Graduate Degree Programs

Creighton University School of Nursing offers a Master of Science degree with a major in nursing dedicated to preparing nurses with advanced knowledge and skills to respond to challenges in the health care system and assume leadership in managing quality, cost-effective care.

Creighton University School of Nursing is the first in the state to offer the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree, the highest level of preparation for clinical practice.  Noted for innovative programs that keep pace with the ever-changing field of nursing, Creighton has earned a national reputation for providing excellence in nursing education and commitment to service.  With less than 100 nursing schools offering the DNP degree, Creighton is among the universities setting the standard.  The DNP is designed for nurses seeking a terminal degree in nursing practice, and offers an alternative to research-focused doctoral programs.  The DNP is a professional doctorate, such as a doctor of pharmacy, doctor of physical therapy or doctor of medicine.