Doctor of Nursing Practice in Atlanta United States | Georgia State University

Georgia State University | Atlanta United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 24,246
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

The hybrid Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) program at Georgia State provides the ideal pathway for nurses pursuing advanced clinical expertise. This program equips graduates to champion efficient, outcome-driven healthcare practices while assuming leadership roles.

All D.N.P. students maintain full-time employment while preparing for careers in diverse fields including:

healthcare management,
nursing associations,
academic institutions, and
clinical environments across Georgia.
Students progress through the curriculum in collaborative cohorts, fostering valuable professional connections with peers and industry experts that endure long after completing the program.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

GPA - Minimum of 3.0 cumulative grade point average in the M.S.N. program.
Transcripts - Official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate institutions attended.
Clinical Hours Documentation of the number of precepted clinical hours or supervised residency hours in a master's level program.
Licensure - A copy of valid, unrestricted RN license as well as licensure for APRN (if applicable) in the state of residency and/or practice.
Entrance Exams - GRE waived for applicants who have a cumulative grade point average in a master's program.
Letters of Recommendation - Three strong letters of recommendation are required, preferably from individuals with doctorates in nursing (D.N.P. or Ph.D.)
Statement - State of professional goals for graduate study.
TOEFL - Minimum score of 80 (550 for older exams). Required for applicants whose native language is not English must submit scores (not more than two years old) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The TOEFL is not required of international applicants who have received a degree from an accredited U.S. institution.

Tuition USD 24,246

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