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 the following tracks: Nurse Practitioner (Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, 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 45-48 credit hours. The total hours will be determined by an MSN transcript review and your desired track.
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A limited number of $3,000 scholarships are now available to new graduate nursing students with financial need. Apply now to see if you qualify!
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, Director of Graduate Nursing Programs, PNP Area of Focus CoordinatorContact
- HSC 318 A
- 937-766-3208

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


Becka Wagner, EdD, RN, CNE, MSN, MSN/ED
Coordinator of the Nurse Educator (NE) focus area, Associate Professor of NursingContact
- HSC 328
- 937-766-7723

Program News
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Changing of Healthcare in America
The future of healthcare is changing in America...and nurse practitioners are central to this growing trend. -
Cedarville Offers New MSN and DNP Concentration
In an effort to stay ahead of the rapidly changing needs in health care, Cedarville University’s School of Nursing is offering the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) for its Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degrees.