DNP - Doctor of Nursing Practice

WCU offers a pathway for nurses to advance their careers through the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.

The DNP program at West Coast University helps graduates to become leaders among the healthcare team. Students in this program are educated in inventive and evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes, interpret research, and apply the findings to improve healthcare, helping to provide the skills to work in a variety of healthcare roles after graduation.

Benefits of earning your DNP at WCU:

• Faculty advisor for DNP clinical project to assist with meeting experiential hours
• Scholarly writing resources
• Dedicated support from a designated Student Success Advisor
• Library resources
• 100% coursework delivered online with experiential hours required¹
• Can be completed in as little as 24 months
• Experiential Activities guided by Faculty to help meet course objectives
• Financial Aid and Scholarships available for those who qualify
• Institutionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission²

Graduates of this program are educated to:

• Provide effective leadership with advanced education
• Improve patient outcomes with advanced clinical skills and knowledge
• Implement innovative interventions to improve the health care system
• Apply current research to practice settings to improve the delivery of health care
• Demonstrate leadership in nursing and participate in interprofessional collaboration
• Be a change agent for health policy reform

Support Beyond Graduation

West Coast University supports its students beyond the last day of class. We are committed to helping our DNP graduates throughout their careers.

Through our Career Service Department, we provide ongoing assistance with professional and career development through workshops and guidance for our students and graduates. We partner with industry professionals to support our students’ prospects for securing employment and obtaining professional success.

¹1000 experiential hours required to graduate from the DNP program. Students may transfer hours from their graduate coursework. Transferable hours will be determined by Program Director.

²West Coast University is institutionally accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) 985 Atlantic Avenue, #100, Alameda, CA 94501, 510-748-9001, www.wascsenior.org

WCU distance education programs may not be available to residents in all states.

WCU cannot guarantee employment.