Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P)

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Kirkhof College of Nursing
Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences
301 Michigan St. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3314

Telephone: (616) 331-7160
Fax: (616) 331-5635

www.gvsu.edu/kcon

D.N.P. Overview

Grand Valley State University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) is offered through the university’s Kirkhof College of Nursing and is designed for nurses seeking a terminal degree in nursing practice. It is the only program of its type in West Michigan.

About the D.N.P. Degree

The D.N.P. program creates opportunities for advancement in nursing including clinical and health systems leadership, changing health care delivery, improving patient outcomes, and clinical teaching in higher education. The program will help the Kirkhof College of Nursing remain a leader in nursing education in Grand Rapids and West Michigan.

The D.N.P. degree requires approximately 90 credits hours and 1,000 clinical hours for students with a B.S.N. For students enrolling with an M.S.N., the program requires approximately 40 credits and 400 clinical hours.

Related Programs

 

  • Masters of Science in Nursing (Fall 2010)
  • Seidman M.B.A. with an emphasis in Health Sector Management
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    Admissions

    D.N.P. program requirements are available from the Kirkhof College of Nursing at (616) 331-3558. The application for admission is available online. The $30 application fee is waived for alumni of Grand Valley.

    Cost

    Grand Valley offers an excellent education at a reasonable cost and offers a number of ways to finance your graduate degree.