Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP

Accelerate your career with an online doctor of nursing practice

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Pace University's accelerated online two-year doctorate is a premier DNP program for working nurse practitioners who are looking to become leaders in their field. In our executive-focused part-time program, you will connect with other advancing nurse practitioners, as you learn the techniques and strategies that will take you to the next level of nursing practice in the healthcare industry.

The Pace Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) features flexible coursework that consists of online study from your home or office. Faculty mentors will guide you through your learning experience, providing you with new networking opportunities and connections.  

DNP-PhD COMPARISON

Expected Learning Outcomes

DNP Advancing their knowledge and skills to the highest level of clinical nursing practice 

PhD Preparing diverse nurse scientists to conduct and disseminate independent research focused on improving health outcomes of people from underserved populations

Curriculum

DNP Develop a proposal for an evidence-based practice improvement project that targets health disparities and improves patient outcomes 

PhD Completes a clinical research practicum and dissertation development seminars to develop their research proposal and dissertation topic based upon their own area of interest and clinical expertise

Admission Requirements

DNP Graduate of an accredited advanced practice master’s degree program in nursing 

PhD Completed bachelor’s and master’s degrees (at least one of which must be in nursing)

Career Outcomes

DNP Learn how to use evidence-based practice to make changes and improve practice from a faculty of nationally and internationally renowned nursing clinicians and scholars 

PhD Preparing graduates for tenure track faculty positions to educate the next generation of nurses, taught by full-time PhD faculty with established programs of funded research grounded in current clinical practice

Program Delivery

DNP Flexible online coursework 

PhD Full-time program meeting one day per week on campus during the academic year)

Credit and Length of Program

DNP 33 credits (5 semesters)

PhD 45 credits (4-5 years)

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$120,680
average salary per year of an advanced practice nurse (using a degree like a DNP), according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
32,678
nurses working towards their DNP, according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing; that means there will be increased need for DNP-degree-holding nurses in the future.
98%
of 2023 College of Health Professions master's level graduates are employed, continuing their education or pursuing service

Build Your Professional Skill Set

With a Pace DNP, you get:

  • Online classes that work with your schedule
  • Five-semester program can be completed in two years
  • Emphasis on mentor and alumni relationships will help you build your network

Join a Network of Nurses who are Leading the Way Forward

 As an alum of the DNP, you will join a network of leaders in the health care industry, including:

  • Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center
  • Flushing Hospital Medical Center
  • Lenox Hill Hospital
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • Mount Sinai Beth Israel
  • Mount Sinai South Nassau
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
  • Northern Westchester Hospital
  • NYU Langone Health
  • NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx
  • NYU Winthrop Hospital
  • Orange Regional Medical Center
  • Phelps Hospital Northwell Health
  • White Plains Hospital Medical Center
  • Westchester Medical Center
Dawn Surajh
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The quality of education and training experience I received at Pace were nothing short of amazing."

– Dr. Dawn Surajh, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Pace University

About College of Health Professions

The College of Health Professions (CHP) at Pace University is dedicated to creating innovative and complex programs that reflect the changing landscape of the health care system. Our graduates are prepared for impactful careers in health care practice, health-related research, or as educators, through small classes and hands-on learning at our two New York campuses. and the leading area healthcare facilities.

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