
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Connect your knowledge of clinical practice to skills for leading the business and management of healthcare.
Begin your journey as a nurse leader in a program that offers the prestige and flexibility your career demands. Develop sophisticated skills in highly desired areas of leadership and become prepared to serve in a variety of high-level positions, with a schedule that fits your life.

CCNE Accredited
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, the master's degree program in nursing, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Waynesburg University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC, 20001, 202-887-6791.
Coursework & Requirements
View the Academic Catalog to further explore the curriculum.
Program Quick Facts
Next start date | August 23, 2021 |
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Estimated program length |
3 (12 credits per year) to 4 years (9 credits per year) |
Credit hours | 36 |
Course length | 16 weeks |
Delivery methods |
Classes meet one weekend every other month. Year-round course offerings with scheduled breaks throughout the year. |
Cost per credit | $815 |
Admission Requirements |
Program Features
Rigorous
- Learn relevant theories and practice with immediate implementation within your organization
- 36 credit degree completed within three or four years
- Year-round course offerings with scheduled breaks throughout the year
Flexible
-Flexible course scheduling for the student who is balancing personal, professional and educational responsibilities
-A face-to-face learning environment that is complemented by an online component easily accessed at your convenience
-Classes meet one weekend every other month
Supportive
-Career advisement to meet your short and long-term professional goals
- Free academic supportive services in writing
Our Student Projects and Publications
Through the DNP program, students are improving healthcare through their capstone projects and publications.
Student Success Highlights
Nursing News and Events
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Campus News
Wed, Feb 24
Online Master of Arts in Criminal Investigation Program ranked No. 1, again
Program ranked No. 1 for second consecutive year
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Campus News
Thu, Feb 18
RegisteredNursing.org ranks Waynesburg’s BSN program for fifth consecutive year
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The Buzz
Fri, Feb 12
Waynesburg MBA graduate appointed to Familylinks’ executive team
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Community
Mon, Feb 8
Waynesburg U. Nursing Dept. to assist WHS in COVID-19 vaccination roll out
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