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Graduate Nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice (MSN–DNP)
An online, part-time pathway designed for master’s-prepared nurses who are ready to strengthen systems leadership, informatics, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice—and lead change across today’s complex healthcare environment.
Program Overview
Advance from master’s-level expertise to doctoral-level leadership
Misericordia’s online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is an excellent option if you’re ready to diversify your skill set and knowledge in healthcare policy, patient care, information systems, and organizational leadership.
The online DNP curriculum enhances master’s-level education by focusing on real-world application of evidence-based practice, systems leadership, informatics, and quality improvement, preparing graduates to lead change across complex and ever-changing healthcare settings.
The Facts
- Format: Online, part-time
- Total credits: 36
- Time to complete: 18–24 months
- Focus areas: Evidence-based practice, systems leadership, informatics, and quality improvement
Why We Stand Out
Designed for impact, credibility, and leadership
The MSN–DNP pathway helps you translate evidence into practice, strengthen your professional voice, and lead organizational change.
Progressive online learning
A modern online experience built for working professionals.
Small classes
Personalized instruction and faculty mentorship.
Scholarly projects at work
Apply learning directly to real systems improvement.
Stronger professional voice
Lead at the organizational level with confidence.
Tuition discounts (select partners)
Explore partner discounts and support options.
Student Achievements & Capstone Highlights
Photo Gallery
A rotating gallery featuring student milestones, recognitions, and capstone scholarship.
Celebrating student success
Outcomes
What you’ll be prepared to do
- Interpret and synthesize the scientific underpinnings of evidence-based practice
- Evaluate and establish a culture of patient-centered care to improve outcomes
- Lead and improve communication among interprofessional teams and at the systems level
- Critique and examine ethical issues in advanced practice nursing
- Critically appraise data to improve individual and population health outcomes
- Analyze and participate in health policy development impacting the profession and patient care
- Evaluate social determinants of health to promote systemic changes
Choosing to earn an online MSN–DNP helps establish a higher level of credibility for nurses who want to improve systems of care, lead interdisciplinary teams, translate evidence into practice, and measure outcomes across populations.
Message from Program Leadership
Dan Satterfield, DNP, CRNP, FNP-c
Director, Family Nurse Practitioner & Doctor of Nursing Practice Programs
As Director of the Family Nurse Practitioner and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs — and an alum of Misericordia — I’m especially proud that we focus on more than helping students pass boards; we help them grow into confident, capable clinicians. Our students learn to think critically, care compassionately, and improve the systems they work in. At Misericordia, we prepare providers who are ready for practice on day one and ready to lead throughout their careers.
Career Options
Where an MSN–DNP can take you
DNP-prepared nurses are uniquely positioned to lead and influence healthcare at the highest levels of practice. Graduates pursue diverse career pathways that include advanced clinical leadership, healthcare administration, quality and patient safety leadership, population health, informatics, and policy advocacy, as well as academic and clinical faculty roles.
With expertise in translating evidence into practice and improving systems of care, DNP-prepared nurses serve as clinical directors, program leaders, executive leaders, and change agents across hospitals, health systems, academic institutions, and community settings—driving innovation and improving outcomes in today’s complex healthcare environment.
Next Steps
Ready to take the next step?
Request information or apply now to begin your MSN–DNP journey.