Post-BSN to DNP
M.S. Nursing and DNP Dual Degree
Earn your master's and doctorate in one program.
The increasing complexity of patient care, the volume of knowledge available today and the very important need for the profession of nursing to help guide the future of health care policy and practice means that it’s critical for nurses to advance beyond the master’s level. This is an important time for health care policy in this country, and an important time for the profession of nursing.
Your DNP will prepare you to elevate nursing to the next level and make a meaningful and positive impact. Be at the forefront of emerging roles and complete population focused applied research with your selected patient population as part of the DNP program. Graduates are awarded both the Master of Science (MS) in Nursing and the DNP upon successful completion of all requirements.
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Master's Studies
Master's-level courses are taught through classroom instruction and web-based synchronous classroom participation. A total of 630 clinical hours are required for the M.S. portion of the program. Upon completion of the master's course work, students can progress directly into the doctorate program. Students also have the option to pause their enrollment for a year, which allows them to pursue board certification as a nurse practitioner, increasing their earning potential before they begin their doctorate studies.
Master's Specializations
Doctorate Studies
The final years of the program include online DNP courses with no on-campus requirements. This flexible format allows you to work as a nurse practitioner while you earn your DNP. Students are required to take core nursing courses at both the master's and doctorate levels. Clinical hours for the two programs total 1000.
Doctorate Specializations
Advanced Leadership in Health Care (ALHC)
The DNP with the ALHC specialization is for those with a background in nursing leadership. By becoming a leader in our nursing community, you’ll go on to help improve the practice of nursing and patient outcomes, while strengthening health care delivery overall.
Advanced Practice Registered Nursing (APRN)
The DNP with the APRN specialization is for those with a background as an advanced practice nurse. A DNP degree will increase your level of clinical education and help strengthen your leadership abilities.
How to Apply
To apply directly to the Post-BSN to DNP program, you will need:
- Completed online application through NursingCAS
- Select the application for your chosen M.S. (FNP, NNP or PMHNP)
- Under the Custom Questions section, indicate that you are applying to the BSN-DNP program
- Nursing bachelor's degree from an NLN or AACN-CCNE accredited program
- Official transcripts sent directly to NursingCAS
- Resume including professional and volunteer experience
- Two-page personal statement per NursingCAS instructions
- Three professional recommendations (one from a current employer or supervisor)
- Admissions interview may be required.
Eligibility:
- Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0-point scale
- A grade of "C" or better in all undergraduate nursing courses
- Eligibility pending successful completion of drug screening and criminal background check
- Health assessment and physical examination indicating appropriate immunizations and physical ability to meet the objectives of the DNP program
- Additional eligibility requirements listed on our Application Requirements page
The first step in the application process is to contact an admissions counselor, who can evaluate your prior learning credit, provide information regarding financial aid and tuition assistance and help you through the entire application process.
Tuition and Fees
Program tuition: $960 per credit hour for doctorate courses, $910 per credit hour for master's courses
Total program credits: 74-79 credit hours
Addtional fees may include background check and drug screen costs, application fees and clinical fees, among others. Credit hours required for program completion are calculated based on the number of clinical hours completed during your master's program.
Regis offers a variety of scholarships, grants and other programs to help you pay for school. Visit Financial Aid for more information.
Admission Deadlines
FNP
Application Opens: Jan 1
Application Deadline: May 1
Program Start: August
Rural FNP
Application Opens: Sept 1
Application Deadline: Dec 1
Program Start: May
NNP
Application Opens: Jan 1
Application Deadline: May 1
Program Start: August
PMHMP
Application Opens: Sept 1
Application Deadline: Dec 1
Program Start: May
All applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. eastern time on the application deadline.
