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BSN-to-DNP Programs

Doctor of Nursing Practice programs entered directly after a BSN.

Federal award data does not identify pathways, so this page lists only programs whose pathway we verified on the school's own website. Coverage is growing; absence here does not mean a school has no such program.

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: official school websites

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Programs (45)

Azusa Pacific University

BSN to DNP

DNPBSN-to-DNPFNPAGPCNPLeadershipFor licensed nurses
  • Azusa (Main Campus) — Azusa, CA · Inland Empire — CA · Monrovia — CA · San Diego — CA · Online — CA
  • Online coursework · On-campus · Part-time
  • 67-71 program units
  • $1,160 per credit · All students+1 more
  • For: RN with a BSN

Not yet verified: upcoming deadline

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Duke University

Nurse Anesthesia DNP

DNPBSN-to-DNPCRNAFor licensed nurses
  • Duke University School of Nursing — Durham, NC
  • 36 months
  • $2,345 per credit · All students · 2026-2027
  • For: RN with a BSN

Not yet verified: upcoming deadline

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East Tennessee State University

Doctor of Nursing Practice

DNPBSN-to-DNPMSN-to-DNPFNPAGPCNPPMHNPLeadershipFor licensed nurses
  • ETSU main campus, College of Nursing (Roy S. Nicks Hall) — Johnson City, TN
  • Hybrid · Full-time · Part-time
  • Full-time: BSN-DNP 9 semesters; MSN-DNP 4 semesters · BSN-DNP: 77-85 credit hours; MSN-DNP: 32 credit hours
  • $672 per credit · In-state+2 more
  • For: RN with a BSN; Nurse with a master's degree

Not yet verified: upcoming deadline

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Emory University

Doctor of Nursing Practice

DNPBSN-to-DNPMSN-to-DNPAGACNPFNPPNP-PCPMHNPWHNPFor licensed nurses
  • Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing — Atlanta, GA
  • Online coursework · Full-time · Part-time
  • $50,640 per year · All students · 2026-2027
  • For: RN with a BSN; Nurse with a master's degree
  • Next deadline: December 1, 2026 (Fall 2027)

Not yet verified: length

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Seattle University

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner

DNPBSN-to-DNPFNPFor licensed nurses
  • First Hill campus — Seattle, WA
  • On-campus · Full-time
  • RN-DNP: 3 years; APNI-DNP (entry for non-nurses): 4 years · RN-DNP: 72-74 credits; APNI-DNP: 115-117 credits
  • $106,212 – $113,226 total program · All students · 2026-2027+1 more
  • For: RN with a BSN; New to nursing (no prior degree needed)

Not yet verified: upcoming deadline

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Simmons University

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): Online

DNPBSN-to-DNPMSN-to-DNPFNPPMHNPLeadershipFor licensed nurses
  • Boston campus (The Fenway) — Boston, MA
  • Online coursework · Hybrid · Full-time · Part-time
  • 43 credits
  • $1,288 per credit · All students · Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027
  • For: RN with a BSN; Nurse with a master's degree

Not yet verified: upcoming deadline

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