Earn Your DNP in Nursing Administration & Leadership

Answer your calling to impact lives and cultivate cultural change in the world of nursing. Regent’s Doctor in Nursing Practice in Nursing Administration & Leadership (non-licensure) prepares registered nurses on administrative and leadership levels to educate others and facilitate holistic strategies for healthcare.

• Gain tools for managing nursing teams.
• Analyze and apply research about nursing practice and healthcare systems.
• Apply evidence-based, advanced clinical decision-making.

Fill out the form on this page to learn more about how Regent University can help you achieve your goals.

Locations: Online
Total Credit Hours: 30
Next Session Start: August 25, 2025

  • Healthcare Executive/Chief Nursing Officer
  • Residential/Private Practice Program Leader
  • Community/Public Health Nursing Leader
  • Evidence-Based Practice Research Leader
  • Clinical or Academic Nursing Educator
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Unlock Your Leadership Potential

If you’re ready to reach for personal excellence, advance in your career, and change lives for the better, our exceptional top-ranked degree programs—offered online and on campus in Virginia Beach—can help you:

Sharpen Your Skills

Gain the critical skills and discipline-specific training employers seek.

Expand Your Opportunities

Earn the essential credentials that help you advance in your career field.

Deepen Your Faith

Learn biblical principles and values that anchor you as a Christian leader.

Increase Your Impact

Get equipped to influence your field and shape culture and communities.

Degree Finder

Discover the degree program that aligns with your interests, career goals, and calling.

Ranked Among Top National Universities

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# 15

Best Nursing Schools in Virginia

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# 3

Ranking in The 10 Best Nursing Schools in Hampton Roads

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# 1

Best Online Christian College in America

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Experience the Regent Difference

Regent is here to help you navigate your educational journey, focusing on faith, community, skills employers seek, and real-world experience.

Scholarships

Access a financial aid package customized for your situation, including scholarships to help pay for college.
  • 80% of Regent students receive financial aid
  • Nearly $24 million in institutional scholarships and aid provided in 2023-24
  • Our Financial Aid team assists you in planning how to pay for college, creating aid packages tailored to your needs

Online Classes

Nearly 75% of our military students complete their coursework entirely online. Our flexible online options enable you to earn your degree around your family, work, and life commitments.
  • Customizable degrees in today’s most in-demand fields
  • Convenient 8- and 15-week course sessions
  • Generous transfer policy—up to 90 credit hours!

Military Support

Regent is proud to support the military with discounts and awards, flexible class sessions, and one-on-one assistance to help you succeed in your degree program.
  • Active-duty tuition assistance and military benefits counseling
  • VA educational benefits for service members and their spouses and dependents
  • Academic advising and tutoring
  • Free career coaching and employment services
  • Dedicated Green Zone campus supporting military and veteran students

*Admission requirements vary by program. "GI Bill®" is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Hear From Our Students

For 48 years, Regent has prepared 40,000 alumni to succeed in their careers and make a positive difference in the world. You, too, will be challenged to excel both in mind and spirit—to reach for personal excellence and change lives for the better.
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Kandi Puder

RN to B.S. in Nursing, 2020

"Pat Robertson had a dream, and when you set foot on campus, you see what God has done."

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Ellyn Jett

B.A. in Communication Studies, 2020

"With 30+ years of nursing experience, I saw myself as a leader, but I felt this nudging from God to go back to school. I’ve discovered my new calling: to serve as a life coach."

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Julia DuBree

RN to B.S. in Nursing, 2018

"I chose to go back to school to help advance my career. I’ve used the knowledge, skills and abilities I’ve learned at Regent extensively. When I saw Regent’s motto, Christian Leadership to Change the World, I knew this was for me."