Doctor of Nursing Practice Leadership Program (DNP-Leadership)
Designed for nurses with a MSN degree to advance to a Doctor of Nursing Practice with emphasis in system leadership (DNP-Leadership).
College of Graduate Nursing:
- Culture of Humanism and Health Equity
- First online MSN-FNP program in the nation (1997)
- First entry level Masters of Nursing in California (2004)
Doctor of Nursing Practice
As the first college to develop a hybrid/online learning nursing program, we are experienced in providing the support you need to succeed with distance learning. To provide flexibility and eliminate the need to commute daily to campus, we offer:
- Hybrid/online learning curriculum and self-directed learning.
- DNP seminar intensives at the Pomona, CA, campus consist of two face-to-face sessions that occur at the beginning and end of the DNP program, with a virtual midpoint session. For a complete listing of dates please refer to the academic calendar. academic calendar.
- The DNP practice hours (1,000) and culminating scholarly project can be completed in your own community.
Will This Program Meet My Needs?
A post-graduate prepared nurse wishing to advance your terminal degree in nursing and professional career.
An advanced practice nurse wanting to earn a doctorate in nursing practice while working and keeping your family commitments.
A post-graduate prepared nurse who wants to develop expertise in population health in the care of vulnerable communities.
A post-graduate prepared nurse who desires the convenience of a flexible hybrid/online learning program.
We prepare our graduates to assume practice leadership roles in nursing and healthcare as doctorally prepared clinicians, systems leaders of clinical programs, policy, and practice, and faculty, among other roles.
Upcoming Events
Lead Beyond the Bedside: DNP–Leadership Overview
Thursday, October 29 at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
During these sessions you will have an opportunity to participate in other College of Nursing Events in you looking to gain knowledge in multiple nursing pathways.November 2026 Experience WesternU
Saturday, November 7 at 8:30 AM Pacific Standard TimeExperience WesternU and discover what your future in the health professions could look like!
Join us on our Pomona, California campus for a day designed to help you explore your program of interest, connect with the WesternU community, and experience what it’s like to learn and train at WesternU.
Start your day with a faculty-led overview of your program of interest, then personalize the rest of your Experience WesternU by choosing from a variety of program-specific and university-wide sessions.
Throughout the morning, opportunities may include:
- Hear directly from faculty about your program’s curriculum, learning experiences, and highlights
- Connect with current WesternU students and hear firsthand about their experiences
- Explore classrooms, labs, simulation spaces, clinical learning environments, and other facilities
- Participate in hands-on workshops and interactive demonstrations
- Learn more about the admissions process and how to prepare a competitive application
- Explore financial aid resources and get answers to questions about financing your education
Build your own Experience WesternU schedule and choose the sessions most meaningful to you!
Session Details
Session 1 | 9:30–10:15 a.m.
Faculty Program Overview – Start your day with your program of interest and hear directly from faculty about the curriculum, learning experience, and program highlights.Sessions 2 & 3 | 10:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Customize Your Experience! Choose from available hands-on workshops, facility tours, student panels, admissions sessions, and university-wide opportunities to build the Experience WesternU schedule that best matches your interests.Session offerings vary by academic program and may have limited capacity.