Nursing: Doctor of Nursing Practice

Amanda Watson, assistant professor in the School of Nursing and Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), teaches UD Nurse Practitioner students.

Nursing: Doctor of Nursing Practice - D.N.P.

About this program

The doctor of nursing practice (D.N.P.) program prepares graduates to perform at the highest level of advanced nursing practice. The foundation for practice expertise with a population health focus enables the graduate to plan and lead evidenced-based interventions, quality improvement strategies and health policy changes that address patient safety, promote patient-centered care and reduce health disparities among diverse groups.

Program Concentrations

  • Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Adult Gero Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Adult Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

 

Degrees offered


Nursing – D.N.P.

Application Deadlines


 

FALL:

July 1: Final deadline to apply

UD Tuition


The 2026-2027 UD graduate student tuition rate per credit hour is $1,149.