Doctor of Nursing Practice: Systems Leadership & Innovation
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Is this program right for you?
The UW–Madison Doctor of Nursing Practice in Systems Leadership and Innovation program is designed to provide an agile, customized course of study emphasizing practice leadership and clinical scholarship, supporting the development of knowledge and skills necessary for health care transformation and innovation in a wide variety of settings.
- Flexible program is designed for the working professional nurse, allowing you to complete the degree in three years while balancing work and life
- Courses are offered completely online, and practicums are tailored to bridge experiential gaps, pursue your interests, and help you reach future goals
- Learn from experts and leaders in nursing and graduate ready to leverage a broad perspective on nursing leadership and to design and evaluate new models of care
Education that works for you
Transform health care systems and advance your nursing career with a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Systems Leader and Innovation from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Program type
Doctoral degree
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
STEM opt eligible
No
Supports F-1 Visa
Yes, with restrictions.
Application deadlines
Fall 2026
- Deadline: December 1, 2025
Fall 2027
- Fall 2027: December 1, 2026
Fall 2028
- Deadline: December 1, 2027
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Program requirements
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Register now →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.
- Health systems leadership
- Health informatics solutions evaluation
- Health policy
- Nursing research
- Human factors engineering
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