Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Lead Change Through Practice

A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP online) is the optimal pathway for registered nurses with a BSN or MSN who are seeking preparation at the highest level of nursing practice. Graduates of the online DNP program are prepared as exemplary nursing leaders and visionary nurses who can actively shape and improve patient outcomes, policy, process and the future of nursing.

Shape the future of nursing as a DNP. Learn more by downloading our program guide or learn more by exploring the specific online DNP program tracks below.

dnp enl

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)Executive Nurse Leadership

  • Stand out at your organization as a proven nurse leader and scholar.
  • Gain advanced knowledge while connecting with mentors.

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dnp fnp

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)Family Nurse Practitioner Track

  • Develop as a holistic primary care provider who can positively impact outcomes for patients across the lifespan.
  • Demonstrate advanced leadership and clinical skills as you learn to innovate and grow a thriving practice as a DNP FNP.

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dnp nnp

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Track

  • Take a lead role in nursing care for infants through the first two years of life.
  • Focus on high-risk neonates and their families as you define your practice as a neonatal DNP.

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dnp midwifery

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)Nurse-Midwifery Track

  • Become a nursing leader who can provide holistic patient-centered care for women.
  • Develop advanced competence as you learn to practice in clinical settings as a nurse-midwife.

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dnp pnp

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Track

  • Address primary healthcare needs of children and adolescents, utilizing patient-and-family centered care within the context of the family unit.
  • Provide care for pediatric patients that have complex acute, critical, or chronic illness in settings including hospitals, intensive care units, and emergency departments.

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dnp Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track

  • Focus on the acute critical care needs of adult patients.
  • Practice with greater autonomy in areas of clinical practice.

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View all online DNP program outcomes here.

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Baylor Nursing By The Numbers
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90% of clinical placement sites provided to DNP students were within 125 miles of their home

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100% certification pass rate for Family Nurse Practitioner and Nurse-Midwifery graduates

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Baylor University is ranked higher than 94% of Best Colleges in the Nation in 2021 - U.S. News and World Report

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Baylor’s DNP program is ranked higher than 88% of the Best DNP Programs in Texas in 2021 - dnpprograms.com