The 91¶ÌÊÓƵ (91¶ÌÊÓƵ) Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing (SON) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program is designed to prepare nurses for an advanced level of nursing science, leadership, and practice. The DNP is a translational, practice-focused doctoral degree that prepares students to evaluate research science to inform nursing practice and transform healthcare organizations. By developing a translational practice, graduates develop the skills to determine the credibility of the sources presented, use research findings to inform practice, improve patient safety, and initiate quality improvement process improvements; and use existing and developing databases to guide quality improvement decisions for patients and populations at the systems level.
The DNP Nursing Programs at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Additional information can be found at Nursing Accreditation (weber.edu/nursing/accreditation.html)
The Post BSN to DNP – FNP prepares the graduate to provide direct and indirect patient care at the highest level of nursing practice. Nurse Practitioners (NPs) improve individual and population health and healthcare outcomes. NPs analyze, translate, apply, and evaluate evidence for clinical settings.
Post BSN to DNP – FNP (PDF) Program of Study Summer 2025
The Post BSN to DNP – PMHNP prepares the graduate to provide direct and indirect patient care at the highest level of nursing practice in mental health settings. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) improve individual and population mental health and health care outcomes. PMHNPs analyze, translate, apply, and evaluate evidence for clinical settings.
The Post Masters to DNP degree prepares the graduate for the highest level of nursing practice to improve health and health care outcomes. The DNP leadership program focuses on the translation of new science, its application, and evaluation across various healthcare settings.
Post Master's to DNP – Executive Leadership (PDF) Program of Study
Post Master's to DNP –Executive Leadership Program info. & application links
Out of State Tuition waivers may be available to some students.
Tuition: Visit www.weber.edu/bursar/TuitionFee_Tables.html for current tuition and fees.
Students are responsible for costs incurred when enrolled in courses necessitating travel to community agencies.
Our enrollment director is available to guide and assist you with career planning.
Robert Holt, MS
Enrollment Director - Graduate and Undergraduate Programs
Marriott Allied Health Building, Room 431
801-626-6753
rholt@weber.edu