Highlights of the DNP Primary Care Track
In this track, you will:
- Focus on holistic patient-centered care for individuals from age 13 through the lifespan.
- Learn about health promotion, disease prevention, and the diagnosis & treatment of acute and chronic conditions.
- Develop clinical expertise to step into a high-demand role and directly improve patient outcomes in urban and rural healthcare systems.
- Cultivate leadership capabilities essential to advocate for patients, drive positive change, and shape the future of healthcare in diverse internal medicine and specialty settings.
Take Your Next Step
Application open:
September-December 1
hybrid delivery
2-4 year
timeframe
100% certification pass rate
Your Adult-Gerontology Primary Care DNP Experience
A Flexible, Hybrid Program
We combine asynchronous, online content with in-person sessions 1-2 times monthly (1 course meets weekly for 1 semester). When in person, take advantage of high-tech simulation experiences and state-of-the-art resources in Cooper Hall.
We Arrange Clinical Placements
Our clinical placement specialist works with our faculty to arrange in diverse settings, including academic and national healthcare systems, college health clinics, correctional facilities, long-term care, community health, urgent care, and homecare.
Share Your Scholarly Excellence
You will have access to primary care practice leaders and have opportunities to identify areas requiring change in primary care. Your scholarly project experience includes podium presentation and manuscript writing.
We Support Career Advancement
We foster hands-on learning, immediate coaching, community building, and lasting professional support. Our faculty experts provide tailored mentorship with diverse, real-world experiences.
Additional Learning Opportunities
Expand your practice with the certificates at the UW–Madison School of Nursing. These certificates complement the curriculum and sets you up to succeed in a your career.
Advance Practice Badger Nurses in Action
Brenda Coupar, DNP’18, RN, shares her inspiring journey. From her time as an Army combat lifesaver to becoming a Badger nurse, Brenda highlights how UW–Madison provided her with the tools and confidence to drive change in health care.
Student & Alumni Stories
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.
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