Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Application deadline:
The application deadline for all DNP areas of study is December 15.
Plans of study
Post-baccalaureate
Post-master's
The Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program is also offered in conjunction with MU Graduate School and is part of a long tradition in graduate education at the University of Missouri.
DNP Program Outcomes:
- Integrate advanced knowledge of nursing theories, methods of inquiry, humanities, and related sciences in the delivery of care to rural and other underserved populations.
- Serve as leaders, in collaboration with multiple disciplines to improve quality of health care outcomes for individuals, populations, and systems.
- Systematically evaluate a defined area of nursing using technologies in order to advance cost-effective health care delivery.
- Appraise scientific data from various domains in order to translate best evidence into nursing practice and health care delivery.
- Analyze the social, economic, cultural, environmental, political, and policy components of health care to advocate for improved health outcomes and reduce health disparities.