Doctor of Nursing Practice

What Will You Study in Our Doctor of Nursing Practice Online Degree Program?

• Applications of evidence-based core practices for educating nurses
• Clinical prevention and biostatistics so you can adapt essential management needs
• Informatics, technology, and trends for transforming healthcare

At Liberty, we are proud to support you in your journey to a healthcare leadership role by offering a flexible and affordable online degree. The online DNP degree program is designed to be completed in as little as 2.5 years while staying in clinical practice. Each of Liberty’s DNP classes is taught by Christian healthcare professionals with real-world experience so you can be confident that you are learning from professors who have walked in your shoes and want to help you succeed.

Potential Careers with a Doctoral Degree in Nursing Practice

• Clinical researcher
• Healthcare management
• Nursing administrator
• University professor

Highlights of Liberty University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online DNP degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
• The online DNP degree program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and is approved by the Virginia State Council of Higher Education.
• Students can complete this online DNP program in as little as 2.5 years including clinical practice requirements.

Military Tuition Discount

We want to help you find the doctoral degree you want — at a price you’ve earned. As a thank-you for your military service, Liberty University offers eligible current and former service members like you or your spouse multiple pathways to earn a doctoral degree for only $300/credit hour. Here’s how:

• If you’re earning or have earned a master’s degree through Liberty, you automatically qualify for the low price (when you begin within 2 years of your master’s completion).
• If you haven’t earned a graduate degree through Liberty, our Executive Certificate program allows you to pay only $300/credit hour for a postgraduate certificate that can stand alone or potentially count as the first 21 hours of a related doctoral degree. Then pay just $300/credit hour for your doctorate. Learn more!