PhD in Nursing Practice (PhD)

Tuition is Tuition for the DNP programme is $875 per credit hour for the CRNA track..

This programme is designed for registered nurses with a BSN who seek advanced clinical practice and leadership roles. It offers two distinct tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Students engage in hybrid learning combining online and on-campus instruction. The curriculum emphasizes systems leadership, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement in healthcare settings.

Focus areas include Family Nurse Practitioner, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Systems Leadership, Evidence-Based Practice, Quality Improvement, Policy and Advocacy.

The DNP programme requires 71 credits for the Family Nurse Practitioner track and 87 credits for the Nurse Anesthesia track. Coursework includes advanced pharmacology, anesthesia principles, and theoretical foundations of nursing practice, with clinical components integrated throughout.

Graduates work as family nurse practitioners in outpatient primary care settings or as certified registered nurse anesthetists in hospitals, trauma centers, delivery rooms, and other healthcare facilities.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with official transcripts and a current RN license. Additional documents include a resume and letters of recommendation.

The programme totals about 87 credit hours. Hybrid format with on-campus and online instruction; full-time study; typically 36 months for the CRNA track. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 95% of applicants.

Marian University grew from the vision of the Sisters of St. Francis of Oldenburg, Indiana, and continues a Catholic Franciscan mission focused on preparing transformative leaders for service. It is the nation’s first Franciscan research university and Indianapolis’ only Catholic university. Students can choose from more than 40 degree options, ranging from two-year associate programs and bachelor’s degrees to graduate study and medical school.

Academic areas include arts and sciences, business, education, engineering, community and health science, nursing, and osteopathic medicine. Students take the lead in research projects that address real-world challenges, with faculty guidance across science laboratories and community initiatives. Learning also extends through local and global service opportunities, leadership development, and preparation for careers in research, industry, and other professional fields.

The main campus is in Indianapolis, ten minutes from downtown, with classrooms, residence halls, athletic fields, and the Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences. Marian also operates a Plymouth location in northern Indiana and offers flexible online programs. International students should know that Franciscan values are presented as open to students of all faiths, creeds, and beliefs. The university combines academic study with service, personal development, and community participation.