School of Nursing
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This is where individual initiative makes collective impact.

Population Health DNP

Highlights of the DNP Population Health Track

In this track, you will:

  • Focus on providing the bridge between epidemiological data with the community’s lived experience of illness and health.
  • You will conduct population and community assessments to understand and design systems-level programs.
  • Learn ways to strengthen community resilience to weather the impacts that environmental and planetary climate threats pose.
  • Have opportunities to connect with national experts, to experience health care globally, and to engage in policy at local, state, and federal levels.

Take Your Next Step

Application open:
September-December 1

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online delivery

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2-4 year
timeframe

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networking opportunities

Your Population Health DNP Experience

An Online Program

All your coursework is completed asynchronously online. You can engage in synchronous office hours or live discussions with faculty and peers several times each semester.

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Choose Your Practicuum Experiences

You have the flexibility to choose your practicum experiences. You can collaborate with national, state, and local health organizations on population health initiatives, engage community partners, and gain global health experiences.

Share Your Scholarly Excellence

Your scholarly experience includes literature review, interviews, & policy responses. You will have opportunities to work with programs bridging health care in communities and integrate holistic nursing practices for sustainable solutions.

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We Support Career Advancement

We foster hands-on learning, immediate coaching, community building, and lasting professional support. Our experienced faculty provide tailored mentorship with diverse, real-world experiences.

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Advanced Practice Certificates

You have the opportunity to complete certificate programs which complement the curriculum and set you up to succeed in your career.

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Choose Your Program Plan

Post-BSN

Post-MSN

Advance Practice Badger Nurses in Action

Ashley Smith, RN, shares how the UW–Madison DNP program helped her become a change agent in nursing. The program’s flexible online learning, personalized faculty support, and unique clinical placements equipped her to lead and innovate in healthcare. She values nurse leadership, peer collaboration, and the strong community within her cohort, highlighting the cutting-edge curriculum for real-world success.

Student & Alumni Stories

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