Post Masters DNP

The Post Masters DNP is designed for Master’s prepared nurses who are nationally certified in an area of advanced practice nursing to earn the Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree. It is designed for advanced practice nursing leaders to develop skills in shaping and evaluating practice models in their own practice settings. It is part-time, offered over 8 semesters with coursework in leadership, clinical scholarship, nursing theory, cultural competence, population health, strategic healthcare management, and evaluation. Throughout the program, the student gains the knowledge, skills, and competencies to plan, implement, and evaluate a DNP project designed to respond to a recognized healthcare concern or need in the community.

Only students with a Master’s Degree and national certification in advanced practice, administration, or clinical nurse leadership will be accepted into the post masters Doctor of Nursing Practice Program. The Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree will require students to take a minimum of 37 credits post-master’s degree, most students will need to take 40 credits. The program will accept a limited number of applicants. Meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission.

The Post Maters DNP only admits in the summer
No GRE Required and No GMAT Required.

Admission Criteria

Post Masters DNP Program Program Admissions Criteria

Master's degree in Nursing from a university or college nursing program accredited by the National League for Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
National Certification in advanced practice, administration, or as a clinical nurse leader will be accepted into the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program.
Cumulative 3.0 GPA in the nursing master's program.
Curriculum vitae (Required Format for CV).
Two letters of recommendation from academic and professional references one of whom holds a doctorate.
Statement of the applicant's goals for the DNP degree of no more than 500 words.
Current licensure in the State of Florida as a registered nurse.
An interview may be required.
No GRE Required
No GMAT Required

*Annual state/federal criminal background checks are required for all admitted students. A drug screen may be required. All costs for these requirements are the responsibility of the student.

Application Process

We are currently accepting applications for Summer 2026 admission, and the deadline is January 15, 2026.*

*This is a hard deadline, so we will not accept any late or incomplete applications.

How to apply to the Post Masters DNP

Complete a Florida Atlantic University Graduate Application. You will be submitting your application via GradCas. Please make sure to select Summer as your entry date, as we do not admit in Fall or Spring.

The following supporting documents must be uploaded in order to complete your application

All final conferred transcripts from previous colleges and universities.
Statement of the applicant's goals for the DNP degree of no more than 500 words.
Two letters of recommendation from academic and professional references in which one of whom holds a doctorate.
Current licensure in the State of Florida as a registered nurse and proof of National Certification in advanced practice, administration, or as a clinical nurse leader.
Curriculum vitae (Required Format for CV).

*You will request two letters of reference electronically via the application. Therefore, be prepared with reference names and current e-mail addresses. We are unable to accept letters older than 6 months from the date of application.

Information sessions

Information Sessions

Please click the appropriate date to sign up for the DNP program information session that you would like to attend:

Click HERE to register for any of the dates below.

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 7:00PM - 8:00PM

Curriculum

View downloadable PM DNP curriculum below:

Post Masters DNP

Estimated Cost Breakdown for Post Masters DNP program

Instate (FL) tuition rate	$371.81 per credit hour
Out of State tuition rate	$1026.81 per credit hour
Credits needed to graduate	Minimum of 37 credits.
Tuition for DNP	Instate (FL) $13,756.97 / Out of State $37,991.97

*Cost per credit and total cost are calculated using tuition per credit and associated fees for the current academic year. It does not include course materials, textbook expenses, and other potential expenses related to individual courses.

FAQ

Does the DNP program require the GRE?
No, the DNP program does not require the GRE.

Is there an all on-line option for the DNP program?
No, the curriculum is hybrid, a mixture of on-line and in person courses.

Can DNP students work full time while enrolled in this program?
Having some flexibility with your work schedule may be required in order to complete the required clinical hours.

Are there concentration choices for the Post Master DNP program?
No, there are no concentration options for this program.

Are there options to choose a home campus?
No, all of the required in-person courses for the Post Masters DNP program are offered only at our Boca Raton campus

How many clinical hours are required to complete the Post Masters DNP program?
You are required to ultimately complete 1000 clinical hours overall in order to earn your DNP. We will accept your verified MSN clinical hours and count them toward the 1000.

What if I have already accumulated 1000 clinical hours prior to enrolling in the Post Masters DNP program?
If you have already completed 1000 hours in previous certificate or NP programs, you will still be required to do a minimum of 250 clinical hours in our Post Masters DNP program.