Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice
Our Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice degree is a comprehensive online program that allows master’s-prepared nurses from all specialties to enhance their practice leadership. Students are encouraged to complete their DNP project at their site of employment, and, in doing so, have an immediate and measurable impact on their own practice setting.
Our Program
Our renowned faculty and world-class academic partners provide students with personalized learning and mentorship opportunities. Graduates of the Penn DNP program are prepared to evaluate and apply nursing science to address practice gaps within communities and complex healthcare systems. Each track within the Penn DNP program prepares students to excel in direct clinical practice, healthcare leadership and policy development.
Curriculum
With all classes available online, our curriculum offers flexibility and convenience, and allows master’s-prepared nurses to earn their PM-DNP while balancing a full-time career. Students can also complete their DNP project at their own site of employment, bringing additional value and impact to their own institution.
Another advantage of completing a PM-DNP at Penn Nursing? Course faculty and project mentors include thought leaders across domains of nursing and healthcare. Through these foundational relationships, students garner access to a global network of experts who are instrumental to scholarly project development and implementation.
The Post-Master’s DNP plan of study includes 10 course units designed to be completed in 2 years.
International Compliance
The Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program is offered by the University of Pennsylvania, an institution of higher education authorized to confer degrees and certificates conferring academic credit under applicable laws of the United States. Students who are interested in participating in the program from countries other than the United States are advised that each jurisdiction may have its own laws and regulations governing online educational programs, and some jurisdictions may not recognize course credit or an online degree awarded by the University as satisfying local requirements for professional licensure, employment qualification, or other purposes. Before enrolling in this program, prospective students should investigate their jurisdiction’s treatment of foreign online programs to ensure that participation in this program will meet their objectives.
How to Apply
For details on the application process, please visit our Admissions page.