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Become a nurse leader with your Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree.

Improve patient care and organizational outcomes.

 

Learn how our flexible online DNP program stands apart.

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate (FNP and PMHNP role specialty) programs at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

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POPULAR ROLE

SPECIALTIES

We offer three role specialties through the BSN-entry DNP program: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Nurse Executive.

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FLEXIBLE OPTIONS FOR EARNING YOUR DNP DEGREE

Choose from six start dates (including midterm starts) and options for accelerated or decelerated study.1

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ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT

Master new skills through immersive virtual simulations, high-tech learning tools and hands-on clinical lab experiences.

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ONLINE + HANDS-ON LEARNING

We encourage your success through practicum support, on-demand tutoring, mentorship, writing assistance and more.

Ready to open more doors in your nursing career?

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Learn how our DNP is designed to fit your lifestyle. 

 

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Gain more power to influence patient outcomes through clinical, advocacy and administrative leadership roles. Our Doctor of Nursing Practice program prepares you for advanced nursing practice and is among the highest-level nursing programs available. BSN-entry students choose from three popular role specialties.

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Role Specialty

Online coursework + one required on-campus clinical intensive

 

BSN to DNP

  • 12 trimesters (4 years)1

     

  • 71 credit hours + 1,334 practicum contact hours

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Role Specialty

Online coursework + one required virtual clinical intensive

BSN to DNP

  • 12 trimesters (4 years)1

  • 77 credit hours + 1,334 practicum contact hours

Nurse Executive
Role Specialty

Online coursework + optional virtual immersions

 

 

BSN to DNP

  • 10 trimesters (3.3 years)1

     

  • 64 credit hours + 1,334 practicum contact hours

Post-Specialty Curriculum
Role Specialty

Online coursework + optional virtual immersions

 

MSN to DNP

  • 7 trimesters (2.3 years)1

     

  • 42-52 credit hours + 696-1,276 practicum contact hours

LEAD WITH CONFIDENCE.

The three role specialties in our BSN-entry track prepare you to influence patient care, whether as a clinician or a nurse executive.

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Family Nurse Practitioner

Become the primary care provider for your patients, with the ability to diagnose conditions, prescribe medication and manage chronic and acute illness. The FNP role specialty includes advanced classroom and clinical education in family practice, plus a robust practicum.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Deliver specialized mental health and psychiatric care through assessment, diagnosis, medication management and therapy interventions. The PMHNP role includes advanced training in psychiatric treatment, plus opportunities to lead case management, shape policy and take part in advocacy, education and research.

Nurse Executive

Lead interprofessional teams, optimize workflows and make decisions that impact patient care across the healthcare continuum. Use transformational leadership and clinical analytics techniques to improve patient outcomes.

 
 
 

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FROM TOMORROW'S LEADERS

 
 

WE SET THE NEXT STANDARD IN HEALTH SCIENCES EDUCATION

The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is a graduate institution that offers degree programs in nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, healthcare education, as well as continuing education programs.

 

Founded in 1979, USAHS has locations in San Marcos, California; St. Augustine, Florida; Miami, Florida; Austin, Texas; and Dallas, Texas.

 

USAHS is institutionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 1080 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 500, Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001, www.wscuc.org.

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San Marcos, CA  | St. Augustine, FL | Miami, FL |  Austin, TX  | Dallas, TX

Elevate your nursing career.

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1 Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress, traditional versus accelerated pathway, credits transferred and other factors.

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