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St. Johns College Academics Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Doctor of nursing practice degree

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

degree offered online with Practicum component

St. John’s College is happy to announce the start of its DNP program in the fall of 2022! The Doctor of Nursing Practice degree is a 34 (37 with independent study if needed) credit semester hour post -master’s program that will be offered online with a practicum component.

A doctoral degree is often required to teach graduate nursing education, and many states are moving to requiring a DNP degree as a minimum credential for an APRN license.

The length of time for students to complete the DNP program is four semesters full-time, or six semesters part-time. The program is approved by The Higher Learning Commission and anticipates receiving ACEN initial accreditation in fall 2023 to enable the first cohort of students to graduate from an accredited program.

With accreditation approval, a student can also be enrolled into a BSN-DNP program, a 63 credit hour program for those interested in the Nursing Leadership and Administration masters track or 69 credit hours for those following the Family Nurse Practitioner track. 

For more information, call 217-525-5628 or email admissions@sjcs.edu

Admission & Application Requirements

  1. Completed application accompanied by nonrefundable $60 fee.
  2. Earned master's in nursing from a nationally accredited ACEN or CCNE program.
  3. Submission of official transcripts from all post-secondary schools where college credit was earned, not just degree-granting institutions, showing:
    • Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 preferred in MSN courses.
    • Good academic standing at the last institution attended.​
  4. Active and unencumbered registered nurse (or APRN) license in the state where practicum hours will be completed.

5. Three professional recommendations that attest to the applicant’s academic ability, professional competency and personal character.

6. Personal essay (one page, double-spaced, 11 to 12 font size), describing applicant’s goals for the DNP program and potential project topic.

7. Resume or CV must be submitted with the application.

8. Personal interview (in person or via virtual technology) with faculty.

Support Services

Student support is available with information technology and laptop set up. Program length is four semesters full-time (fall, spring and summer the first year; then the final fall) or six semesters part-time (fall, spring, summer the first year; fall, spring, summer the second year).

The Health Sciences Library at HSHS St. John’s Hospital has an extensive collection of databases. Our experienced librarian, along with a strong complement of doctoral faculty, are available to support students with research. Information technology services are available 24/7 as well.