop your quality improvement project. Your advisor also serves as your go-to contact while you’re in the program.
Invest in one of the best - You can’t beat low tuition at a great school. Grad School Hub ranked us as the third-best DNP program in the country.

Careers and outcomes

Explore your potential career paths

From administration to teaching and service, you can do a lot with a DNP degree.

Ethics

Here, you'll live by a code of ethics and adopt a culture of caring.

Mission Statement and School Goals

Accreditation

The BSN, MSN, DNP and post-master's certificate programs at Missouri State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

Graduate Nurse Practitioner Programs are not regulated in Texas by Section 132.001(1)(B).