Doctor of Nursing Practice Programs at Roseman University

Become a CRNA or FNP through two high-impact Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) pathways.

Advance your Career in Nursing & Practice at the Highest Level

Choose from our DNP in Nurse Anesthesia (DNPNA) or DNP–Family Nurse Practitioner (DNPFNP), both built for BSN-prepared nurses ready to lead.

Roseman University of Health Sciences is a non-profit, private institution of higher learning focused exclusively on training the next generation of undergraduate and graduate-level healthcare professionals who serve, collaborate, and set new standards in their communities and within their professions.

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    Our Programs

    Ready to advance your nursing career? Whether you’re pursuing a path as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), aiming to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner, lead in administrative roles within healthcare systems, teach in academia, or conduct and translate evidence-based research — our programs are designed for BSN-prepared nurses ready to reach the highest level of practice. With a DNPNA or DNPFNP degree from Roseman, you’ll be prepared to answer the national call to elevate nursing education to the doctoral level. Join more than 8,500 Roadrunners making a lasting impact in healthcare. Now is the time to take the next step for your career and make a difference in the lives of others.

    highest earning graduates badgeNevada ranked among the top 5 states with the highest-earning college graduates. Roseman University is the college with the highest earners in the state.*

    *2024 Report by DegreeChoices.com with data collected from College Scorecard, an initiative of the U.S. Department of Education that compiles reliable data on colleges and universities, allowing users to search and compare colleges based on various indicators like costs and earnings.

    DNP in Nurse Anesthesia (DNPNA)

    Specialize your skills with a DNPNA Degree. Become a CRNA.

    Program Duration: 36 months (full-time, year-round)

    Delivery Format: Hybrid-online—online then on-campus starting mid-Year 1

    Campus Location: Henderson, NV (90% of clinical sites in Las Vegas/Henderson)

    Start Date & Applications: Start July 2026. Now accepting applications—apply by January 9, 2026.

    Career Outlook: CRNA mean salary: $231,700; job growth: 40% over 2023-2033

    Why Choose This Pathway: Prepares you to sit for the NCE for CRNAs

     

    DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (DNPFNP)

    Earn Your Doctor of Nursing Practice, and your MSNFNP, along the way.

    Program Duration: 32 months (full-time)

    Delivery Format: Online with two short residencies plus clinical blocks

    Campus Location: Online; clinical practicum at student’s site; interprofessional training

    Start Date & Applications: Start July 2026. Now accepting applications.

    Career Outlook: NP annual mean wage: $132,000; NPs ranked as the third fastest-growing occupation (2023-2033)

    Why Choose This Pathway: Equips you to practice, lead, teach, or conduct research. Prepares you for licensure for FNP and allows you to earn your MSNFNP en route.

    Curriculum Highlights

    • Year 1: Foundational DNP coursework online; mid-year, transition to on-campus at Henderson
    • Year 2: Blended didactic and clinical work with regional rotations; focus on scholarly project and anesthesia skill development
    • Year 3: Full-time clinical rotations, final DNP courses, NCE prep including simulations and mock exams
    • Year 1: DNP essentials, advanced practice, healthcare informatics, management online; adult/gerontology clinical block begins late Year 1
    • Year 2: Clinical blocks in women’s health, pediatrics, family care. Complete 750 direct patient-care hours to earn MSNFNP; start DNP project and an additional 250 indirect hours
    • Year 3: Final practicum hours and implementation of doctoral project through Evidence-Based Practice I & II and DNP Seminar

    At Roseman we wear our hearts on our sleeves.

    We believe compassion should be part of the curriculum. We bring innovation to patient-centered care. We solve human health challenges through research and discovery. We create programs to help people learn, heal and thrive. We believe that the heart and science of healthcare are two halves of one mission. At Roseman, compassion and empathy have been long intertwined with delivering exceptional healthcare to the communities we serve. In everything we do, we unite the heart and science of healthcare.

    What makes Roseman different?

    Our founders approached learning in a different way. They recognized that every student has a different learning style and that adult learners may need to be engaged differently. They also believed that every student can succeed and compete at a very high level if given the right tools and training to do so. Breaking down barriers and increasing communication and partnership between student and teacher are at the core of success, proficiency and content mastery. Student-to-student collaboration develops healthcare professionals that work in teams so that the patient has the very best chance of a good outcome.

    The core principles behind this difference are:

    • An educational system in which all students can realistically attain high levels of achievement. We do not place emphasis on grades, rather on achievement of curricular outcomes.
    • An educational experience that goes beyond memorization of facts. We believe in the concept of deep learning and mastery of content that leads to understanding and the ability to apply knowledge and make wise decisions.

    • An educational system that makes better use of time. We utilize the “block system” of curricular design, which provides students with the opportunity to study one content area intensely and master it without distractions from other subjects.

    • A curriculum that utilizes and is supported by technology. We believe that technology holds a remarkable potential to stimulate thinking and learning, as well as being an effective tool for acquiring, evaluating and utilizing new knowledge.

    • An educational experience that values and responds to the needs of students and encourages teamwork and communication. Our curriculum places a premium on active learning in a noncompetitive, collaborative environment.

    • A curricular design that stresses the importance of early exposure to the profession. We believe in building basic skills early by exposing students to early practice experiences.

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    Six-Point Mastery Learning Model®

    Roseman University strives to produce competent graduates in an educational environment that ensures high levels of achievement from all students and fosters cooperation and collaboration in the learning process. This is the concept of mastery learning.

    Classroom As Teacher

    Block Curriculum

    Active & Collaborative Learning

    Competency-Based Education

    Assessment Learning

    Early Experiential Learning