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Pathways from RN to DNP in
Nursing Leadership and Administration

You can take a significant step forward in your nursing career by earning a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Find your new pathway.

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Pathways

Potential tracks for current RNs

We’ve designed pathways for nurses of all educational backgrounds to begin pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice with a specialization in Nursing Leadership and Administration. No matter where you are now, we can help you chart a course to the terminal degree in nursing.

ASN to BSN to DNP-NLA

Advance to a BSN first, then take the DNP pathway to nursing leadership and administration.

ASN to MSN-NLA to DNP

Accelerate to a master’s degree in nursing leadership and administration, then pursue a DNP.

BSN to MSN-NLA to DNP

Bachelor’s degree holders may earn an MSN first, then enroll in a DNP program in the future.

  • Time to complete: 36 monthsi
  • Programs: MSN-NLA, DNP

BSN to DNP-NLA

Bachelor’s degree holders may qualify for our BSN to DNP in Nursing Leadership and Administration program.

MSN to DNP-NLA

RNs who hold a master’s degree may be eligible to enroll in the MSN to DNP in Nursing Leadership and Administration program.

iBased on average program lengths for students attending full-time. In the case of tracks with multiple programs, average program lengths are added together.

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