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Integrative Health and Healing DNP

In 2021, DNP Alumni Anderson and Voss led the development of a website to empower patients post-treatment.

Family Nurse Practitioner DNP

DNP graduate May Hang chairs the HNA National Conference, aimed at supporting self-healing, increasing Hmong nurse resilience and bridging gaps in cultural practices.

Nurse Midwifery DNP

Jessica Thienes, DNP ‘18, works as a nurse midwife at the Gallup Indian Medical Center in New Mexico where she builds relationships with her patients to provide personalized care.

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Psychiatric/Mental Health DNP

Blessing Azonwu earns prestigious academic excellence honor for her DNP project focused upon promoting mental health among immigrant families.

Nursing Informatics DNP

The program’s hybrid design allowed Lex Hokanson to experience practicum projects with health partners all from his home in Rochester.

Co-Created Learning Experiences

The University of Minnesota’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program is structured for your success. We deeply listen to our students to co-create learning experiences that meet your personal and professional needs.

Strong faculty, advisor and alumni support

You will feel supported here. The School of Nursing’s Office of Student and Career Advancement Services provides guidance to nursing students as they pursue growth in their career. Graduates join a robust alumni network of more than 1,200 DNP graduates and nearly 15,000 nursing alumni.

Hybrid-by-design program maximizes flexibility

Since the inception of the University of Minnesota DNP program, hybrid learning has allowed our students to maintain balance while gaining the hands-on experience necessary to enrich their practice and advance their career. 

Worry-free and relevant practicum placements

Our academic staff take the worry out of clinical placements while our faculty work with you to identify a practicum experience with a trusted preceptor who meets your needs. The University maintains strong relationships with 500+ health systems sites and providers in 18 states across the country.

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When can I apply?

Applications for the DNP Nurse Anesthesia specialty is available starting June 1  with an application deadline of August 1.

Applications for all other DNP specialties and Post-Master's option is available starting August 8, 2024  with an early decision review December 2, 2024. 
Applications verified after December 2 are reviewed on a rolling basis

Post-Masters DNP in Health Innovation and Leadership 

Maria Raines pursued her Post-Masters DNP degree in the midst of opening one of the nation’s first dedicated COVID-19 hospitals

Nurse Anesthesia DNP

Kirk Butler addresses challenges facing returning veterans, such as chronic pain and mental health conditions, through clinical work and healthcare policy advocacy.

Health Innovation and Leadership 

Kasey Bellegarde helped develop the Climate Action Guide for Nurses, a resource with evidence-based, high impact solutions for nurses to mobilize decarbonization.

Adult Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialist DNP

As a CNS, Zach Taylor enjoys working with patients, and engaging in quality and process improvement, project management, and leadership

Lead at the highest level of nursing with your DNP degree

Want to transform your career and the health care system but don’t have the tools to do so? Become a full-practice provider 
and an innovative systems leader with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Minnesota.