OnlineDoctor ofNursing Practice
- Hybrid Format
- 70 Credit Hours
- 8 Semesters
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Oral Roberts University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program is a hybrid program with much of the didactic content completed online. There are on-campus residency requirements most semesters. As part of the esteemed Anna Vaughn School of Nursing, this post-bachelor's program consists of a Family Nurse Practitioner track that specifically targets BSN RNs who will have completed at least 2,000 hours of professional nursing practice prior to enrollment in year two of the program. Your education is enhanced by community preceptors who can be either physicians or nurse practitioners. Preceptors will guide your learning in specialty environments (women’s health and pediatrics) and family medicine. The FNP track should prepare you well to successfully complete the Family Nurse Practitioner certification exam.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice degree is a practice-oriented degree that prepares you to test research findings in clinical practice settings and translate that data into evidence-based practice. Our unique mission to develop Spirit-empowered leaders is incorporated into all we do and will enable you to improve your healthcare practice through evidence-based research. The DNP hybrid program will teach you current technologies and practices that enhance nursing knowledge and patient education.
FNP LICENSURE
Oral Roberts University is an NC-SARA (National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements) participating university. “SARA is an agreement among member states, districts and territories that establishes comparable national standards for interstate offering of postsecondary distance education” (nc-sara.org).
While we would love to admit students from all 50 states, we must abide by each state’s Board of Nursing (BON) educational requirements for advanced practice nurse licensure upon graduation from a distance learning program. The following lists are provided for your guidance. We encourage each non-resident applicant to contact their BON and review their state’s APRN licensure guidelines.
Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas,
Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada,
New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont,
Virginia, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wyoming. Arkansas, Georgia, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Pennsylvania. Alabama, Arizona, California, Idaho, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri,
New York, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Washington (state),
Wisconsin.FNP LICENSURE
Meets Educational Requirements
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WHAT DISTINCT COURSES WILL I TAKE?
- Advanced Health Assessment
- Advanced Pathophysiology
- Advanced Pharmacology
- Epidemiology & Population Health
- Foundations of Leadership in Healthcare
- Clinical Data Management and Analysis
WHAT CAN I DO WiTH A DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE DEGREE?
- Nurse Practitioner (NP)
- Healthcare Manager
- Healthcare Policy Advocate
- Nurse Executive
- Nurse Educator
Take the next step toward your goals with ORU’s DNP. Apply today and advance your
nursing practice, strengthen your clinical leadership skills and prepare to make a
greater impact in healthcare.Start Your DNP Journey
Overview of the program, curriculum, and what you can expect as a student. No. The DNP program is a hybrid format. Most coursework is completed online, but students
are required to attend on-campus residency experiences during select semesters for
hands-on learning and skill development. Students gain hands-on experience through community-based preceptors, which may include
physicians or nurse practitioners. Clinical training takes place in specialty areas
such as women’s health, pediatrics, and family medicine, helping students build confidence
across the full spectrum of primary care. This post-bachelor’s DNP program is designed for BSN-prepared Registered Nurses who
are preparing to become Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs). Applicants must complete
at least 2,000 hours of professional nursing practice prior to entering year two of
the program. Yes. The Doctor of Nursing Practice program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education (CCNE). Oral Roberts University is also accredited by the Higher
Learning Commission (HLC), ensuring academic quality and national recognition. The program includes 70 credit hours and can be completed in as little as 32 months
of full-time study. The program must be completed within five years, so part-time
options are available. Students are paired with a dedicated Success Coach who provides guidance throughout
the program. ORU Online also offers year-round course starts, an admissions support
team, and a Graduate Orientation course to help students begin confidently.Resources for Your ORU Journey
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