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Meet Our DNP Students and Alumni
Nurse Midwifery
After years of delivering care in crisis zones with Doctors Without Borders, Anna Freeman is pursuing a DNP to directly impact maternal health worldwide.
Family Nurse Practitioner
DNP graduate May Hang chairs the HNA National Conference, aimed at supporting self-healing, increasing Hmong nurse resilience and bridging gaps in cultural practices.
Health Innovation & Leadership
Quinn’s journey from patient care to public service demonstrates how nursing skills translate into effective community leadership.
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Psychiatric/Mental Health
Blessing Azonwu earns prestigious academic excellence honor for her DNP project focused upon promoting mental health among immigrant families.
Nursing Informatics
The program’s hybrid design allowed Lex Hokanson to experience practicum projects with health partners all from his home in Rochester.
Top-Ranked
Education
Gain from the resources of a top research university and a strong national alumni network
Innovative
Curriculum
Flourish in an innovative, whole-health-focused curriculum built on interprofessional collaboration
Institution-Arranged Clinicals
Stay focused on your studies while our dedicated team secures your practicum placements with trusted preceptors
Renowned
Faculty
Learn and be mentored by renowned faculty leading innovation in practice, research, and policy
The University of Minnesota DNP Advantage:
Adult Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Adult Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialist
Health Innovation and Leadership
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care
Psychiatric/ Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Areas of Specialization
DNP students can choose from these 12 specialty areas:
When can I apply?
Applications for the DNP Nurse Anesthesia specialty is available starting May 19 with an application deadline of July 20. Application verified by Nursing CAS deadline: August 1.
Applications for all other DNP specialties and Post-Master's option is available starting August 8, 2025 with an early decision review December 2, 2025. Applications verified after December 2 are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Emily Carroll launched the Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) clinic, saving lives, narrowing cultural disparities, and expanding medical services among underinsured patients.
Women's Health/Gender-Related
Nurse Practitioner
Mattie Ellenson, named Emerging Rural Health Leader, brings specialized women's health care to rural Minnesota.
Skills Lab Teaching Assistant
Elena Bueltel is one of many DNP students who serve as a Teaching Assistant during the semester to earn tuition remission.
As a CNS, Zach Taylor enjoys working with patients, and engaging in quality and process improvement, project management, and leadership
Join a Top-Ranked DNP Built Around Your Success
Advance your career and shape the future of health care with the University of Minnesota’s
Top-Ranked Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program.
