Two-day Residency
While the program is online, you’ll have the chance to come together with your cohort for an inspirational two-day residency at Chatham’s beautiful campus, where you’ll present scholarly posters on your DNP projects.
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We evaluate applications on a rolling basis. Fall starts are available.
The BSN to DNP Executive Track allows the student to complete two graduate degrees in only 48 credits.
Each online course is 15 weeks in length, and only one brief on-campus residency is required at the end of the program.
Come together with your cohort for an inspirational two-day residency at Chatham’s beautiful campus, where you’ll present scholarly posters on your projects.
The MSN component prepares the student for nursing leadership roles and the DNP component has the student develop, complete and evaluate an executive level project to demonstrate the knowledge and skills of the terminal nursing degree. A minimum of 500 practice experience hours will be obtained through course work and an approved practice experience site, as well as an ePortfolio developed throughout the program to demonstrate program outcomes.
The BSN to DNP Executive Track allows professional nurses embarking on a career in nursing administration to have a program specific to their educational needs and role development. This program allows them to fast-track their education while continuing to work on their career goals, and provides a strong complement to executive mentoring and on-the-job training.
— DIANE HUNKER, Ph.D., MBA, RN nursing programs director, professor
While the program is online, you’ll have the chance to come together with your cohort for an inspirational two-day residency at Chatham’s beautiful campus, where you’ll present scholarly posters on your DNP projects.
What is the difference between a DNP- and a Ph.D.-prepared nurse? What is Evidence-based Practice? I want to be a nursing faculty member; is this the right program for me? Read the answers to these and other FAQ.
View FAQs : Checkerboard 2 - Frequently Asked QuestionsChatham's nursing faculty members are accomplished teachers, scholars, practitioners, and active leaders in the field. They serve as mentors and advisors and are there for you every step of the way.
Meet the Faculty : Checkerboard 3 - Program FacultyChatham offers a 20% tuition reduction through its partnership with selected employers, plus the AfterCollege/AACN Scholarship program supports students who are seeking a baccalaureate, masters or doctoral degree in nursing with eight $2,500 scholarships awarded throughout the year. A free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form must be completed and on file to be considered for the scholarship.
View Funding Opportunities : Checkerboard 4 - AfterCollege/AACN ScholarshipThe cost of a graduate degree consists of university tuition (per credit charge), fees, and any other personal expenses you may require for earning your degree. Our Financial Aid and Admissions offices will also work with you to understand loan and financing options for which you may qualify.
Explore Tuition & Funding : Checkerboard 5 - Tuition & FundingLearn about DNP student and faculty accomplishments, alumni achievements, and various activities that occurred over the last academic year—in Pittsburgh, and all over the country.
Read the Newsletters : Checkerboard 6 - InTouch NewslettersDue to federal regulation, all universities offering distance education programs and practicum experiences in states other than their own must receive authorization or be a SARA-approved institution. Chatham University is a SARA-approved institution.
SARA-Approved Institutions : Checkerboard 7 - SARA-Approved Participating Institution