The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program educates nurses for the highest level of clinically expert practice, including sophisticated diagnostic and treatment competencies.  These competencies, combined with a focus on health promotion, disease prevention, and health education, prepare DNPs for leadership practice roles on the front line of their profession.  Recognizing that advanced practice preparation requires education at the doctoral level, this program provides intra- and interdisciplinary collaboration in both the education and practice settings. 

The DNP program will follow the Executive educational model.  Courses will be offered as follows:  Each course will meet for five consecutive Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (40 hours).  Supplementary readings and assignments will be provided online.  This format provides the opportunity for DNP students to complete three three-credit courses in one 16-week semester for full-time studies.  Part-time students will follow the same format and complete six credits per semester. 

The program is offered under the auspices of the Henry Becton School of Nursing and Allied Health, University College: Arts and Sciences, Professional Studies, Metropolitan Campus, Teaneck, NJ.