Placement Secured
Clinical placement guaranteed and arranged by faculty
8:1
Student-to-faculty ratio in this program
100%
Pass rate on FNP certification exams
$110K
National average salary for family nurse practitioners
NDSU’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program offers an exceptional, on-campus pathway for those ready to excel as family nurse practitioners. With in-person classes offered at NDSU’s Fargo and Bismarck sites, you’ll benefit from dynamic, face-to-face instruction with faculty who bring both clinical and research expertise to the classroom. Through a blend of holistic, person-centered training and strategic problem-solving, the DNP program prepares you to lead and innovate in diverse healthcare settings. The graduate nursing program is accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education.
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Shape Your Future
NDSU students are encouraged to collaborate with an advisor and develop a unique program of study that meets their specific interests.
Clinical Experience
Faculty are primarily responsible for securing clinical placements where you’ll gain hands-on learning experiences in clinicals covering settings in rural and urban communities along with specialty rotations.
Learn from the Experts
Each student is assigned an advisor upon admission to the program.
One Program, Two Sites
The NDSU DNP program is offered at two locations: the NDSU campus in Fargo and NDSU Nursing at Sanford Health in Bismarck.
Comprehensive Curriculum
The curriculum goes beyond clinical skills, equipping you with advanced knowledge to address complex healthcare challenges, collaborate across disciplines and lead in promoting health equity and quality care.
Tuition and Funding
NDSU offers a high-quality, academically rigorous education at an affordable cost. To help you cover tuition and expenses, various departments offer graduate assistantships designed to support your academic and professional goals.
Admission Info
At NDSU, we welcome students from all backgrounds who are seeking to further their education within a supportive, welcoming community.
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