Advanced Nursing Practice (Education), DNP
Lead the future of nursing education with advanced skills in evidence-based education, student outcomes, systems thinking and educational leadership. Prepare to design, evaluate and lead transformative teaching and learning strategies, shaping the next generation of nursing professionals.
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STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.
Accreditation
The DNP in Advanced Nursing Practice (Education) at Arizona State Univ...
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Advanced Nursing Practice (Education) degree description
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program in advanced nursing practice with a concentration in education prepares you, as an expert nurse educator, to lead innovation in teaching and learning across clinical and academic environments. If you are an experienced nurse seeking to influence the future of nursing through evidence-based instruction, outcome-focused design and system-level thinking, this program is for you.
Through courses in evidence-based care, health care outcome management, systems thinking and innovation leadership, you gain the skills to design, implement and evaluate transformative educational strategies. You are prepared for roles in faculty development, curriculum leadership, clinical education and nursing program administration.
Residency experiences are integrated with your current professional contexts, enabling you to develop a doctoral project that directly addresses a problem of practice in clinical or academic education. This scholarly project reflects your learned advanced competencies in educational innovation, health policy and leadership.
The DNP with a concentration in education is ideal if you want to shape the next generation of nurses and improve outcomes through advanced instructional practices, organizational change and academic leadership. You'll join a collaborative community of faculty and peers committed to advancing nursing education and achieving lasting impact in diverse settings.
As a participating National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements member, Arizona State University is authorized to offer distance education to persons located in individual State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement member states in accordance with the council's established policies and standards. California is not a State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement member, and the California Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education does not regulate out-of-state public institutions offering online and in-person education from Arizona. ASU may offer educational activities in California. There are some exceptions for specific programs at Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation; these are noted on the ASU state authorizations website.
GI Bill® benefits
This new program is not yet approved for use with GI Bill® benefits.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. You can find more information about education benefits offered by VA at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/.
Why specialize in advanced nursing practice (education) at ASU?
At ASU, you complete 1,000 practicum hours strategically woven throughout the curriculum, so hands-on learning stays connected to every stage of your doctoral study. You also learn to responsibly integrate artificial intelligence into teaching, scholarship, curriculum development and educational leadership, exploring technology-enhanced approaches that ready you for an evolving health care environment. Individualized faculty mentorship guides your scholarly project, giving you sustained support from start to finish.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
84 credit hours including the required capstone course (DNP 707)
Required Core (13 credit hours) Concentration (9 credit hours) Other Requirements (23 credit hours) Electives (36 credit hours) Culminating Experience (3 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information The American Nurses Credentialing Center has recommended a minimum of 1,000 postbaccalaureate practicum hours for all students completing a DNP program. This program includes 1,125 practicum hours, exceeding the ANCC requirement. For electives, students should see the academic unit for the approved course list. Other coursework may be used with the approval of the academic unit. When approved by the student's supervisory committee and the Graduate College, up to 30 credit hours from a previously awarded master's degree can be used for this program. Other requirement coursework may be substituted with approval of the academic unit if the student is in an approved concurrent program.
DNP 704 Principles of Evidence-based Care in Advanced Practice (4)
DNP 705 Health Care Outcomes Management (3)
DNP 708 Systems Thinking in a Complex Health Care Environment (3)
DNP 709 Individual and Innovation Leadership in Healthcare Practice (3)
DNP 717 Foundations of Nursing Education Practice (3)
DNP 718 Driving Quality in Nursing Education (3)
DNP 719 Technology-enhanced Nursing Education (3)
DNP 679 Biostatistics: Principles of Statistical Inference (3)
DNP 703 Innovation in Communication: Scholarly and Professional Writing (2)
DNP 711 Health Care Policy and Innovation (3)
DNP 712 Clinical Residency and Management (12)
DNP 713 Analysis of Organizational Cultures in Health Care (3)
DNP 707 Disseminating Evidence to Advance Best Practice in Health Care and Health Policy (3)
Completion of an evidence-based capstone project focused on a clinical issue relevant to advanced practice nursing is required.
Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = ''A'') a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = ''A'') in an applicable master's degree program. If the master's program is not in nursing, the student must also have a bachelor's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution. All applicants must submit: Additional Application Information A current unencumbered RN license in the state in which the student plans to do clinical practicums is required. All students are also required to have an unencumbered Arizona RN license or an unencumbered compact state RN license as mandated by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. The RN license must remain unencumbered throughout enrollment in any nursing program. If the applicant's master's degree is not in nursing, then the applicant must also have a bachelor's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution. All applicants must have an interview with program faculty members before admission to the program. One year of clinical experience working within the student's specialty population is preferred. Applicants offered admission must meet health and safety requirements, which include a passing disposition on a background clearance and satisfactory completion of a substance screen. An admission examination is not required. Applications are reviewed on a space-available basis after the priority deadline. Students requesting review of previously completed courses must have a gap analysis review. Courses completed prior to admission need to have faculty review to determine applicability to their current program of study. Primary source documents (such as syllabi) must be provided by the student for faculty review. If an applicant or student would like to request previously completed courses to apply to their program of study, the courses must have been completed in the past five years to be eligible. If an applicant or student is currently a nurse practitioner and actively practicing, the program considers courses taken more than five years ago.
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residency by scoring at least 4 on the Internet-based TOEFL® (iBT), or a score of 80 if taken before January 21, 2026, in a testing center; 6.5 on the IELTS; or 105 on the Duolingo English test.
Application deadlines
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | Online | Rolling* |
*A rolling deadline means that applications will continue to be reviewed on a regular basis until the semester begins. International students should be mindful of visa deadlines to ensure there is time to produce necessary visa documents. Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit application materials as soon as possible for consideration.
Paying for college
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Careers this advanced nursing practice (education) concentration prepares you for
This program prepares graduates for excellence upon entering the workplace. DNP graduates are prepared to practice at the most advanced level of nursing.
Graduates may have roles in universities as:
- clinical nurse educators
- clinical nursing instructors
- clinical simulation coordinators or directors
- curriculum developers or instructional designers, specifically for nursing education
- deans or associate deans of nursing
- directors of nursing education or professional development
- nursing faculty members for BSN, MSN or DNP programs
- program directors (nursing education or simulation)
Graduates may also find roles outside of academia as:
- education consultants (health care or academic)
- education technology specialists (health care setting)
- health policy advisors (with education focus)
- nursing professional development practitioners
- staff development specialists
- training and development managers (health systems)
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation
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HLTHN 301
dnpnursing@asu.edu
602-496-0937
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced tuition rate to non-resident graduate students who qualify. Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information: https://graduate.asu.edu/wiche.
