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100% Online Coursework
Flexible, online classes make it easier to reach your goals while balancing work and family life.
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Solidify your knowledge of patient care with 1,000 hours of on-site clinical work.
Advance Your Nursing Practice with a DNP from NMSU
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) at NMSU Global Campus is designed for experienced nurses who want to lead in clinical, administrative, and advanced practice roles. Through a focus on evidence-based care and patient-centered outcomes, you’ll gain the skills to drive meaningful change in healthcare settings.
Taught by expert nursing faculty, this 100% online DNP program supports working professionals — whether you’re a nurse leader, administrator, or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN). You’ll deepen your clinical expertise while preparing to shape the future of healthcare delivery.
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Earning your Doctor of Nursing Practice from NMSU Global Campus opens the door to leadership roles across clinical and administrative settings. DNP graduates are prepared to improve patient outcomes, influence healthcare systems, and lead at the highest levels of practice. Possible career paths include:
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
- Healthcare Executive
- Nurse Practitioner
“NMSU Global is user-friendly and student-friendly. The work for the graduate programs is online, and the teachers work closely with the students.”
Dr. Jennifer A., Class of 2023
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is the terminal practice degree for nurses seeking to lead at the highest level of clinical and organizational care. At NMSU Global Campus, you can choose from the following professional specialty tracks:
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- MSN-to-DNP (Advanced Practice focus)
This flexible and affordable online DNP program combines advanced nursing theory with real-world leadership training. You’ll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, apply emerging science, and develop strategies to improve patient outcomes and reduce health disparities.
As a student, you’ll build the skills to:
- Lead systems-level change in clinical settings
- Deliver cost-effective, culturally responsive care
- Address complex healthcare challenges with confidence
While coursework is delivered 100% online, the program includes more than 1,000 clinical contact hours, providing robust hands-on experience. Due to the intensive nature of clinical requirements, prospective students should plan accordingly.
To learn more about admission criteria, clinical expectations, and track-specific details, please visit the School of Nursing’s DNP program website and connect with our Nursing Graduate Academic Advisor.
Delivery Format: 100% online with in-person clinicals
Program Credits: 50-70 credits
Program Length: 2 years for MSN-to-DNP or 3 years for BSN-to-DNP
Cost Per Credit Hour: $444.40* base tuition + $49/credit tuition differential***
Active Military Cost Per Credit Hour: $250* + $49/credit tuition differential***
College: Health, Education, and Social Transformation
Fall 2025 Application Deadline BSN-to-DNP: February 15, 2025 (priority deadline), April 1, 2025 (final deadline for 2025-2026 academic year)
Fall 2025 Application Deadline MSN-to-DNP: May 15, 2025 (for the 2025-2026 academic year)
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The Doctor of Nursing Practice program consists of 26-28 credits for MSN-to-DNP-track students who are advanced-practice registered nurses wishing to earn the terminal clinical degree in nursing. For students without a master’s degree, the program consists of 43-50 credits.
| Sample Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| NURS 5125: Health Policy for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 5130: Promoting Health Behavior | 3 |
| NURS 5120: Nursing Informatics | 3 |
| NURS 6125: Evidence-Based Practice for Nurse Practitioners | 3 |
| NURS 6130: Epidemiology for Advanced Nursing Practice | 2 |
At NMSU Global Campus, we strive to offer competitively priced tuition to keep your tuition costs affordable. If you need financial aid, we’re ready to work with you to determine the best ways to finance your education.
Financial assistance includes loans, grants, and scholarship opportunities. To apply, use NMSU’s convenient Scholar Dollar$ one-stop scholarship application, which serves all students in the NMSU system.
NMSU and NMSU Global Campus students are also eligible for loans and grants. The first step in applying for financial aid is to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn more about financial aid opportunities at NMSU.
Contact Financial Aid
Phone: 1-888-729-6678
Email: globalFA@nmsu.edu
Accreditation
New Mexico State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Specialized accreditation from other accrediting agencies is also granted for some programs. NMSU’s accreditation ensures that your education meets high-quality standards and that your credits are transferable.
*Terms and conditions apply.
**For NMSU Global Campus programs and courses, the per credit hour cost is listed above. Special tuition agreements (Western Undergraduate Exchange, Descubre, etc.) are not applicable to NMSU Global Campus programs. Course fees still apply and are charged separately. Textbooks, uniforms, equipment, etc., are additional program costs. Additional per credit costs might be charged by the program, department or college.
***In addition to standard NMSU tuition cost per credit hour, there is an additional tuition differential of $49 per credit hour for nursing courses.