Post-MSN Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | Online
Advance Your Nursing Career: Join Our Specialized Online DNP Program
The post-MSN Doctor of Nursing Practice program at the University of North Florida is designed as a program for those who already possess, at a minimum, a Master of Science in Nursing and specialty certification. The curriculum for the program is based on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Practice (2006). The program objectives build upon those for the Master in Nursing program.
The Post-MSN DNP track is currently offered in a fully online and accelerated format with admission twice a year, fall and spring. Beginning Fall 2026, the Post-MSN DNP program will be offered in a traditional 16-week, full-term format, and students will be required to enroll full-time (9 credit hours per term). Seats are limited to 25 students per admission period; however, a new cohort may not begin with fewer than 10 students. Should a cohort result in fewer than 10 students prior to the first term of matriculation, those students will be contacted to select a future term under which to start this degree track. Questions regarding the online accelerated format can be directed to UNF Online at (904) 620-3577 or unfonline@unf.edu.
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Online & Accelerated Format
Who Should Pursue the DNP?
The Doctor of Nursing Practice is designed as a post-graduate degree for those who already possess, at a minimum, a Master of Science in Nursing and specialty certification. This practice-focused degree program is for advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) in the following roles: Nurse Exec. (NE-BC); Nurse Exec. Advanced (NEA-BC); Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM); Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS); Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA); Nurse Practitioners (NP).
Support and Resources for Online Students
Provided below are several tools and resources for distance learners to review:
Distance Learning Student Services
Online Accelerated-Term Programs Information
To learn more, call or text (904) 620-3577 or schedule a phone conversation with a UNF Online Student Success Coach.
Application Deadlines
| Fall Aug. 1 |
Spring Dec. 1 |
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Program Information
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Course Descriptions
For course descriptions and course searches please view the UNF Course Catalog.
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Admission Requirements
For admission requirements and information on how to apply, please visit our Admissions area or
The UNF Graduate School Website
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Graduate Academic Learning Compact
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Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and the post-graduate APRN certificate program at University of North Florida are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791.
The UNF Nurse Anesthesiology Program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs, which may be reached at 222 South Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068 or at (847) 692-7050.
The University of North Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of the University of North Florida.
Individual contact to the Commission on Colleges about the University of North Florida accreditation status should occur only if there is evidence that appears to support significant noncompliance with a requirement or standard.
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Estimated Cost of Attendance
Tuition and fee assessments for distance learning may vary. The 8-week semester format of the post-MSN DNP is a market tuition rate program. Tuition for this program differs from the standard (Florida resident/non-Florida resident) tuition rates for other DNP tracks offered by the School of Nursing. Refer to the UNF Tuition & Fees page for more detail. For information regarding tuition waivers, please see our page on University accepted waivers.
The State Employee Waiver cannot be used for non-state funded programs, which include the Nutrition and Dietetics: Dietetic Professional Studies, MS, and the Nursing: Post-MSN DNP programs.
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Important Dates
We encourage all students to view the important dates website.
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Technology Requirements
Visit UNF ITS for Technology Requirements.
Contact UNF Online
Email: UNFOnline@unf.edu
Phone/Text: (904) 620-3577
