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You will earn your DNP by completing 30 credits. All courses must be taken at Salve Regina University to obtain your advanced degree. To apply, you must have a master's degree in nursing, hold an RN license (or eligibility for RN licensure in Rhode Island) or an APRN license and certification and you must have maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher at your prior institution(s). All qualified students are eligible for admission regardless of race, color, age, gender, disability, religion or national origin.
I enjoyed the asynchronous portion [of NURS 662] because it allowed me time to connect with the professor and my peers.
— DNP Student
PRICING
$23,160 for nurses from partner institutions. $25,440 for nurses from non-partner institutions.
Flexibility
Complete the program in as few as 20 months with two start dates per year.
Benefits
Preferred tuition rate for nurses at partner institutions extends to spouses and family members as well as members of the military.
*Pricing reflects cost of nursing curriculum only
$772 / nursing credit hour
$1,410 / nursing credit hour
$1,024 / nursing credit hour
Salve Regina University welcomes you! Our online DNP program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the New England Commission on Higher Education, and builds on your M.S. in nursing. You will gain the education, evidence-based practice and systems thinking you need to become a leader and an authoritative advocate in your field.
Working toward your DNP highlights your leadership skills and empowers you to encourage others to embrace healthy living and social justice. Upon graduation, you will join other nursing professionals who have the influence to champion the well-being of individuals, families and communities. Ready to use your commitment to others to make an impact? Focus on your future and apply to Salve Regina University's fully online DNP today.
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1934, Salve Regina University is a Catholic institution known for excellence in learning and fueling the imagination of students to bring forward progressive ideas that marry intellect and spiritual growth.
We enroll nearly 2,700 undergraduate and graduate students from across the globe. Our programs are designed to support a world that is harmonious, just and merciful by integrating student experience and personal values with competency in theory and in practice.
"I enjoyed the asynchronous portion [of NURS 662] because it allowed me time to connect with the professor and my peers."
- DNP Nursing Student 2025
"Along the way, I have gained not only mentors and role models, but also a community of peers who support and challenge each other as we all balance work, life, and education."
- MSN FNP Nursing Student 2025
"Faculty has been very supportive and patient with me as I take classes online and have a full time job."
- MSN Post Master's Certificate Nursing Student 2025
To apply to Salve Regina University's online DNP program, prospective students must complete the application online at admissions.salve.edu/apply.
Applicants must also provide official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions and show verification of their RN license.
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