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Online Doctor of Nursing Practice

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A student-centric nursing program for advanced patient-centric care

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The current demand for advance practice nurses is unprecedented, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicting employment for nurse practitioners to grow 45% from 2019 to 2029. Additionally, as high-level nurses retire at a growing rate,* leadership roles will need to be filled with medical professionals keen to reshape healthcare for the needs of today’s patients.

Fusing ʻokoʻa (the celebration of unique qualities) with personal support, Hawai‘i Pacific University enables Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students to get up close and personal with the subjects they’re most passionate about and graduate both practice- and world-ready.

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100% online coursework with mobile-friendly delivery
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Small classes with doctorally-educated faculty who are active nurse practitioners
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Dedicated student support from first contact through graduation
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Earn your BSN-DNP in as few as 34-44 months*
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Earn your MSN to DNP in as few as 20 months
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Transfer up to 12 credits
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*Full time students take 34 months and part-time students take 44 months to complete the program.
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Choose your path

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HPU’s DNP program offers two entry points: one for BSN-credentialed nurses and another for MSN-credentialed nurses.
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BSN to DNP Program

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This program prepares nurses for advanced practice and future leadership opportunities through three in-demand concentrations.

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)

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Note: Upon completion of our BSN to DNP program, the DNP degree will be awarded. This program does not lead to the MSN degree.
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MSN to DNP Program

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This program can prepare you for leadership opportunities, help you build a solid foundation in health informatics, strengthen your understanding of health policy and policy creation, and advance your understanding of transcultural care delivery. Graduates of this program can help transform health care to better address current needs.
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With a Doctor of Nursing Practice from HPU, you can:

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  • Pursue career advancement and increase your earning potential
  • Better advocate for patients in the areas of primary care, mental health, and acute care
  • Gain greater autonomy and decision-making power to improve patient outcomes
  • Acquire new clinical knowledge and research skills that can be applied in a range of settings
  • Pursue nurse leadership positions in a variety of settings
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Member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
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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).
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Member of the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF)
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Accredited by the Senior College and University Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC/WSCUC)
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Participant in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) to offer distance education in member states