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.
- Flexible 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. Nurse Practitioner Track
Designed for master’s-prepared nurses, the M.S.N. to D.N.P. NP Track provides the opportunity to earn a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree while advancing clinical expertise as a nurse practitioner.
Our flexible online D.N.P. curriculum integrates advanced theoretical knowledge with hands-on clinical experiences, preparing students to lead, innovate, and improve healthcare delivery across diverse practice settings.
- 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 7680 – Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology (3)
NURS 7400 – Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice (2)
Semester II – Spring
NURS 7060 – Population Health (3)
NURS 7050 – Information & Technology in Nursing & Health Care Systems (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.
The 100% online D.N.P. curriculum prepare students to lead and develop innovative healthcare delivery in a variety of settings.
Nurse Executive Track Sample Plan Of Study
Semester I – Fall
INDI 8000 – Intro to Biostatistical Methods (3)
NURS 7400 – Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice (2)
Semester II – Spring
NURS 7050 – Information & Technology in Nursing & Health Care Systems (3)
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.
The 100% online D.N.P. curriculum prepare students to lead and develop innovative
healthcare delivery in a variety of settings.
Clinical Practice Leadership Track Sample Plan Of Study
Semester I – Fall
INDI 8000 – Intro to Biostatistical Methods (3)
NURS 7400 – Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice (2)
Semester II – Spring
NURS 7060 – Population Health (3)
NURS 7050 – Information & Technology in Nursing & Health Care Systems (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?
Kathleen Mitchell, D.N.P., APRN-CNS
Associate Dean of Student Affairs.
Assistant Professor
CHHSAdmit@utoledo.edu
