As a nurse, patient advocacy is a focus of your daily practice
At Hawai‘i Pacific University, student advocacy is the focus of our educational process. You will experience patient advocacy modeling at the student, cultural, and community levels. You are in good hands. You will study under passionate medical practitioners and dedicated doctoral-level educators.
The HPU online Doctor of Nursing program is a student-centric blend of professional knowledge, compassionate care, and community awareness. You will experience an education rich in humanity beyond oneself. We prepare you to be an advanced practitioner — ready to serve every person and community.
100% online coursework with mobile-friendly delivery
Small classes with accessible faculty who care about your success and well-being
Dedicated student support from first contact through graduation
Earn your BSN-DNP in as few as 34-44 months*
Earn your MSN to DNP in as few as 20 months
Transfer up to 12 credits
*Full-time students take 34 months and part-time students take 44 months to complete the program.
Member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
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).
Member of the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF)
Accredited by the Senior College and University Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC/WSCUC)
Participant in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) to offer distance education in member states