Graduate Nursing Programs
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) has two program entry points, postbaccalaureate or postmaster. The postbaccalaureate program offers Nurse Practitioner (NP) specializations in the areas of Adult Gerontology Acute Care, Family, and Psychiatric/Mental Health as well as the DNP advanced curriculum. The postmaster program provides the students who are already nationally certified in a specialization, opportunities to advance their knowledge in multiple areas including healthcare systems, policy/politics, and evidence-based practice. Admission into the DNP programs requires all students to declare an individual/family focus in one of these specialization areas. Course curriculum requirements are determined by chosen specialization.
DNP Postbaccalaureate program DNP Post-Master program
Attention Prospective Student Applicant
Before admission to the nursing program, we encourage you to visit the Kansas State Board of Nursing Practice Act (KS-NPA) website to download and review the Kansas Nurse Practice Act statute status 65-1120 on page 223.
DNP - Postbaccalaureate Specializations
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
An AGACNP acts as an expert practitioner, educator, consultant and role model in various hospitals and specialty clinics. Their typical workday requires them to evaluate medication with patients as well as assess and educate patients on improving health and lifestyle.
The Doctor of Nursing (DNP) Practice Postbaccalaureate degree program at Wichita State offers nurse practitioner specializations in the areas of Adult Gerontology / Acute Care, Family, or Psychiatric / Mental Health as well as the DNP advanced curriculum.
Adult / Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner — Postbaccalaureate
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
FNPs have a unique role in managing a range of health problems and care across a patient's lifespan. They provide skillful physical examinations, diagnosis, treatment, education, counseling, and healthy lifestyle promotion. These practitioners work in a range of health care settings, which include areas in primary care, specialty clinics, emergency and correctional departments, educational institutions, long term care, health and wellness and rural health facilities.
The Doctor of Nursing (DNP) Practice Postbaccalaureate degree program at Wichita State offers nurse practitioner specializations in the areas of Adult Gerontology/Acute Care, Family, or Psychiatric / Mental Health as well as the DNP advanced curriculum.
Family Nurse Practitioner — Postbaccalaureate
Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
A PMHNP provides assessment, management, diagnosis, and treatment to patients with psychiatric disorders and mental health problems. These practitioners can be found working in mental health centers, psychiatric offices, hospitals and long-term care.
The Doctor of Nursing (DNP) Practice Postbaccalaureate degree program at Wichita State offers nurse practitioner specializations in the areas of Adult Gerontology/Acute Care, Family, or Psychiatric / Mental Health as well as the DNP advanced curriculum.
Psychiatric / Mental Health Nurse Practitioner — Postbaccalaureate
DNP - Post-Master Specialization
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Post-Master program at Wichita State provides students who are already nationally certified in a specialization opportunity to advance their knowledge in multiple areas including healthcare systems, policy/politics, and evidence-based practice.
Individual / Family Focus — Post-Master (Online only)
Master of Science in Nursing
The School of Nursing also offers a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in two concentrations: Nursing Education and Nursing Leadership and Administration. Admission details and requirements for the MSN program can be found here:
Master of Science in Nursing program
MSN - Concentrations
Take your nursing career to the next level with a Master of Science in nursing (MSN) from Wichita State University. This full- or part-time online program builds on your professional experience, to help you become a qualified nursing educator.
Nursing Education — Master's (Online only)
Take your nursing career to the next level with a Master of Science in nursing (MSN) from Wichita State University. This full- or part-time program builds on your professional experience, to prepare you for a leadership role in diverse health care settings.
Nursing Leadership and Administration — Master's