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Elevate Your Nursing Career
Doctor of Nursing Practice

Expand your clinical expertise with our online DNP program.

The online Doctor of Nursing Practice program at the University of South Alabama prepares nurse practitioners and graduates with additional roles in the profession to provide advanced nursing care for individuals and communities, to address the major issues of healthcare, to research theoretical issues and transform research into quality care, to fill leadership roles and teach future nurses and nurse practitioners.


Is South’s online DNP program right for you?

Flexible, Online Program

All coursework is online and clinical hours can be completed in your region with an approved preceptor. Depending upon your selected specialty, clinical skills intensives are offered on South’s campus at the state-of-the-art USA Health Simulation Building.

Competitive Tuition

Our online tuition cost is competitive and affordable for those looking to advance their career while balancing additional work and family responsibilities.



13 Specialty Certification Programs

Students who are seeking to demonstrate expertise in specialty areas can select between South’s 13 different certification programs, more than most other nursing programs. 


The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post-graduate APRN certificate program at the University of South Alabama College of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

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