The fully online post-master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program at Northern Kentucky University prepares nurses to utilize evidence-based knowledge and innovative practice expertise to lead initiatives and influence change to improve health outcomes for people in the community, region, and country. Graduates will be equipped to utilize best practices in the provision of advanced nursing care health care at individual, population and organizational system levels.
The practicum experiences are individually designed to expand knowledge and foster leadership competencies for the application, integration, and synthesis of the DNP Essentials (AACN, 2006).
Jitana Benton-Lee, Ph.D.(c), DNP, MBA-HC, NEA-BC, CNE
Associate Professor
859-572-1390
Karen O’Connell, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, CNE, NEA-BC
Associate Professor
859-572-7918
Tuition 2025-2026: https://inside.nku.edu/studentaccountservices/tuition.html
Class Fees 2025-2026:
https://inside.nku.edu/studentaccountservices/tuition23/class-fees2025.html
PreCheck Fee (variable rate) when beginning DNP 881-first practicum course
The DNP Program prepares nurses for leadership roles:
Karen Vietz, Ph.D., CNS, RN
Program Director of the Post-Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
vietzk1@nku.edu
