An online DNP program for working nurses like you.
At Baylor University, we prepare graduates to provide exemplary care and lead positive change in nursing. Our DNP is designed to help you expand your reach as a nurse leader. With main coursework online and accessible 24 hours a day, you can fit your education around your schedule.
DNP APRN Program Tracks
Choose from multiple distinct tracks as you learn the skills required to shape the future of nursing. Clinical Placement support offered.
- DNP Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Provide acute care for adult patients with chronic and complex illness
- DNP Family Nurse Practitioner
Provide holistic primary care to individuals and families across the lifespan
- 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
Provide primary and acute care for pediatric patients in a variety of care environments.
- DNP Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Provide safe, evidence-based mental health psychiatric care for individuals and families
DNP Executive Nurse Leadership Program
Baylor University also offers a nurse leadership program.
- DNP Executive Nurse Leadership
Gain executive knowledge and competencies in influential leadership, data-driven business strategy, and transformative care models.
Fast Facts
- Clinical placement support offered
- 100% first-time certification pass rates for FNP & Nurse Midwifery grads
- Student support available, including 1:1 with an advisor
Program Highlights
- 24/7 access to online coursework— log in at anytime
- Learn from a world-class institute that features cutting-edge technology and award-winning faculty
- High standard of excellence, ensuring you are well-prepared for real-world practice
Clinical Placement Services
At Baylor University’s Louise Herrington School of Nursing, we strongly believe in setting our students up for success. That's why we collaborate with our students to help identify clinical sites and preceptors for all clinical rotations. Additionally, clinical placement sites may be potential locations for future employment opportunities upon graduation. If you already have a placement site or preceptor in mind, we encourage you to refer them to our placement team to secure.
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How Does This Benefit You?
At Baylor, we believe you are only as successful as your training—that’s why we collaborate with our students to identify and secure sites and preceptors for all clinical rotations. Our staff will sort through the logistics of clinical placement so you can focus more on coursework and building competencies as a nurse.
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How Does the Clinical Placement Process Work?
As a newly enrolled student, you’ll partner with our clinical team to determine unique placement needs. We’ll collaborate with you to identify placement opportunities, including locating and securing a quality site and preceptor during your program. You’ll be responsible for several preparation tasks, including filling out forms, passing a drug screening, background check and proof of recommended vaccinations.
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What is the Placement Experience Like?
During your placement experience, you’ll have access to faculty and resources to support you on and off-site, including mentorship and guidance for procedures, patient interactions and proficiencies. At the end of your rotation, you and your preceptor will review requirements and complete any surveys. You may receive new details for your next clinical experience if you have multiple rotations.
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What Can I Expect from My Preceptor?
Your preceptor is your on-site role model and will help you develop as a nurse during your clinical rotation. They will focus on helping you bridge gaps between theory and practice, orientate you to the practice setting, help you plan clinical assignments, provide 1:1 supervision, give daily feedback and complete required paperwork on your behalf.
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