Distance Learning and Online Learning Programs

The Duke University School of Nursing was one of the first schools of nursing to offer online programs that award masters degrees or post master's certificates for nurses who already hold a master's degree.

In addition to the master's specialty programs, Duke's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program has been designed to accommodate distance-based learners, as well as, working advanced practice nurses.

Courses that are delivered either online or distance-based are defined as:

Distance-based: Majority of content is delivered via distance technology. Students come to campus once or twice during the semester. The distance format is typical of specialty courses.
Online: Students do not come to campus. All MSN core courses are offered online at least one semester per year.

Students interested in any of our online nurse practitioner programs should expect to complete their clinical experiences within the Duke Health System or at a site in North Carolina.

Occasionally, it may be possible to arrange an out of state clinical experience and residency, particularly in states surrounding North Carolina. These placements depend upon preceptor availability, appropriate licensure, and clinical site contracts and specialty director approval. Specialty directors admitting out-of-state students are responsible for oversight of out-of-state clinical experiences and for coordinating student site visits.

Distance Based and Online Programs

Master's/Post-Master's Certificate

Doctor of Nursing Practice