Post-Master's to D.N.P.
The Post-Master's to Doctor of Nursing Practice program at The University of Toledo is designed to elevate master’s-prepared nurses to the highest level of clinical practice.
The 100% online D.N.P. curriculum includes theoretical and clinical courses to prepare students to lead and develop innovative healthcare delivery in a variety of settings.
- 100% online
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Program Outcomes
Are you an M.S.N.-prepared nurse who wants to practice as an NP?
View track options and plan of study
Are you an M.S.N.-prepared nurse who aspires to advance into organizational leadership?
View Nurse Executive track and plan of study
Are you an M.S.N.-prepared advanced practice nurse who aspires to advance into clinical practice leadership? View M.S.N. To D.N.P. track and plan of study
Post-Master's To D.N.P. NP Track
The M.S.N. To D.N.P. NP Track is for the master's-prepared nurse who desires to complete the D.N.P. and become an advanced practice nurse.
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner Track Sample Plan Of Study
Semester I – Fall
INDI 8000 – Intro to Biostatistical Methods (3)
NURS 7050 – Information & Technology in Nursing & Health Care Systems (3)
NURS 7400 – Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice (2)
Semester II – Spring
NURS 7060 – Population Health (3)
NURS 7680 – Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology (3)
NURS 7910 – Advanced Research for Evidence Based Nursing Practice (3)
Semester III – Fall
NURS 7011 – Implementation Science for Evidence Based Practice (3)
NURS 7530 – Public Policy & Health Care (3)
NURS 7690 – Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics (3)
Semester IV – Spring
NURS 7170 – Advanced Health Assessment for the DNP (4)
NURS 7240 – Quality, Safety & Advocacy Strategies (3)
NURS 7200 – Transformational & Systems Leadership for the DNP (3)
Semester V – Summer
NURS XXXX – Clinical I (6-8) (180 clinical hours)
Semester VI – Fall
NURS YYYY – Clinical II (6-7) (180 clinical hours)
Semester VII – Spring
NURS ZZZZ – Clinical III (6-9) (180 - 270 clinical hours)
Semester VIII – Fall
NURS 8010 – DNP Project 1 – Proposal (5) (180 clinical hours)
Semester IX – Spring
NURS 8020 – DNP Project 2 – Implementation (5) (180 clinical hours)
Semester X – Fall
NURS 8030 – DNP Project 3 – Evaluation & Dissemination (5) (180 clinical hours)
Total Credits: 69 – 74
POST-MASTER'S To D.N.P. Nurse Executive
The M.S.N. To D.N.P. Nurse Executive Track is designed to take the master's-prepared nurse to the highest level of nursing leadership in order to meet the increasing complexities and challenges of the nation's healthcare environment.
Nurse Executive Track Sample Plan Of Study
Semester I – Fall
INDI 8000 – Intro to Biostatistical Methods (3)
NURS 7050 – Information & Technology in Nursing & Health Care Systems (3)
NURS 7400 – Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice (2)
Semester II – Spring
NURS 7060 – Population Health (3)
NURS 7910 – Advanced Research for Evidence Based Nursing Practice (3)
Semester III – Fall
NURS 7011 – Implementation Science for Evidence Based Practice (3)
NURS 7530 – Public Policy & Health Care (3)
Semester IV – Spring
NURS 7240 – Quality, Safety & Advocacy Strategies (3)
NURS 7200 – Transformational & Systems Leadership for the DNP (3)
Semester V – Fall
NURS 8010 – DNP Project 1 – Proposal (5) (180 clinical hours)
Semester VI – Spring
NURS 8020 – DNP Project 2 – Implementation (5) (180 clinical hours)
Semester VII – Fall
NURS 8030 – DNP Project 3 - Evaluation & Dissemination (5) (180 clinical hours)
Semester VIII – Spring
NURS 8210 – Management & Leadership Skills for the DNP Nurse Executive (6) (135 clinical hours)
Semester IX – Fall
NURS 8220 – Business Skills for the DNP Nurse Executive (6) (135 clinical hours)
Semester X – Spring
NURS 8230 – Entrepreneurship Seminar for the DNP Nurse Executive (6) (225 clinical hours)
Total Credits: 59
POST-MASTER'S To D.N.P. Clinical Practice Leadership
The M.S.N. To D.N.P. Clinical Practice Leadership Track is designed to take the master's-prepared advanced practice nurses to the highest level of clinical practice.
Clinical Practice Leadership Track Sample Plan Of Study
Semester I – Fall
INDI 8000 – Intro to Biostatistical Methods (3)
NURS 7050 – Information & Technology in Nursing & Health Care Systems (3)
NURS 7400 – Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice (2)
Semester II – Spring
NURS 7060 – Population Health (3)
NURS 7910 – Advanced Research for Evidence Based Nursing Practice (3)
Semester III – Fall
NURS 7011 – Implementation Science for Evidence Based Practice (3)
NURS 7530 – Public Policy & Health Care (3)
Semester IV – Spring
NURS 7240 – Quality, Safety & Advocacy Strategies (3)
NURS 7200 – Transformational & Systems Leadership for the DNP (3)
Semester V – Fall
NURS 8010 – DNP Project 1 – Proposal (5) (180 clinical hours)
Semester VI – Spring
NURS 8020 – DNP Project 2 – Implementation (5) (180 clinical hours)
Semester VII – Fall
NURS 8030 – DNP Project 3 - Evaluation & Dissemination (5) (180 clinical hours)
Total Credits: 41
Accreditation
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at The University of Toledo is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Questions?
Contact :
Heidi Shank, D.N.P., M.S.N.,RN
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and Diversity for the College of Nursing
Graduate Nursing Advisor
admitnurse@utoledo.edu