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    Earn Your DNP at Midwestern University & Enjoy These Benefits

    Take the next step in your nursing career as a Doctor of Nursing Practice student at Midwestern University! Our accredited,* fully online program empowers you to make a meaningful impact and offers enhanced earning potential.

    Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) graduates develop advanced skills to lead change and improve health outcomes across clinical, organizational, and population-based settings. DNP-prepared nurses are equipped to translate evidence into practice, design and evaluate quality improvement initiatives, leverage health informatics and data analytics, and influence health policy and systems-level decision-making. They also gain expertise in interprofessional leadership, ethical decision-making, financial and operational management, and the dissemination of scholarly work to advance nursing practice and patient care.

    As a Midwestern University graduate nursing student, you can:

    • Complete your degree online in as little as 18 months.
    • Earn an affordable degree with uncompromising quality from a nationally recognized leader in health professions education known for preparing practice-ready healthcare professionals, with a longstanding commitment to academic rigor, clinical relevance, and student success.

    Learn More About Midwestern & the Top 5 Benefits to Earning  Your Doctor of Nursing Practice


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    Quick Facts & Stats

    • On average, DNP degree holders earn more. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, they can earn between $126,480 - $187,220 per year (variance is based on region/experience and area of specialty). The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is projecting a 45% growth in positions through 2030.

    • According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, more nurses are going back to school to earn their DNPs.  

    • Most employers and leaders in the healthcare field believe that those who hold DNPs have a larger skill set, especially in regard to leadership, evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and quality improvement (The State of DNP Education Booklet, 2022)


    Choose From Two Programs

    Midwestern University offers two graduate nursing programs, emphasizing evidence-based education, interprofessional collaboration, and outcomes that positively impact patients, communities, and healthcare systems.

    *The Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) and Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)/Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner programs at Midwestern University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.