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DNP Program At-a-Glance
Application deadline
Domestic: January 15, 2009
Military: October 1, 2008
International: November 1, 2008
Applications available September 2008 -
January 2009
Length of program Minimum 1 year (Post-Master's); Minimum 3 years (Post-Baccalaureate)
Degree awarded Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Part-time study available? Yes
Distance learning available? Varies by specialty

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares you for a tripartite role in advanced practice nursing, leadership, and practice inquiry.

Advanced Practice nursing qualifies you to apply for national certification in a selected specialty. Post-masters DNP students who do not seek additional certification focus on integrating practice inquiry and leadership into practice.

Leadership encompasses organizations/systems, information technology, policy, professional identity, and skills in leadership and inter-professional collaboration within a social justice context.

Practice Inquiry focuses on critically appraising and translating evidence into practice.

DNP graduates provide leadership in multiple areas, including quality improvement and systems management. They are competent, reflective clinicians within their area of advanced practice nursing.


Specialty Options within the DNP Program
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Advanced Practice Community Health Systems Nursing
Advanced Practice Community Health Systems Nursing (APCHSN)
Current enhanced concentrations offered in communities for:
  • Cross Cultural and Global Health
  • Healthy Aging
  • Occupational and Environmental Health (MN and DNP option)
  • Rural Health
  • Communities for Youth
  • Build Your Own Program
Nurse Practitioner (NP) & Certified Nurse Midwife
Post-Master's Not Seeking a New Specialty

Post-Master's students who are not seeking a new specialty can create an individualized program of study around your specific goals.

Core coursework in Advanced Practice, Leadership, and Practice Inquiry will provide a framework for your program of study.

Graduate coursework will be assessed during development of program of study for inclusion in the DNP program of study.



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    Phone: 206-543-8736 or 1-800-759-NURS
    E-mail: sonas at u dot washington dot edu