DNP: prepares nurses as clinical practitioners, executive leaders and scholars to assume advanced clinical and leadership roles.

Ph.D.: prepares professional nurses for research careers in academic, clinical, health systems and government settings.

DNP: Leadership development, health policy and evidence-based practice for improved outcomes.

Ph.D.: Philosophy and theory of nursing science; research design, methods and analytic approaches; professional roles.

DNP: Current unencumbered RN or APRN licensure in the state of residence.

Ph.D.: Current RN license in the state or country in which research will be conducted.

DNP: Clinical evidence project required.

Ph.D.: Research dissertation required.

DNP: Courses delivered online for didactic component.

Ph.D.: Executive-style format that includes on-campus seminars supported by online learning activities.

DNP: Students are admitted in a cohort and follow the same program of study.

Ph.D.: Full-time and part-time options available.

DNP: Students can expect to graduate in six to eight semesters.

Ph.D.: Full-time students can expect to graduate in 3-4 years (DNP/MSN entry) or 4-5 years (BSN entry). Part-time students can expect to graduate in 5-6 years.

DNP: Using evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes.

Ph.D.: Engagement in research and education across community, academic and clinical settings.

DNP: GRE not required, On-site or phone interview, Writing Sample

Ph.D.: GRE scores not required, On-site or phone interview, Writing sample

DNP: Scholarships

Ph.D.: Fellowships and scholarships