
Online Doctor of Nursing Practice
Prepare for Leadership at the Highest Level.

Higher Learning Commission

Do More Than Get Ahead. Help Lead the Way Forward.
Choose from five concentrations:
Why Bradley University for your Online Doctor of Nursing Practice?
There’s Forward Thinking and Then There’s Forward Doing.
Bradley University has been shaping leaders and innovators since 1897. Continuously driven by our commitment to excellence in teaching, research and learning, we’ve designed our online DNP programs to expertly combine rigorous academics with real-world practice.
A Bradley education is a rich culture of collaboration, support and shared values, one that will challenge you to grow personally and professionally. We continue to earn high marks for our outstanding faculty and student-centered approach to learning.
When you choose Bradley University, you choose flexibility. Our online Doctor of Nursing Practice programs allow you to complete your clinical hours with approved preceptors of your choice. Get the most out of your clinical hours by selecting different preceptors for each area of study that your clinical hours emphasize.
If you’re ready to join the next generation of nursing and health care leaders, then we’re ready for you.
Is an online MSN program right for you?
Prepare for Your Advanced Degree in Nursing.
Online DNP – FNP:
- You have a BSN from a regionally accredited college or university and an NLNAC-, ACEN- or CCNE-accredited* nursing program.
- You are passionate about family medicine.
- You want to establish yourself as a leader in primary care.
Online DNP – PMHNP:
- You have a BSN from a regionally accredited college or university and an NLNAC-, ACEN- or CCNE-accredited* nursing program.
- You want to provide psychiatric mental health advanced practice nursing to all ages in various mental health settings.
- You are interested in psychological communication skills and therapeutic treatments.
Online DNP in Leadership:
- You have an MSN from an NLNAC-, ACEN- or CCNE-accredited* nursing program.
- You are a master's-prepared RN and are ready to distinguish yourself as a leader.
- You’re motivated and interested in mastering the administrative side of health care.
Online DNP – AGACNP:
- You have a BSN from a regionally accredited college or university and an NLNAC-, ACEN- or CCNE-accredited* nursing program.
- You want to specialize in assessing, diagnosing, and treating adult and gerontology patients with complex, acute conditions.
- You strive to develop leadership and decision-making skills to thrive in fast-paced settings such as intensive care units, trauma centers, or emergency rooms.
Online DNP – AGPCNP:
- You have a BSN from a regionally accredited college or university and an NLNAC-, ACEN- or CCNE-accredited* nursing program.
- You want to provide advanced levels of primary care to diverse populations including adolescents, young adults, middle-aged patients, and the elderly.
- You aspire to qualify for leadership positions where you can play an active role in promoting community health and enhancing levels of patient care.

Here are a few other ways to know if an online DNP from Bradley is the right choice for you:
- You want to collaborate with and learn from other aspiring nurse practitioners or nurse leaders.
- You want a flexible online learning environment that fits your busy schedule.
- You're eager to learn from a faculty of passionate and experienced clinicians.
- You're ready to earn an advanced degree that can elevate your earnings potential.