In the spirit of Christ and the example of Francis of Assisi, the Mission of OSF HealthCare is to serve persons with the greatest care and love in a community that celebrates the Gift of Life.
Become a leader at the height of your profession; someone who influences the practice of nursing through evidence-based practice, research, analysis, supervision and mentorship.
You can help shape the future of patient care and spearhead the changes that take health care to a better place. We understand that life and all of its responsibilities can feel like they are preventing you from furthering your education.
Our graduate programs are designed for the working adult to attend classes on a part-time academic schedule.
The DNP program goes beyond the master’s level to help you master the academic knowledge and clinical skills necessary for health promotion, disease prevention, assessment and management of common acute and chronic illnesses.
You will develop the analytical skills used in policy formation and the management of health care populations.
You will develop the skills to incorporate financial, quality care, safety and outcome evaluation analyses to your practice.
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Program Length: 4 Years
Total Credits: 75
Direct Care Clinical Hours: 800
DNP Project Hours: 200
Students in the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program may pursue either a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). The curriculum is based upon the Adult- Gerontology Nurse Practitioner core courses, with added focus on acute care specialty courses and acute care practicum. One aspect of the program at Saint Anthony College of Nursing that sets it apart from other schools is the acute care diagnostics and therapeutics course, with clinical hours in radiology, pharmacotherapeutics, nutritional support and pulmonary critical care.
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To start the admissions process for our DNP program, please review our admission policies and process.
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Program Length: 4 Years
Total Credits: 70
Direct Care Clinical Hours: 800
DNP Project Hours: 200
For BSN or MSN-prepared students, our Nurse Practitioner program prepares you to be outstanding primary care providers for to mothers, infants, children, adults and geriatric patients.
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Program Length: 4 Years
Total Credits: 70
Direct Care Clinical Hours: 800
DNP Project Hours: 200
For BSN or MSN-prepared students, our Nurse Practitioner program prepares you to be outstanding primary care providers to mothers, infants, children, adults and geriatric patients.
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Program Length: 4 Years
Total Credits: 72
Direct Care Clinical Hours: 800
DNP Project Hours: 200
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is designed for working professionals. This flexible, primarily online program prepares you to assess, diagnose and manage psychiatric conditions across the lifespan. With a strong focus on evidence-based care, leadership and psychotherapy, you'll graduate prepared to lead in a variety of mental health care inpatient, outpatient and community care settings providing compassionate care to those who need it most.
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Program Length: 4 Years
Total Credits: 68
Leadership Practicum Hours: 1,000
The DNP Healthcare Systems Leadership is a progression from clinical nurse leader to systems leader, to nurse executive. The program prepares graduates with advanced competency in quality improvement, care coordination and clinical outcomes management while developing systems-level and executive leadership capabilities to lead and scale healthcare delivery improvements across organizations.
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Program Length: 4 years (part time progression)
Total Credits: 70
DNP Project Hours: 200
Leadership/Professional Role Hours: 50
The Post Master’s DNP program is designed for master’s prepared advanced practice nurses seeking doctoral level preparation in evidence of translation, systems leadership, and practice transformation. The curriculum builds on prior graduate nursing education while focusing on advanced clinical practice, quality improvement, and population based outcomes.
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Program Length: 4 years (part time progression)
Total Credits: 68
Leadership/Professional Role Hours: 1,000
The Post Master’s DNP in Healthcare Systems Leadership prepares nurses for executive level roles focused on organizational leadership, workforce engagement, quality improvement, and health system transformation.
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