Post-Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice

The field of healthcare is intricate. Its complexity continues to grow with the introduction of new technologies, diverse patient populations and the emergence of new illnesses. UND's post-master's Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) program will equip you with the skills and strategies to effectively navigate healthcare organizations through the ever-changing and unpredictable world of medicine.

UND's online D.N.P. program is designed for healthcare leaders. In addition to core D.N.P. courses, you'll take leadership-focused courses covering topics like:

• Nurse education
• Integrated leadership
• Organizational systems focused practice
• Safety and ethics

Nurses who complete D.N.P. programs are recognized for their ability to improve the nursing practice by reforming care delivery systems to be more cost-effective, locally acceptable and impactful on health care outcomes. You'll be prepared to:

• Provide more efficient direct patient care
• Manage the care of entire patient populations
• Develop and implement health policy
• Help shape health care policies and procedures
• Provide enhanced levels of direct patient care
• Manage health care systems
• Train the next generation of nurses
• Be a leader in nursing and health care organizations

UND is a top choice for an online Post-Master's Doctor of Nursing degree for flexibility and affordability. Graduates earn a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree with abilities based on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) D.N.P. Essentials.

Flexibility is important to our online students. That’s why we’ve designed the online Post-Master's Doctor of Nursing degree to never require a campus visit.

Flexible Online D.N.P. Courses

You will be able to earn the majority of your degree attending classes asynchronously, however at times there will be occasional synchronous (real-time) meetings for information sharing student presentations.

With asynchronous classes, you do not attend class at a set time. If you need to balance work, family, and other commitments, this flexible format allows you to learn anywhere at any time.

Depending on your instructor, you’ll learn online through:

• Lesson modules
• Streaming video content
• Virtual libraries
• Posted lectures
• Online simulations

There will be times when you interact with your instructor and classmates through online discussion boards, polls, and chat rooms.

Your learning revolves around materials that can be accessed on your own time within a set time frame. However, this is not a self-paced course. You’ll have structure and deadlines.

Online D.N.P. Leader

No matter how you customize your online experience, you’ll get the same top-quality education as any other on-campus student.

• Same degree. All online programs are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Your transcript and diploma are exactly the same as our on-campus students.
• Same classes. You’ll take courses from UND professors, start and end the semesters at the same time and take the same classes as a student on campus.
• Real interaction. You can ask questions, get feedback and regularly connect with your professors, peers and professionals in the field.
• Your own academic advisor. As an invaluable go-to, they’re focused on you, your personal success and your future career.
• Free online tutoring. We're here to help you one-on-one at no cost. Plus, get access to a variety of self-help online study resources.
• Unlimited academic coaching. Need support to achieve your academic goals or feeling stumped by a tough course? We'll help with everything from stress and time management to improving your memory to achieve higher test scores.
• Full online access. Dig into virtual research from the Chester Fritz Library. Improve your writing skills with online help from the UND Writing Center. Get online access to career services, veteran and military services, financial services and more.
• 24/7 technical support. UND provides free computer, email and other technical support for all online students.

Best Online College

Reportedly high alumni salaries and job placement rates, coupled with affordable online tuition rates make UND a best-value university for online education. UND's breadth of online programs rivals all other non-profit universities in the upper Midwest making UND one of the best online schools in the region.

UND ranks among the best online colleges in the nation for:

• Affordability
• Student satisfaction (retention rate)
• Academic quality (4-year graduate rate)
• Student outcomes (20-year return on investment per Paysacle.com)