Overview
URI Online’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) program is a dynamic, post-master’s program designed to equip nurses like you with the leadership skills and evidence-based expertise needed to transform healthcare systems. Offered entirely online, the program emphasizes traditional, complementary, and integrative health (TCIH) principles, preparing you with the skills to implement patient-centered care strategies that improve health outcomes. With a curriculum focused on innovation, leadership, and real-world application, the D.N.P. program will empower you to drive meaningful change in diverse healthcare settings.
Courses
Required NUR courses:
NUR 662 A&B: Foundations of Healing Based Health Care
NUR 663 A&B: Informatics in Health Care Settings
NUR 664 A&B: Implementation Science
NUR 672 A&B: Healthcare Policy for Whole Health
NUR 673 A&B: Doctor of Nursing Practice Role Development
NUR 674 A&B: Strategies in Healthcare Program Evaluation
NUR 675 A&B: Leadership: Theory to Practice
NUR 676 A&B: Integrative Health Practices for DNPs
NUR 677 A&B: D.N.P. Practice Improvement Project Development
NUR 678 A&B: D.N.P. Practice Improvement Project: Project Implementation
NUR 679 A&B: D.N.P. Practice Improvement Project Evaluation & Dissemination
MBA 540: Organizational Decision Making and Design
PHP 541 A&B: Principles, Methods, and Applications of Epidemiology
Admissions
- A master’s degree in nursing (GPA minimum 3.0)*
- Minimum RN licensure in the state student resides
- Completion of a 300- to 500-level statistics course
- Completion of a master’s level introduction to research course
- Two letters of reference*
- One master’s level paper or equivalent*
- A statement of purpose indicating goals that are aligned with those of the program and institution
- Resume/CV
- Completed application with all transcripts
Acceptance is based on a full review of the applicant’s record and not any single component.
*Applicants unable to meet full admission criteria at time of submission may be considered for provisional admission — please contact online@uri.edu .
Application Deadline: August 5
Classes Begin: September 9
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Advance your career with URI Online.
Upon completion of URI Online’s Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, you will be prepared to lead at the highest levels of nursing practice. With advanced clinical expertise, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of healthcare systems, you can pursue career opportunities as nurse executives, advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), healthcare administrators, clinical researchers, and policy advocates. Whether driving innovation in patient care, shaping healthcare policy, or leading interdisciplinary teams, a DNP from URI Online equips you with the skills to make a lasting impact in the evolving healthcare landscape.
Responsibilities include leading and managing healthcare organizations, overseeing nursing staff and patient care strategies, developing and implementing policies to improve healthcare quality and efficiency, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to drive innovation in patient care and organizational success.
Responsibilities include influencing healthcare policies at local, state, and national levels, conducting research and analyzing healthcare legislation to improve patient outcomes, and collaborating with policymakers, organizations, and healthcare professionals to advocate for systemic improvements.
Responsibilities include providing advanced, evidence-based patient care, including diagnosis and treatment, prescribing medications and developing comprehensive treatment plans, and leading quality improvement initiatives and mentor nursing staff.