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- Credit hours
- 36
- Graduation rate
- 83%
- Clinical hours
- 1000
- Minimum GPA
- 3.0
Sources: IPEDS, NCSBN, and school-published program data. Methodology.
About
About this program
The DNP program at Simmons University is a 100% online Doctor of Nursing Practice degree requiring 36 credits, designed to be completed in 36 months. This program is tailored for advanced practice nurses seeking leadership roles in healthcare.
Accreditation
CCNE accredited
This program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), a programmatic nursing accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Where it is offered
Offered in 51 states
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- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- District of Columbia
School
Simmons University
Admissions
Admissions
Minimum GPA is 3.0.
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Format
Schedule and format
Asynchronous coursework available. Transfer credits accepted.
- The Nursing@Simmons online graduate programs blend live, online classes (synchronous) and self-paced learning modules (asynchronous).
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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN); CCNE; ACEN.
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