90% OF STUDENT PROJECTS
ACCEPTED FOR POSTER OR ORAL PRESENTATIONS AT REGIONAL AND NATIONAL CONFERENCES
$110,680
MEDIAN SALARY PER YEAR*
* According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023 report.
Elevate your impact with Valparaiso University’s post-master’s doctor of nursing practice (DNP). This program equips you with the expertise to lead transformative change, implement evidencebased solutions, and improve patient outcomes in today’s complex healthcare landscape.
THE VALUE OF A VALPO DEGREE
Graduate tuition for the 2024–2025 academic year is surprisingly affordable at $715 per credit.
An increased national concern for safety and quality requires nursing leaders who possess the knowledge and skills to negotiate complex healthcare systems, evaluate current practice, and create needed change. DNP-prepared advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) utilize research to solve clinical problems, making them extremely valuable to employers and giving them more career options in the rapidly changing and increasingly complex healthcare environment. Valparaiso University’s post-master’s doctor of nursing practice program is designed for APRNs who want to serve, lead, and make a difference. Our graduates are well recognized for their clinical expertise. They become leaders within the workplace, advocating for and implementing change that will ultimately impact patient outcomes.
Although pursuing a doctoral degree has previously involved putting one’s current career on hold, Valpo’s post-master’s DNP can be obtained as a full-time or part-time student in a convenient online format. Our distance learning offers the convenience of attending asynchronously with one scheduled on-campus intensive, while promoting the long-standing relationships among faculty and peers that are a hallmark of Valpo education. For certified APRNs who have already earned a master’s degree, an additional 35 credits are all that is needed to obtain your DNP at Valpo.