Elevate Your Nursing Career with UTampa’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Advance your skills from anywhere.
Real-World Relevance, UTampa Excellence
At The University of Tampa, we understand the demands of your nursing career, which is why our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is designed with flexibility in mind. With a strong focus on real-world application, this online DNP program offers a comprehensive curriculum that equips you with the skills and knowledge to excel in advanced practice nursing or nursing leadership.
Spanning 30 credit hours over six semesters, our DNP nursing degree includes advanced courses in health policy, leadership, informatics, and more. With just three required campus visits, you can continue working full-time while advancing your education. Our respected faculty, who are both accomplished researchers and practitioners, are dedicated to your success and career growth. As the demand for doctorate-prepared nurses rises, now is the time to invest in your future with UTampa’s Doctor of Nursing program.
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UTampa’s DNP Program in Numbers
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Years spread over
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Custom tracks for NP and healthcare leaders
Flexible, student-driven online program
Online Learning,
On Your Time
The University of Tampa’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program is fully online, designed to fit into your busy life. With 100% student-driven learning, you control your schedule. Our flexible format allows you to balance your education with your career, ensuring that you can pursue advanced nursing skills without putting your life on hold. Whether you’re working nights or juggling family commitments, UTampa’s online Doctor of Nursing program adapts to your needs.
See How Our Program was
Built for Your Success
Lead the future of nursing
Elevate your career in Clinical or Nursing Education
The University of Tampa’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program equips you with the skills to become a leader among nurse practitioners, contribute to the development of health care policy, accelerate clinical research, manage interdisciplinary teams, and qualify for leadership roles in hospital administration. Prepare for the evolving demands of health care and make a lasting impact with UTampa’s DNP program.
Tailored for Nurse Practitioners & Nurse Leaders
Two Unique Tracks, One Advanced Degree
The University of Tampa’s online DNP program offers two distinct tracks to help you advance in your career, whether you’re seeking to become a nurse practitioner or a nurse leader.
The Advanced Practice Nursing track is designed for nationally certified nurse practitioners who aspire to become clinical leaders, contribute to healthcare policy, and accelerate the implementation of clinical research. A Florida APRN license is required.
The Leadership in Population Health track is designed for healthcare professionals, including those with an MHA, MBA, or MPH, seeking leadership roles in administration or government. This track requires an APRN or RN license.
Led by seasoned nursing professionals
Learn from the Best in
the Field
The University of Tampa College of Nursing faculty are respected researchers and practitioners who are committed to students’ educational and career advancements. Our professors are not just educators but also leaders in their fields, ensuring that you receive instruction that is both academically rigorous and practically relevant as you pursue your doctorate in nursing.
Your access to leading healthcare networks
Affiliations with Florida’s Top Health Care Facilities
The University of Tampa has strong, long-standing relationships with some of the top healthcare facilities in Florida, including Moffitt Cancer Center and Tampa General Hospital. These affiliations provide our students with unmatched opportunities for practical training, mentoring, networking, and career advancement as they work towards their DNP degree.
Nationally ranked, professionally respected
Join a Legacy of Excellence
The University of Tampa is celebrated nationwide, with rankings from Forbes, U.S. News & World Report, Bloomberg Businessweek, and The Princeton Review. Our doctorate in nursing education upholds this legacy, offering a prestigious degree that will distinguish you among your peers and in the job market.
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