Doctor of Nursing Practice

DNP - Edgewood College

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Doctor of Nursing Practice

Edgewood College offers a Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Executive Leadership in a fully online. This program is designed to prepare nursing professionals for advanced leadership positions in healthcare systems. The complete curricular course is 30 credits, and the duration of full-time attendance is two years; however, part-time options are also available for working professionals.
 
The focus is on indirect care and executive leadership education at the highest level to develop experts in advanced nursing roles. The graduates are hence equipped to prove the changes in their organization to manage health services best, care systems management competence (demonstrating best practices), and application of evidence-based care and translational research methods.
 
The course covers epidemiology, biostatistics, healthcare finance, informatics, and quality management. Students complete a DNP capstone in helping the students to learn research activities. DNP programs accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education offer comprehensive education with stringent academic and professional standards at Edgewood College.
 

Updated Course Fees for 2025

Course Semester Wise One Time
Per Semester Total Fees
DNP N/A ₹ 2,804,450.00/- N/A

Approvals

Edgewood is one of the prestigious colleges, providing high-quality education to its students. With its expert faculty and advanced curriculum, it has earned different accreditations from various educational authorities, ensuring it meets all the educational standards. The accreditations and approvals are:
  • Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
  • Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
These accreditations state that Edgewood College is a premium school offering top-tier programs and endless growth opportunities. Additionally, the online programs are accepted and approved worldwide and provide several career growth opportunities.
 

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Financial Aid

Edgewood College provides various financial aid through its scholarships and grants & loans to help students reduce their financial burden. These scholarships and grants & loans are:
 
Scholarships Grants & Loans
Academic Scholarships
Alumni Award
Voyager Award
Henry J. Predolin Scholarship
Emerging Leaders Program
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Direct Loan
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
Federal Plus Loan
 
These loans, grants and scholarships help the students get quality education at low prices. The eligibility criteria for availing of this financial aid are:
  • Be accepted into a degree or license-seeking program (Institutional Certificate programs are not eligible).
  • Register for at least half-time each semester at Edgewood College. This means:
    • Six credits for undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and graduate/doctoral license students.
    • Three credits for graduate and doctoral students.
    • Two credits for doctoral students.
  • Maintain satisfactory academic progress as outlined in this section.
  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (eligible non-citizens must prove residency).
Note: EMI options are available for all programs*, talk to university officials now for more details.

Admission Process

The following is the admission process for applying for an Online DBA at Edgewood College:
  • Fill out the Application Form: The first step is to fill out the application form with the basic and personal details related to ID, working experience and academic qualifications.
  • Submit the documents: Along with the application form, the candidate must provide the required documents, such as ID proof, working certificates, academic mark sheets and others as per the college’s requirement.
  • Pay the fee: In this step, the candidate must pay the fees for the program and the application form.
After that, the candidate can submit the form and wait for the college's notification related to admission confirmation. After the admission is confirmed, the candidate can get access to the online learning resources and start their learning journey.
 

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the School of Nursing DNP in Executive Leadership Program, candidates must meet the following conditions:
 
  • Have a GPA of not less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from an accredited bachelor's nursing program and 3.3 from an accredited master's program. BSN-prepared candidates with master's degrees in other areas may also be eligible. If their master's is not in nursing, their coursework will be reviewed for DNP readiness. Non-MSN candidates might need to submit a portfolio showcasing their knowledge and skills related to MSN Essentials (like research, health care policy, ethics, nursing foundations, human diversity, and health promotion). These candidates might have to take extra courses before starting the DNP program.
  • Complete a graduate statistics course within three years leading up to the start of the program.
  • Hold a current registered nursing license.
  • Have at least 1 year of Registered Nursing experience in the United States (Desired).

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Placement Partners

The Career Development office is key in advising students to achieve their professional aspirations. One primary service it offers is individual career counselling, where the student is advised on possible career options. This not only assists students in identifying their strengths and interests but also aids them in job search strategies and writing resumes to show off their qualifications.
 
Besides offering counselling for students, job and internship opportunities are made widely available. Students can get various job postings and internships related to their programs of study to get invaluable experience in the real world.
 
The office regularly offers workshops on important topics such as interviewing and networking skills, which will help students build essential skills to connect with potential employers. Career fairs organized by the office then serve to provide students with an opportunity to connect directly with employers. Additionally, Edgewood College offers online resources for job searching, resume writing, and professional development to guide students to be ready to embark on their career journeys.

Advantages

Advantages Description
Career Advancement Opportunities They can enter highly demanding positions such as C-suite, consultants, or business strategists in various industries.
Flexible and Convenient Learning Mode This is an entirely distance-learning format where students can easily manage work and family commitments and is most suitable for working professionals.
Low Tuition Fees Edgewood College offers the Online DBA program at minimum cost, helping them pursue top-tier degrees without financial burden.
Research and Analytical Proficiencies Data-driven decision-making, strategic problem-solving, and research methodologies are key areas of learning in this program to prepare students for contributing to academia or industry.
 Career Customization through Specializations There are options for specialization during the degree course, including Leadership, Finance, and Business Strategy, among others, which tailor the course to their future career.
Accredited and Respected Degree
 
Edgewood College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), making the particular degree recognized and valued in academia as well as in the job market.

Frequently Asked Questions?

The program can be completed in two years on a full-time basis; however, provisions are made for part-time study to accommodate the busy professional.
 

Yes, the program is entirely online at Edgewood College to facilitate busy professionals to balance their work and studies with ease.
 

The interested candidate must follow the following criteria:
  • An accredited B.S.N. program with a minimum of 3.0 GPA and an accredited master's degree with a minimum of 3.3 GPA.
  • Valid current registered nurse (RN) license.
  • One year RN experience in the U.S. (preferably considered but not mandatory).
Graduate statistics course completed within 3 years of application.

Yes. Those BSN-prepared nurses with a non-nursing master's degree may qualify as the college's authority will review course content to check the capability of the individual, and pursuing the additional courses may be required for completion of the doctoral program.
 

Yes, the DNP programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) which ensures that it maintains excellent academic and professional standards.
 

Epidemiology, biostatistics, health care finance, informatics, quality management, leadership capstones, and residency courses--these are among the courses included in the program.

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