Advance in Nursing Practice
The UW–Madison School of Nursing believes in empowering nurses to lead and innovate. Our Doctor of Nursing Practice program provides the education and resources you need to excel in advanced practice nursing.
Whether you’re interested in leadership, advocacy, or education, our program will help you achieve your goals and make a lasting impact on the health care system.
100%
of clinical placements arranged for you
100%
APRN certification pass rates
#1
DNP program in Wisconsin
Why We Stand Out
Flexible Program
Designed for adults with busy schedules, our DNP programs can be completed in 2-4 years.
Personalized Mentorship & Professional Support
Our experienced faculty provide tailored mentorship with diverse, real-world experiences. We foster community building and lasting professional support.
Global Health
Explore the world while earning clinical practicuum experience and providing care in underserved villages in Belize.
DNP Graduates in Action
Michael Matye: Leading to Serve Patients’ Best Interests
From the start of his nursing career, Michael Matye, DNP’22, RN, was passionate about mental health care, and he knew our DNP program would give him what he needed to succeed.
The Local to Global Ripple Effects of Planetary Health
Ashley Smith, MSN, RN, PHN, is using the DNP in population health to create positive change for her community and the planet.
Transforming the delivery of mental health care for those who need it most
Dr. Gina Bryan was recently featured in the Wisconsin State Journal, discussing her work as a clinical professor and psychiatric-mental health certificate coordinator at the School of Nursing.
UW–Madison School of Nursing on Buzzed Into Madison
Buzzed Into Madison on News 3 Now featured our advanced degrees which prepare nurses to shape the future of healthcare.
Beyond the Bedside
Joshua Ernst ’14, DNP’24, is impacting nursing through innovative leadership.
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