Doctor of Nursing Practice
Committed to Innovation and Excellence
Lee University offers a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), a terminal degree that prepares graduates to practice at the highest level of nursing and lead change through translational research. Our program provides the convenience of online courses with authentic and attentive support from faculty, including annual on-campus intensive sessions designed for student success. Students benefit from our distinctive programming related to rural, global and disaster healthcare, with the integration of a Christian worldview.
Features of Lee University’s DNP:
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Flexible online learning designed for the working nurse
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Highly engaged faculty committed to supporting students toward success
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Annual on-campus intensive sessions focused on skill-building and collaboration with peers and faculty
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Assistance with coordinating practicum, leadership, and scholarly project experiences in your local geographic area
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Distinctive and innovative programming related to rural, global and disaster healthcare, with the integration of a Christian worldview
DNP tracks offered at Lee University:
- Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP-FNP) for post-BSN or post-MSN without APN certification
- Transformational Executive Nursing Leadership (DNP-TENL) for post-BSN or post-MSN
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) for post-MSN with APN certification
- Develop knowledge and skills that will prepare you to lead evidence-based change and improve health outcomes in complex healthcare systems
- Designed for MSN-prepared APRNs who already hold national certification as NP, CNS, CNM, or CRNA
- Skill immersion opportunities in a state-of-the-art simulation lab
- Preparation for board certification as Family Nurse Practitioner
- Designed for students with BSN (or MSN without national certification as APRN)
- Develop expertise in leveraging data to influence organizational decisions
- Preparation for advanced nursing leadership roles in healthcare systems
- Option to complete the MBA in conjunction with the DNP
- Designed for students with BSN or MSN
DNP Application Deadlines
| Fall |
| April 15 - Priority Deadline |
| June 1 - Final Deadline |
- BSN or MSN from accredited program with GPA 3.0 or above on 4.0 scale
- Unencumbered RN or APRN license (or eligible for licensure); students must be licensed in Tennessee or a compact state
- Current resume or CV
- Transcripts from all post-secondary schools where college credit was earned
- Recommendation forms from 3 faculty or supervisors (at least one must be completed by a nurse with a graduate degree)
- Essay reflecting career goals and topic of interest for scholarly project
- Interview with DNP faculty (can be virtual)
- OPTIONAL: additional documents demonstrating leadership and scholarship abilities
Out-of-state applicants to the nursing BSN-DNP program should become familiar with their home state’s regulations governing distance accessible programs. Prospective students residing in states other than Tennessee should contact their state’s Board of Nursing and Department of Education for specific rules and regulations pertaining to students enrolled in out-of-state programs while residing in their home state. Completion of Lee University’s DNP program does not guarantee licensure or certification; it is up to the certification agency and/or the licensing board to determine if a graduate meets their requirements.
Lee University is currently able to accept students who reside in the following states. If your state of residence is not listed, please contact our office for more information.
| Colorado | Indiana | Missouri | Tennessee |
| Connecticut | Kansas | Montana | Vermont |
| Florida | Kentucky | New Jersey | Virginia |
| Georgia | Maine | North Mexico | Wisconsin |
| Hawaii | Michigan | North Carolina | |
| Illinois | Minnesota | Rhode Island |
Tennessee is a member of NC-SARA (National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements) and Lee University is an approved SARA institution. For more information, see https://nc-sara.org
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Lee University Is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K St. NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791 ([http://www.ccneaccreditation.org)]http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Lee University is fully approved by the Tennessee State Board of Nursing.
https://www.leeuniversity.edu/academcs/nursing/dnp/faq/
School of Nursing
| PO Box 3450 Cleveland, TN 37320-3450 (423) 614-8526 dnp@leeuniversity.edu Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST |
