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 the choice of Nurse Practitioner (NP) specializations in the areas of Adult Gerontology Acute Care, Family Practice, and Psychiatric/Mental Health as well as the DNP advanced curriculum. The postmaster program provides the students who are already licensed and practicing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and board certified in a specialization, opportunities to advance their knowledge in multiple areas including healthcare systems, health policy, leadership, doctoral level pharmacology and pathophysiology, and evidence-based practice.
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.
Postbaccalaureate to Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP)
An AG-ACNP acts as an expert practitioner, educator, consultant and role model in various hospitals and specialty clinics. Most AG-ACNPs practice in the inpatient setting typically in intensive care units, emergency/trauma or acute care units. Their typical workday requires them to focus on disease prevention, and acute care management of adult patients.
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
Post Master's to Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP)
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Post-Master program at Wichita State provides students who are already licensed as APRNs the opportunity to advance their knowledge in multiple areas including healthcare systems, policy/politics, and evidence-based practice. Full and part-time options allow for flexibility for working APRNs to complete a clinically focused doctorate.
APRN-Clinical Practice Leadership 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 Nurse Executive-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 administration, executive positions, and leadership roles in diverse health care settings. This coursework allows you to earn both a MSN from the WSU School of Nursing and a Healthcare Leadership Certificate from the WSU School of Public Health.
Nurse Executive- Leadership and Administration — Master's (Online only)