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 1000 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.

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College: Health and Social Services 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: $411.50 Active Military Cost Per Credit Hour: $250	Doctor of Nursing Practice Courses for the Doctor of Nursing Practice Graduate School Admissions International Student Admissions	NMSU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission  HLC website  HLC   phone: 800-621-7440	Name: Karen Pech Title: Graduate Advisor Phone: 575 646-7770 Email: kpech@nmsu.edu