PhD in Nursing Practice (PhD)

Tuition is Tuition charges listed are for planning purposes only and are subject to change. For more information, contact the Bellin College Bursar at (920) 433-6640.; admissions are rolling.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Bellin College is offered in hybrid and online formats to support working professionals. It builds on prior nursing education with a focus on clinical leadership, quality improvement, and research translation. Students complete a DNP project that improves patient or population outcomes. The program includes a gap analysis to determine individualized credit and clinical hour requirements.

Focus areas include Organizational and systems leadership, Quality improvement processes, Population health, Translation of research to practice, Clinical scholarship, Health system transformation.

The program requires a minimum of 27 credits, with additional credits determined by a gap analysis. Students complete coursework, a DNP project, and clinical hours, with the total clinical requirement being at least 1040 hours.

Graduates enter advanced clinical leadership roles focused on improving patient outcomes and transforming healthcare systems.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's or master's degree in nursing. A minimum GPA and official transcripts are required. The program does not require the GRE. Additional documentation may be needed based on the applicant's background.

The programme totals about 27 credit hours. Hybrid (BSN-DNP) and online (MSN-DNP); part-time and full-time options available; program duration varies based on entry point and course load. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 100% of applicants.

Healthcare education has shaped Bellin College since its founding in 1909. The nonprofit college focuses on health sciences, with programs spanning undergraduate nursing, nursing assistance, diagnostic medical sonography, radiation therapy, radiologic sciences and surgical assisting. Graduate options include nursing programs, the Doctor of Nursing Practice, physical therapy degrees, an orthopaedic and manual physical therapy fellowship, and post-graduate certificates.

Students prepare for professional practice through classroom, laboratory and clinical settings. Faculty support critical thinking and introduce students to current healthcare innovations. Clinical learning forms part of several programs. Nursing assistant students, for example, complete hands-on clinical experience in a hospital or nursing home setting and may become eligible for the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Competency Examination. The college also offers a Healthcare Academy and CASTLE, a center providing academic coaching, writing help and career development support such as resume and interview assistance.

Bellin College operates on the Resch Campus on Eaton Road and the Van Asten Campus on Development Drive in Green Bay. Student resources include advising, accommodation services, information technology services, mental health and wellness resources, student support services, organizations and clubs. Admissions staff work with undergraduate, graduate nursing and graduate physical therapy applicants. International students should note that the academic offering is concentrated in healthcare and that many programs combine academic study with practical clinical preparation. Graduates are prepared to contribute to their professions, communities and society, with opportunities to continue learning and develop as healthcare leaders.