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Earn your degree in Houston’s top-ranked Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, according toU.S. News and World Report. Our practice doctorate prepares clinical scholars for leadership and innovative, evidence-based patient care in nursing and health care delivery.

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(Post-master's Entry)

Our part-time post-master's Doctor of Nursing Practice tracks are designed for nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists as well as students interested in leadership and informatics.

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Nurse Practitioner

Nurse practitioners of all types are in high demand throughout Texas and the nation. Our flexible BSN-to-DNP option is designed for working nurses and offers four specialized tracks.

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Nurse Anesthesia

We offer one of the nation’s top-ranked BSN to DNP Nurse Anesthesia tracks, which prepares graduates to manage the anesthesia needs of patients of all ages.

Outstanding Faculty

The expertise of ourfaculty mentorsmakes us one of the most respected DNP programs in Texas. Through engaging online courses and one-on-one advising, our faculty draw from their years of experience working as nurse practitioners so you can learn firsthand the skills and knowledge to succeed as a health care provider or nursing leader.

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Affordable Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree

At Cizik School of Nursing, we offer one of themost affordable DNP programs in Texas. We also offer both academic and need-basedscholarshipsfor Doctor of Nursing Practice students to help with tuition and education costs.

Unmatched Clinical Experiences

Cizik School of Nursing DNP students may enjoyrich clinical opportunitiesin the Texas Medical Center - the largest medical center in the world - or in high-quality clinical settings anywhere in Texas. Your portfolio will include a major DNP project, comprehensive case studies, and examples of scholarly work.

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Meet our DNP Directors

Kathleen L. Siders、DNP RN, FNP-C,ndLatarsha S. Cheatham, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, are experienced Family Nurse Practitioners who maintain active practice while leading Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston’s Doctor of Nursing Practice Program.

Get Started toward Your Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree

Take the next step on your health care journey at Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston and earn a DNP degree from a program that is nationally renowned for excellence. We are here to answer your questions and help you get started on your DNP degree program.

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Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree in nursing, master’s degree in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. The baccalaureate program is approved by the Texas Board of Nursing.http://www.bon.state.tx.us/

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