Highlights of the DNP in Systems Leadership and Innovation
In this track, you will:
- Be prepared for a variety of healthcare leadership roles.
- Learn and apply human-environmental-systems factors in leadership and innovation.
- Develop skills and networks in health care transformation, innovation and effective leadership.
- Have opportunities for interdisciplinary learning and networking and preparation for several available board certifications.
Take Your Next Step
Application open:
September-December 1
online delivery
2-4 year
timeframe
networking opportunities
Your Systems Leadership and Innovation 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. The tuition is the same for in-state and out-of-state students.
We Arrange Your Practicuum
Our clinical placement specialist arranges practicum placements (in-person or virtual) based on your interests and goals, offering diverse leadership, policy, and networking experiences at local, state, and national levels.
Share Your Scholarly Excellence
Your scholarly experience includes informatics and system innovation, addressing care gaps in access, service, and policy, and developing programs and systems through shared governance, quality improvement, and service evaluation.
We Support Career Advancement
We foster hands-on learning, immediate coaching, community building, and lasting professional support. Our career support includes networking with nurse leaders and preparation for leadership roles in various health systems. and nationwide impact.
Advanced Practice Certificates
You can complete the Global Health Certificate Program or the Healthcare/Nurse Educator Certificate Program which complements the curriculum and sets you up for success.
Advance Practice Badger Nurses in Action
Beyond the Bedside
Joshua Ernst ’14, DNP’24, is impacting nursing through innovative leadership.
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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