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Online Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice

Online Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.)

Become a leader.
UToledo’s flexible, convenient online D.N.P. program prepares you for the highest level of nursing practice.

Become a leader.
UToledo’s flexible, convenient online D.N.P. program prepares you for the highest level of nursing practice.

Online Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice Doctorate Overview

The University of Toledo's doctor of nursing practice (D.N.P.) program prepares students for the highest level of nursing practice. The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). 

We offer two options to earn your D.N.P.

  • The Post-Baccalaureate to D.N.P. Program is designed to take the B.S.N.-prepared nurse to the highest level of clinical practice. UToledo was the first public institution in Ohio to offer this program.
  • The Post-Master's to D.N.P. Program is designed to elevate the M.S.N.-prepared nurse to the highest level of clinical practice. The curriculum builds on the master's program by providing education in evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and systems leadership.

Online Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice Doctorate Highlights

Online flexibility. Enroll full time or part time. UToledo nursing classes are offered in an asynchronous format - access content on your own time. 

Online support.

  • Faculty offer virtual office hours.  
  • UToledo Online — a resource for distance learners. 

Research and scholarship. 

  • Get support from our Office of Research, Scholarship and Evaluation for research funding, conferences, publication sources and more. 
  • Ask our nursing librarian for help in finding references, literature and more. 
  • We can help you disseminate your scholarly work through presentations and publications.  

Alumni mentors. UToledo nursing alumni frequently volunteer to act as practice mentors for our current students. 


Career Opportunities

Graduates of our D.N.P. program become leaders in primary and acute-care settings. They lead quality initiatives and impact health-care policies. 

Our alumni have worked as: 

  • Directors of staff development at leading health-care organizations  
  • Directors of evidenced-based practice at leading health-care organizations  
  • Chief nursing officers for accountable-care organizations 
  • Vice presidents of health-care organizations and systems 

Online Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice Doctorate Plan of Study

M.S.N. - D.N.P. Plan of StudyB.S.N. - D.N.P. Plan of Study


Research Opportunities

D.N.P. students must complete an evidenced-based practice project that addresses a contemporary health-care need. They are mentored by UToledo College of Nursing faculty and community members. 

Our experienced faculty has received awards in leadership, health promotion, management of chronic health conditions and more.  

They have a broad range of clinical expertise and scholarly interests, including: 

  • Cardiovascular disease 
  • Holistic nursing 
  • Opioid use disorder 
  • Mental health 
  • Interprofessional health team management 

D.N.P. are required to conduct evidence-based practice projects about contemporary healthcare needs. Past D.N.P. projects include:

  • Social Support Among Family Caregivers Who Attend Hospice Virtual Group Counseling Sessions
  • Improving Influenza Vaccination Rate in Intercollegiate Athletes
  • Orthopedic-Trauma Opioid Prescribing Guideline Adherence Initiative
  • Foot Care Confidence of Individuals with Diabetes in a Medically Underserved Area

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Online Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice Doctorate

3 years

Program Availability

 100% Online

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Scholarship Opportunities

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OUT-OF-STATE TUITION DISCOUNT RATE

This 100% online degree program qualifies non-Ohio residents to pay in-state tuition rates with a $5 per credit hour surcharge.

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