We offer two different pathways for the nurse who wishes to become an APRN or enhance their skills and knowledge via one of our three indirect care programs. Our direct care MS pathways are ideal for the BS-educated nurse who wishes to become an APRN in any of our specialties.
The BS-DNP is offered to allow BS-educated nurses the opportunity to not only obtain their MS but also continue to complete their DNP. We offer both APRN options as well as indirect options for those wishing to pursue further education in leadership or informatics. Or you can pause for up to one year before starting the DNP portion of the program.
Starting in Fall 2026, the BS-DNP pathway will be an integrated model where students will take MS and DNP courses concurrently. This means a student will receive an MS and a DNP at the conclusion of the program, and there is no ability to exit one or the other pathway once started. For students uncertain about the DNP, you may choose to complete an MS and then apply for a post-MS DNP program at another time.