ABOUT THE DNP DEGREE
Why Pursue a DNP at Cedarville?
Advance your nursing career with a DNP from Cedarville University! Whether you want to deepen your expertise as a nurse practitioner or step into a leadership role, you'll be equipped to lead and collaborate as part of a medical team, improving patient and population outcomes. With nurse practitioner roles projected to increase by 45% in the next 10 years (according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics), a DNP from Cedarville will position you to meet this demand. Rooted in a biblical worldview, Cedarville's DNP program will prepare you to make a lasting Gospel impact through nursing.
Choose Your Pathway to a DNP
- The BSN to DNP pathway allows BSN-prepared nurses to complete a DNP degree in 75–79 credit hours (approximately four years).
- The MSN to DNP pathway allows MSN-prepared nurses to complete a DNP degree, customized to their career goals, in 35–68 credit hours. The total hours will be determined by an MSN transcript review and your desired track.
Scholarships Available!
A limited number of $3,000 to $5,000 scholarships are now available to graduate nursing students with financial need. Apply today!

What Sets Cedarville Apart?
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Biblical Worldview
All courses are built on the solid foundation of Scripture. -
Advanced Practice
Cedarville's DNP will equip you with the training and skills you need to serve as an advanced practice nurse. -
Convenient Courses
All DNP courses are offered in an online format, with flexible part-time and full-time completion options.
Program Overview

Program Contacts

Cliff Fawcett, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, MED
Coordinator of the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) focus area, Associate Professor of NursingContact
- HSC 324
- 937-766-7725


Chu-Yu Huang, PhD, RN
Coordinator of Research, Professor of NursingContact
- HSC 337
- 937-766-7726


Program News
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Cedarville’s MSN Program Among Ohio’s Best
Cedarville University’s MSN program was recently recognized by RegisteredNursing.org as one of the top online nursing programs in Ohio. -
Cedarville MSN Among Top Nursing Programs Nationwide
Cedarville University’s online Master of Science in nursing (MSN) program has been ranked no. 2 nationally among evangelical Christian universities, according to U.S. News & World Report.
For more information related to our MSN and DNP degree programs, visit our Insights Blog where you can read interesting posts like Balancing Job, Family, and Grad School: 5 Principles for Christian Nurses.