Nursing Practice (DNP)

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree at the University of North Georgia provides an advanced nursing degree to registered nurses with a master's degree seeking a terminal practice doctorate. The DNP represents the preferred educational preparation for advanced practice nurses as recommended by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and the Institute of Medicine (IOM).

You have the option to complete an area of concentration in nursing education or executive leadership for those desiring to pursue a career in academic or clinical education or nursing administration. The DNP program is delivered online.

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Quick Facts

  • Online program
  • Asynchronous online classes with optional synchronous sessions in some courses
  • Program length 38 credit hours
  • 5 semesters (full-time) or 8 semesters (part-time)
  • Each core DNP course meets one day per month
  • Minimum 2 years RN experience is required
  • Current employment in a healthcare related field is required
  • No entrance test required

Program Application & Supporting Documents Deadlines

All application materials are to be received prior to the deadline. The Doctor of Nursing Practice program will review all completed applications after the application deadline.

 

Fall Deadline

May 1

How to Apply to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program

Questions?

For questions about the program, contact:
A'prill Spencer
Nursing Graduate Program
Program Specialist
706-867-4592

For questions about the application process, contact:
Graduate Admissions
grads@ung.edu 
706-864-1543

Program Outcomes

Doctor of Nursing Program
Outcome 2023
Certification Pass Rate, First Time* n/a
Program Completion Rate 92%
Job Placement Rate** 100%

**Based on alumni survey responses.

Accreditation

The clinical doctorate nursing program at the University of North Georgia at the Dahlonega Campus located in Dahlonega, GA is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for clinical doctorate nursing program is Initial Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program.

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