BECOME A NURSE PRACTITIONER PREPARED FOR FUTURE LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.
Hawai‘i Pacific University’s 100% online BSN-DNP program has been designed to help passionate registered nurses prepare for advance practice nursing while earning a terminal degree in as few as 34 to 44 months.*
With a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from HPU, you can provide high-quality care as a nurse practitioner, and when you’re ready, transition into a leadership or academic role — without returning to school or earning another degree. Plus, as an HPU student, you’ll learn to deliver transcultural care rooted in your patients’ unique culture, socioeconomic background, and more.
*Full-time students take 34 months and part-time students take 44 months to complete the program.
Note: Upon completion of our BSN to DNP program, the DNP degree will be awarded. This program does not lead to the MSN degree.
100% online coursework with mobile-friendly delivery
Small classes with faculty who care about your success and well-being
Prepare to pass nurse practitioner certification exams on your first attempt
Dedicated student support from first contact through graduation
Uniquely flexible matriculation path, allowing you to complete courses as desired
Transfer up to 12 credits
Choose from 3 concentrations:
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Provide primary care services to patients across their lifespan
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Deliver a wide range of mental health services to patients of all ages
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
Treat adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with acute, chronic illness
With a BSN to DNP from HPU, you can:
- Prepare for career advancement and increase your earning potential
- Learn to use the latest research to make informed decisions about healthcare management
- Build a solid foundation in health informatics
- Strengthen your understanding of health policy and policy creation
- Advance your understanding of transcultural care delivery
Recognized as one of the top Regional Universities in the West by U.S. News & World Report
Ranked among the top 8% of private universities for graduates’ income mobility for 2017 (New York Times)
Named the Best Online College in Hawai‘i for return on investment (OnlineU, 2020)
Accredited by the Senior College and University Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC/WSCUC)
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, post-graduate APRN certificate program, and Doctor of Nursing Practice at Hawai’i Pacific University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, post-graduate APRN certificate program, and Doctor of Nursing Practice at Hawai’i Pacific University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).