Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) prepares leaders for the highest level of practice and is the terminal practice degree. It has two specialty tracks, Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Although the coursework for these programs is web-based, the clinical component consists of over 1,000 contact hours. Anyone interested in pursuing a nurse practitioner doctorate must make certain that they can accommodate the intensive time commitment that these programs require.
Program Information
College: Health, Education and Social Transformation
Delivery Format: Hybrid on-campus one week per year, usually in May
Program Credits: 43-50 credits
Program Length: 3-4 years
Cost Per Credit Hour: $444.40
Active Military Cost Per Credit Hour: $250
Program Chair: Karen Pech
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Financial aid phone: 1-888-729-6678
Financial aid email: onlineFA@nmsu.edu
