Doctor of Nursing Practice: Population Health Nursing

Doctor of Nursing Practice

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Is this program right for you?

The Doctor of Nursing Practice in Population Health Nursing at the University of Wisconsin–Madison prepares graduates to shape population health improvement and lead population health programs. Students will be equipped to address some of the greatest healthcare-related challenges we face as a society.

The program is delivered online for working professionals
Practicum are customized to bridge experiential gaps, pursue your interests, and help you reach future goals
Learn to resolve challenges, such as the rising rates of chronic disease, figuring out how to adequately and affordably care for an aging population, addiction, climate change, emerging infectious diseases and a global pandemic

Education that works for you

Develop the specialized knowledge, critical leadership skills, clinical expertise and systems-thinking to improve population health outcomes.

Program type

Doctoral degree

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Degree awarded

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Commitment

3 years

Tuition

$1,150 per credit

Format

Online

Credits

58 graduate credits

Admission terms

Program admits for fall term.

Offered by

School of Nursing

STEM opt eligible

International eligibility

Yes

Application deadlines

Fall 2025

Fall deadline: December 1, 2024

Fall 2026

Deadline: December 1, 2025

Fall 2027

Deadline: December 1, 2026

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What you’ll learn

Lead with innovation in health care with the Doctor of Nursing Practice: Systems Leadership & Innovation program. Through research, coursework and residencies, you’ll be equipped to transform health care systems.

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Nursing research
Leadership and organizational decision-making
Evaluation
Health promotion and disease prevention
Health policy

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