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Graduates of the online DNP program are prepared as exemplary nursing leaders and visionary nurses who can actively shape and improve patient outcomes. Download our program guide to learn more about our top rated program and the clinical placement services we provide for our nurses.

Choose from five distinct tracks as you learn the skills required to shape the future of nursing.

• DNP Family Nurse Practitioner
  Develop as a holistic primary care provider who can improve outcomes for patients across the lifespan.
   
• DNP Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track
  Provide acute care for adult patients with chronic and complex illness
   
• DNP Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
  Take a lead role in nursing care for infants through the first two years of their life.
   
• DNP Nurse-Midwifery
  Provide holistic patient-centered care for women across their lifespan.
   
• DNP Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
  Become a specialized nursing leader who provides primary and acute healthcare needs of pediatric patients in a variety of care environments.
   
• DNP Executive Nurse Leadership
  ​​​​​Become an executive nurse leader who can influence leadership, drive data-driven business strategy, and develop transformative care models.

Clinical Placement Services

Work closely with a full-time clinical placement specialist who meets students’ needs and helps them gain hands-on experience to advance their nursing careers. These specialists:

• Provide a nuanced assessment of students’ professional goals to identify a preceptor and an ideal work environment in their local area (e.g. hospitals, community clinics, or private practice).
• Work closely with students to identify academic areas of interest and connect them with clinical expertise that is the best fit (family nursing, neonatal nursing, pediatric nursing, or midwifery).
• Prepare students prior to the practicum by providing a realistic idea of the work that they will be doing and ensuring that they are ready to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Designed for actively practicing RNs with a BSN and/or MSN
• Thoroughly prepares nurses with the knowledge and advanced skill set necessary to lead nursing practice and positively impact patient outcomes from the highest levels
• Baylor nurses have a 100% certification first-time pass rate for Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, Family Nurse Practitioners and *Nurse-Midwifery
• Learn from world-class faculty of experienced nursing leaders and administrators

Be Bold. Be Decisive. Be Exceptional. Become a Baylor Nurse.