BSN to DNP Option

The BSN to DNP program lets you bypass the MSN and go forward into your future

With Franklin’s BSN to DNP Program, you don’t need a master’s of nursing (MSN). Instead, your BSN and successful completion of two foundational bridge courses lets you enroll in our DNP program – and be on your way to a whole new level of leadership. This is the online DNP for busy, working nurses like you who are ready to advance their understanding and application of evidence-based practice, quality improvement and data analytics to advance healthcare systems and clinical care.

Built-in Practicum

Simultaneous learning and application saves time.

Personalize Your Degree

Focus on what matters most to you.

Qualify Quickly

Finish your bridge courses in as few as 8 months and be on your way to your DNP.

Online Coursework

Balance earning your degree with other work-life commitments.

Learn from the Best

Benefit from the experience of your instructors – seasoned, in-field practitioners.

BSN to DNP Program Overview

Get on the fast track to a Doctor of Nursing Practice with the online degree created for motivated, leadership-centric nurses

Advance your clinical judgment and leadership skills faster with the online DNP degree that’s as driven as you. Franklin offers busy working nurses an affordable, BSN to DNP program – no MSN required. With one of the most accelerated BSN to DNP programs available, you could qualify quickly when you successfully complete two bridge courses in as few as 8 months. Once enrolled, complete your DNP degree in as little as 3 or 4 years, thanks to practicum hours that are included within specific courses. Plus, you’ll learn and practice in the areas that interest you most by choosing one of three leadership focus areas or the FNP specialty.

Earn your DNP degree from a university built for busy adults

Earn your DNP degree on your terms by taking classes 100% online. Regionally accredited and nonprofit, Franklin was built from the ground-up to satisfy the needs of adult learners. Our seamless transfer process and team of academic advisors will help ease your transition to becoming a student, while our flexible course schedules help to balance your education with work, family and life. Get started on your future today.

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Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, post-graduate APRN certificates, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs at Franklin University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

 

BSN to DNP Curriculum

Bridge Courses
NURS 800 - Principles of Advanced Nurse Practice (4)
This bridge course examines the relationships among nursing theory, research, scientific advances, and evidence-based practice that inform advanced nursing practice. It is offered for students who have not completed a master's in nursing program prior to matriculation into the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Students examine current social, professional, and legislative trends including the study and critique of theories and frameworks from nursing and related disciplines.
NURS 805 - Transition to Doctor of Nursing Practice (4)
This bridge course focuses on the role of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and is offered for students who have not completed a master's in nursing program prior to matriculation into the DNP. The focus will be on developing requisite skills needed for role assumption and leadership through engagement in activities designed to develop competencies within an area of interest. [Practicum hours: 125]

 

 

Available DNP Offerings

Franklin’s Doctor of Nursing Practice is the flexible, online degree for working nurses with a BSN degree who want to get on the fast track to the DNP. With the successful completion of two MSN-focused bridge courses, you can earn your DNP degree, preparing yourself to transform organizations, systems and healthcare through evidence-based interventions.

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Track

Acquire a deep understanding of the aging process, focused on serving adult patients and confronting the unique medical challenges that occur as individuals age. 
 

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Family Nurse Practitioner Track

Design and deliver evidence-based, compassionate patient care. Franklin’s flexible, online DNP-FNP track enables you to  learn, practice and lead in the areas of health promotion and patient education, honing the skills you need to positively affect advocacy, outcomes and parity.

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Leadership Track

Enhance and refine your executive management capabilities with Franklin’s DNP-Leadership track. Choose from healthcare administration, health informatics or public administration focus areas, and lead yourself into your next career move.

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track

Gain an essential understanding of cognitive processes, behaviors, and how life events affect the mental health of patients. 

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