DNP Schools
DNP Programs in Maryland
Maryland DNP Programs
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a terminal nursing degree that focuses on patient care rather than research. The purpose of Maryland DNP programs is to improve the quality of patient care by enhancing nursing expertise and encouraging leadership in healthcare.
Curriculum and Degree Requirements
Some DNP programs, such as that offered by John’s Hopkins University, are open only to Post-MSN applicants. Others, such as the University of Maryland and Salisbury University, offer both a Post-MSN and Post-BSN entry-point. The curriculums vary between programs. Salisbury University’s curriculum for the post-master’s track consists of 38 credit hours, while the post-bachelor’s curriculum requires students to complete 80 credits. John’s Hopkins University’s curriculum for post-MSN students is comprised of 40 credit Most programs require that a 3.0 GPA is maintained throughout coursework.
Admission Requirements
Admission requirements also vary between universities, but only slightly. Students applying to Maryland DNP programs should expect to have to meet the following requirements:
- 3.0 Cumulative GPA (or higher)
- Official Transcripts
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Phone or on-campus Interview
- Essay
- Unencumbered RN License
- Current Resume
- Satisfactory GRE Scores
Tuition
Tuition also varies between universities. The University of Maryland charges $624 per credit for residents and $1,116 for non-residents. John’s Hopkins University lists the cost of tuition as $1409 per credit, though it is likely to differ for out-of-state applicants.
Additional Resources
DNP Schools Near You & Online in Maryland
Johns Hopkins University
- 3400 North Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21218
Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, CNA, DNP, Nuclear Medicine Tech, Nursing PhD, RN, RN to BSN
(410) 516-8000
University of Maryland
- 620 W. Lexington St. Baltimore, MD 21201
Programs: Accelerated MSN, BSN, BSN to DNP, Clinical Nurse Leader, DNP, EMT Paramedic, Nursing PhD, Physician Assistant, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN, Sonography
(410) 706-3100
University of Maryland
- 7403 Hopkins Avenue College Park, MD 20740
Programs: Accelerated MSN, BSN, DNP, Physician Assistant, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
(301) 277-2994
MGH Institute for Health Professions
- 2200 Research Boulevard Rockville, MD 20850
Programs: DNP
(800) 498-2071