The Simmons Doctor of Nursing Practice | OnlineThe Simmons Doctor of Nursing Practice | OnlineThe Simmons Doctor of Nursing Practice | Online

The CCNE-accredited online DNP program from Simmons University will prepare you to advance to the highest level of professional nursing practice — and to drive meaningful change in health care as a nurse leader.The CCNE-accredited online DNP program from Simmons University will prepare you to advance to the highest level of professional nursing practice — and to drive meaningful change in health care as a nurse leader.The CCNE-accredited online DNP program from Simmons University will prepare you to advance to the highest level of professional nursing practice — and to drive meaningful change in health care as a nurse leader.

  • Balance Your Degree With Work and Life — Advance your nursing career by completing your DNP on a part-time basis over seven 14-week terms.
  • Advance in Nurse Leadership — Learn from experienced professors-of-practice and join a legacy of more than 100 years developing nursing leadership and excellence.
  • Learn in a Practice-Based Program — Pursue a DNP that offers hands-on experience, conduct in-clinic research, and learn to design and assess care.

A Century of Support for Nurses

100+

Years educating nursing professionals

8+

Years offering high-quality online nursing programs

450+

Nursing@Simmons scholarships awarded in 2020-20211

Built to Empower Nurse Leaders

The innovative Nursing@Simmons online DNP program was developed to prepare nurse leaders to take on the greatest challenges of today’s changing health care landscape. Our curriculum is designed for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who hold an MSN degree and clinical license,2and nurse managers who hold an MSN degree and leadership license.3

As a DNP student, you will join live, online classes to hone your leadership principles, collaborate with professionals and teams across disciplines, and gain expertise grounded in evidence-based research.

  • Explore pioneering theory, research, and policy.
  • Expand your expertise during 1,000 minimum clinical hours.
  • Complete a research- or practice-based final project.

Nursing@Simmons provides a highly interactive, high-touch student experience — you will receive personalized support throughout the program from faculty and staff and connect with health care professionals from various backgrounds and from across the country.

Graduate prepared to follow your passion as a nurse leader, whether you are driven to improve outcomes for patients, transform health care delivery, design policies that create healthier communities, or change health care on a systemic level.

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Advance as a leader in health care with Simmons’ online DNP program.

1This data is self-reported by Nursing@Simmons based on the number of scholarships awarded for the 2020-2021 academic year.arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference

2Clinically focused licensure: U.S. board certification in an advanced practice specialty (e.g., NP, CNS, CNM, CRNA) that is in good standing.arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference

3Leadership-focused licensure: board certification in management (CENP, CNML) is preferred but not required for nurse managers.arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference