ABOUT THE MSN TO DNP PATHWAY
Why Pursue a DNP at Cedarville?
Delivered from a Christian worldview, a DNP degree from Cedarville University will prepare you as an exceptional Christian nurse practitioner or nurse leader who will make a Gospel impact through nursing. You will be equipped to lead and collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary medical team to improve patient and population health outcomes. You will choose from two tracks: Nurse Practitioner (Family or Pediatric) or Nursing Leadership.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nurse practitioner positions are expected to increase by 45% in the next 10 years, and a DNP from Cedarville will prepare you to meet this demand.
The MSN to DNP pathway allows MSN-prepared nurses to complete a DNP degree, customized to your career goals, in 35-70 credit hours. The total hours will be determined by an MSN transcript review and your desired track.
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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. -
MSN to DNP
All DNP courses are offered in an online format, with flexible part-time and full-time completion options.
Program Overview
Program Format and Related Programs
Cedarville offers both graduate and undergraduate programs, with flexible completion options. You may also want to consider these related programs as you consider the degree or program that is a best fit for you.
Related Programs
Program Level and Format
- Graduate
- Online

Program Contacts

Kim Higginbotham, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHS
Associate Dean, Assistant Dean, Director of Graduate Nursing Programs, PNP Area of Focus CoordinatorContact
- HSC 318 A
- 937-766-3208

Cliff Fawcett, D.N.P., A.P.R.N., F.N.P.-C., M.E.D.
Coordinator of the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) focus area, Associate Professor of NursingContact
- HSC 324
- 937-766-7725

Chu-Yu Huang, Ph.D., R.N.
Coordinator of Research, Professor of NursingContact
- HSC 337
- 937-766-7726

Anne Russell, Ph.D., R.N., C.N.S.-B.C.
Associate Professor of NursingContact
- HSC 329
- 937-766-7592

Becka Wagner, Ed.D., R.N., C.N.E., M.S.N., M.S.N./E.D.
Coordinator of the Nurse Educator (NE) focus area, Associate Professor of NursingContact
- HSC 328
- 937-766-7723

Program News
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National Acclaim for Cedarville University M.S.N. Program
Christian MSN Degree ranked fifth in Ohio according to US News and World Report. -
Announcing New Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
Cedarville sets course in health care with new Christian Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.