Why Choose a DNP in Acute Care?
- The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care DNP program focuses on adult and older adult patients with complex acute, and acute on chronic illness, as well as surgery and specialty care management.
- Our students achieve a 100% certification pass rate.
- Students are prepared to lead in hospitals, ICUs, emergency rooms, urgent care centers, surgery, and specialty care.
Take Your Next Step
hybrid delivery
2-4 year
timeframe
100% certification pass rate
Your Acute Care DNP Experience
A Flexible, Hybrid Program
We use a hybrid format, combining asynchronous, online content with in-person sessions once or twice monthly. When in person, take advantage of high-tech simulation experiences in Signe Skott Cooper Hall.
We Arrange Clinical Placements
We have clinical placements in nationally ranked, level one academic trauma centers, as well as acute and critical care hospitals. Our placement specialist and population lead work with you on placement.
Share Your Scholarly Excellence
Acute-care-driven scholarly projects enhance and improve the care of your chosen patient population and interest.
We Support Career Advancement
We foster hands-on learning, immediate coaching, community building, and lasting professional support.
Advanced Practice Certificates
Expand your practice with the Capstone Certificate at the UW–Madison School of Nursing. This program enhances your scope of practice, enabling you to provide comprehensive care to adults and older adults.
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 Stories
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.
- More Stories
Contact Us
Patrick Stevens
Position title: Admissions and Recruitment Director
Email:
patrick.stevens
Address:
1167 Signe Skott Cooper Hall
Lynaye Stone
Position title: Graduate Advising Manager
Email:
lstone5
Address:
1130 Signe Skott Cooper Hall