Post-MSN to DNP Nursing Program

Program description

The College of Nursing offers a post-master's to Doctor of Nursing Practice program for nurses already holding a master鈥檚 degree in nursing with specialization in an advanced practice nursing role, nursing administration/ or nursing leadership, or health care policy.

Program Highlights

  • The post-master鈥檚 Doctor of Nursing Practice degree requires 30 credit hours of course work
  • Advanced level residency coursework to allow you to practice at the highest level
  • Personalized program plan to fit your need
  • Advisor who works closely with you throughout your program
  • Offers a variety of in person, hybrid and online courses
  • DNP and PhD prepared faculty to guide you through your DNP scholarly project

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DNP Coursework 鈥� 30 credits

DNP Courses 鈥� 30 Credits

Quality & Patient Safety in Health Care -OR-
Quality Improvement Science in Health Care

Health Care Informatics, Technology and Professional Issues

Health Care Policy -OR-
Professional Issues in APN/DNP Practice

Translational Research

Epidemiology

Outcomes Management

Applied Statistics for Health Sciences

DNP Project 1 - Proposal & Residency

DNP Project 2 - Implementation & Residency

DNP Project 3 - Evaluation, Dissemination & Residency 

 

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Application Deadline: Rolling Admission


 

Requirements also include:

  • Official transcripts from all current and previous colleges/universities.
  • Three completed recommendation forms prepared by previous or present employers and teachers familiar with graduate education in nursing.
  • A resume and written statement of professional goals, including reasons for pursuing graduate study.
  • International applicants only: TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency.
  • For post-master's DNP applicants only: Evidence of certification in a specialty, if applicable.
  • All applicants must be registered in the United States as a professional nurse. Graduates of nursing schools in foreign countries must successfully complete the certification program administered by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools and must be licensed in Wisconsin.

For a comprehensive listing of merit-based aid (graduate assistantships/fellowships) please visit the financial aid webpage. U.S. citizens and permanent residents may be eligible to apply for need-based federal aid(loans) to help fund their educational expenses as well.


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Program Contact

Taylor Rose Pamperin, M.Ed.

Graduate Student Success Advisor

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