DNP - Doctor of Nursing Practice

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Distance education is offered through the Orange County, CA campus. Texas residents' distance education is offered through the Dallas, TX campus.

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 trained 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:

Small cohorts
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

Distance Education programs are delivered out of the Orange County and Dallas campuses, and may not be available to residents in all states.

WCU cannot guarantee employment.