Doctor of Nursing Practice
Designed for practicing nurses, the University of Arizona DNP program balances flexibility with rigorous coursework in high-demand specialties.
What Sets Us Apart
Nursing isn’t just what you do; it’s who you are. At the University of Arizona, our Doctor of Nursing Practice program prepares you to lead at the highest level of nursing. Whether you’re providing advanced patient care, managing health systems, shaping policy, educating the next generation of nurses, or serving underserved communities, a DNP degree gives you the authority, expertise, and voice to create lasting change.
Join a network of over 10,000 U of A Nursing alumni
Offering options for full-time or part-time study
Benefit from small class sizes, direct mentorship, and personalized guidance
The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner DNP prepares you to work primarily with adult patients with life-threatening issues. It is a practice-focused doctoral program emphasizing innovative, evidence-based professional practice and reflecting the application and implementation of credible research findings.
The Executive Health Systems Leadership DNP prepares you to meet national healthcare needs as the demand for nurses with executive leadership skills grows. You will develop the advanced competencies necessary to thrive in senior leadership roles, including Chief Nursing Officer, Clinical Nursing Director, and more.
The Family Nurse Practitioner DNP prepares you to provide healthcare to individuals and the family. Learn to manage various conditions, from episodic infections (coughs, earaches, fevers, etc.) to chronic conditions (diabetes, hypertension, asthma, etc.), utilizing a holistic approach that evaluates all the current requirements for the patient to formulate a treatment plan.
The Post-Master’s (MS to DNP) program is designed for certified advanced practice nurses and MS-prepared nurses seeking to advance their expertise without changing specialties. This flexible, online program strengthens leadership, policy, and quality-improvement skills to improve patient and population health outcomes and prepare graduates for the highest level of nursing practice.
The Nurse Anesthesiology DNP prepares ICU nurses to provide quality anesthesia care utilizing high scientific knowledge and practice expertise. You’ll learn to care for patients during the perioperative period to be safe and comfortable during their surgical procedures using pharmacological and scientific techniques.
The Nurse-Midwife DNP prepares you to ensure care and well-being during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. As a certified nurse-midwife (CNM), you will also have the skills to provide gynecologic care, family planning, preconception care, and the continued care of a healthy newborn for the first 28 days of life.
The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner DNP prepares you to focus on helping patients as young as infants and as old as 21. You will learn to address patient issues and make sure they are reaching their developmental goals. You will also learn to ensure that older patients know about health risks.
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner DNP prepares you to focus on mental health care and the mind-body connection for patients. You will learn the modalities to diagnose and treat depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, social disorders, and more.
Applying
Applications must be submitted through NursingCAS and the University of Arizona Graduate College
Nursing CAS Application
Step 1:
Create Your Account
Create a NursingCAS account or sign in with your username and password. Once you create an account, you can access your application as often as you need.
Step 2:
Review Requirements
Review the program materials section of NursingCAS to learn more about the specific admissions criteria, requirements and deadlines for your program. Collect and submit any required supporting materials, such as personal statements, documents and certification data.
Step 3:
Complete Application
Send your official transcripts and test scores to NursingCAS and complete your application. Once you have submitted your application and any additional supporting materials, monitor your application status in your NursingCAS account and follow-up on any necessary actions.
University of Arizona Graduate College Application
Step 1:
Go To Gradapp
To complete your online application, go to the online portal and either enter your NetID or create a new account.
Step 2:
Create Your Account
After you have created a GradApp account, you can begin your application. Remember to choose Arizona Online as your campus.
Step 3:
Complete Application
Choose your area of specialty and follow the instructions to complete the application for that specialty.
Information Sessions
A new DNP cohort starts each fall, and we invite you to join one of the College of Nursing’s informative monthly virtual information sessions to learn what makes our program exceptional.
