The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and the post-graduate APRN certificate program at Duquesne University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Every patient deserves the best care you can deliver.
Socioeconomics, race and geographic location should never affect the level of care patients receive. Just like you and all Chi Eta Phi members, we at Duquesne University believe deeply in social justice and delivering the highest quality of care to every patient.
No matter where you are in your nursing career, there’s always more to learn. That’s why Duquesne offers a suite of online graduate nursing programs — each designed to help you advance as a caregiver and a leader. We offer you a unique educational experience at every level — one that takes advantage of new technologies to enrich clinical and online learning. We’ve led the way in nursing education for more than 80 years, now let us lead you into the next phase of your nursing career.
Chi Eta Phi Tuition Discount Program
The mission of the Chi Eta Phi is to encourage the pursuit of continuing education, develop working relationships with other professional groups, and identify core nursing leaders who affect social changes at all levels. Your work is essential for ensuring the health of our communities, and we want to support you in furthering your nursing education by offering a 30% tuition discount on our online graduate nursing programs at Duquesne University. You must be a registered nurse, a member of Chi Eta Phi for at least one full calendar year, and enroll as a full-time or part-time graduate student in order to qualify.
100% online coursework
3 start dates per year for most programs
No GRE required
Tuition discounts available
Find the program that’s right for you.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Tracks
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Family (Individual Across the Lifespan) Nurse Practitioner
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Executive Nurse Leadership and Health Care Management
- Forensic Nursing
- Nursing Education and Faculty Role
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Tracks
- Clinical Leadership
- Executive Nurse Leadership and Health Care Management
(Post-Bachelor’s) - Executive Nurse Leadership and Health Care Management
(Post-Master’s)
Post-Master’s Certificate Programs
- Executive Nurse Leadership and Health Care Management
- Family (Individual Across the Lifespan) Nurse Practitioner
- Forensic Nursing
- Nursing Education and Faculty Role
- *Coming Fall 2021 – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- *Coming Fall 2021 – Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Why choose Duquesne for your online graduate nursing degree?
Our students choose Duquesne for many reasons, including our reputation as a leader in nursing education, the support we offer and the long-term relationships they are able to create with our expert faculty. Our graduate nursing programs are CCNE-accredited* and our School of Nursing has been recognized as a Center of Excellence in Nursing by the National League for Nursing (NLN).
*The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and the post-graduate APRN certificate program at Duquesne University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
U.S. News & World Report 2020 ranks Duquesne University:
- No. 45 in the nation for “Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs”
- No. 57 “Best Nursing Schools: Doctor of Nursing Practice”
- No. 51 in “Best Value Schools”
As a member of Chi Eta Phi pursuing your graduate education at Duquesne University, you’ll experience a high level of student support.
- New student orientation programs
- Specialized academic advising
- Research support from the Center for Research for Underserved and Vulnerable Populations
- Technical support for Blackboard from Computing and Technology Services
- Online writing support from the Writing Center
- Extensive health care resources and assistance via the online Gumberg Library
We’ve spent the past 80 years serving as a pioneer in nursing education.
Duquesne University’s online graduate nursing programs are designed to help you achieve the clinical and leadership skills needed to care for patients across all health care settings. Compassion and service are at the core of our nursing curriculum and remain a critical component in our approach to education. No matter where you are in your career, we have the experience and support to ensure you grow as a person, care provider and nursing leader.
- Established one of the first forensic nursing programs in the country.
- First university in the nation to offer an online PhD in Nursing.
- First university in Pennsylvania to grant a BSN degree.
*Tuition discount offerings are subject to change at any time.