School of Nursing
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This is where we love what we do, and who we do it for.

Pediatric Primary Care DNP

Highlights of the DNP in Pediatric Primary Care

In this track, you will:

  • Focus on patient care from birth to 21 years old in settings like primary care, specialty care, and school-based health care.
  • Have the opportunity to apply for the UW–Madison LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities and Related Disabilities) Fellowship, focusing on leadership education in neurodevelopmental and related disabilities.
  • Gain a nurse practitioner certification & licensure and leadership skills.

Take Your Next Step

Application open:
September-December 1

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hybrid delivery

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2-4 year
timeframe

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100% certification pass rate

Your Pediatric Primary Care DNP Experience

A Flexible, Hybrid Program

We combine asynchronous, online content with in-person sessions 1-2 times monthly (on average). When in person, take advantage of high-tech simulation experiences in Signe Skott Cooper Hall.

During the Science Expedition, kids listen to heart sounds on a manikin and follow instructions of DNP faculty.

We Arrange Clinical Placements

Our clinical placement team will organize clinical experience opportunities at multiple locations across the state, including urban and rural primary care, specialty care, and children’s hospitals.

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Share Your Scholarly Excellence

Most of our Pediatric Primary Care students graduate with at least one published journal article. Pediatric primary care scholarly projects enhance and improve the care of your chosen patient population and interest.

Sophia Saucedo presents her scholarly project on "Improving Clinician Adherence to Diabetes Guidelines in Pregnancy: A Quality Improvement Project"

We Support Career Advancement

We foster hands-on learning, immediate coaching, community building, and lasting professional support. You can even apply for the UW-Madison LEND Fellowship.

DNP student gather at a graduate student career fair to learn more about advancement opportunities.

Advanced Practice Certificates

You can complete additional certification programs which complement the curriculum and set you up for success.

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Choose Your Program Plan

Post-BSN

Post-MSN

Advance Practice Badger Nurses in Action

Rachel Stanek, DNP’23, RN, shares her experience with the UW–Madison DNP program, highlighting expert faculty, flexible hybrid format, and personalized learning. She emphasizes questioning health care practices, faculty support, tailored experiences, program flexibility, and community.

Student & Alumni Stories

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Graduate Admissions

Email: admissions@nursing.wisc.edu

Address:
Suite 1100 Signe Skott Cooper Hall