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Simmonsâ online DNP program is designed for RNs who have earned their Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). The online DNP program prepares learners to reach the highest level of professional nursing practice, and emerge as nurse leaders who are capable of transforming healthcare systems.
120
years of nursing leadership and excellence at Simmons
1,000
minimum clinical hours
7
terms to complete the DNP program on a part-time basis
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Learners will advance their practice through hands-on experiences including interactive coursework, in-clinic research, and clinical hours.
The online Doctor of Nursing Practice degree is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Simmons University began in 1899 as a small liberal arts college with a revolutionary mission to prepare women to earn independent livelihoods and lead meaningful lives. This mission expands with Simmons’ coeducational online doctorate programs that prepare professionals to reach the highest level of practice in their fields. As the nation experiences an ever-changing healthcare environment, Simmons offers an online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program that prepares MSN-educated nurses to manage it.
Tuition cost$44,280Tuition and fees are subject to change and may increase each academic year. Tuition does not include student fees, technology platform licensing, or support services. Learners are also responsible for travel and accommodation costs related to any in-person immersions or residentials.
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The 30-credit online DNP curriculum combines evidence-based practice with analytical and leadership principles. Learners master how to use informatics, data, and technology to design policies and establish interventions that improve patient outcomes. As a learner in the online DNP program, you will:
which will help you master the eight core competencies by the AACN in their Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice.Footnote 1
during which you will investigate problems, test solutions, and implement changes to solve a problem of practice within the field.
where you will present your research to classmates, Simmons faculty, mentors, and experienced practitioners.
Applicants must hold a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree from a regionally accredited U.S. postsecondary institution. Applicants must also have a current RN license and either a clinical license or a position as a nurse manager. They must also have a minimum of two years of professional experiences as a licensed RN.
In addition, you must have and/or submit:
Current curriculum vitae (CV)
One- to two-page personal statement
Transcript(s) of your academic record
Two letters of recommendation
Application fee
Supplemental documents from your professional portfolio (optional)
The online DNP program culminates in a final project, which highlights a learner’s synthesis of course material, research, and clinical learning — and lays the groundwork for a learner’s future practice and scholarship in the field.
As a learner, you will develop your DNP project over the course of three terms in a DNP Project Seminar. Throughout your DNP project, you will be able to directly apply your newfound knowledge to your clinical work.
The final project can take a variety of forms, such as a practice portfolio, a research utilization project, or even a practice topic dissemination.
Below are three examples of DNP projects Simmons graduates have completed in the past:
“Survivorship Care Plans: Exploring Lymphoma Patients”
“Perceptions of Clinical Nurses About Professional Development”
“Nurse Leaders: Levels of Resilience”