Post-Master’s DNP Online

The Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) online is a practice-focused doctoral program that prepares advanced practice nurses (NP, CNS, CNM, CRNA) for the highest level of clinical nursing practice.

Program Type

Doctoral

Program Format

Online

About UWM College of Nursing

UW-Milwaukee is home to the largest School of Nursing in the state of Wisconsin.

The UWM Doctor of Nursing Practice offers students in the Post-Master’s to DNP program option a 32-credit online program.

Enroll and engage in the DNP online curriculum from anywhere in the world. Join a cohort of ambitious, supportive fellow students.

This 32 credit online program includes 11 courses and finishes with a four-credit, 460-hour leadership immersion experience in a clinical or community setting that focuses on improving practice through a scholarly DNP project.

Considering a APRN Certificate?

APRN-prepared nurses can expand their practice through a UWM graduate certificate. Learn more about our Graduate Certificate options.

Scholarships & Funding

We understand that financial support is important to every student. A variety of options are available to help students finance their education at UWM, including over $500,000 in nursing scholarships & funding awarded annually, as well as loans, grants, student employment, fellowships, military education benefits and more. UWM offers generous aid options for students seeking to be nurse educators or nurse faculty.

Online Graduate Tuition

Tuition for the Online PhD in Nursing and Online Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (Advanced Practice) is $1,000 per credit (flat fee) for courses within the curriculum. Specialty courses offered outside of the College may be subject to campus tuition rates.

Online Fall Start (32 credits)

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Online Spring Start (32 credits)

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Prerequisites

The admission requirements of the DNP program in Nursing are consistent with those requirements specified by the Graduate School of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. In addition, students must also meet the following requirements for the School of Nursing (details in the application):

• A bachelor’s degree or a master’s in Nursing from a professionally accredited program, with a minimum grade point average of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale).
• One year of RN experience.
• Completion with a grade of B or higher in an upper-level undergraduate course in statistics within the last five years.
• A current unencumbered Registered Nurse license.
• Three (3) letters of recommendation for graduate study in nursing, two (2) of which are from persons most knowledgeable about the applicant’s recent academic and work experiences.
• Completion of a personal statement.
• Current CV or resume.
• Submission of one writing sample.
• Personal interview with a faculty member.

The below courses are approved undergraduate statistics courses that qualify for the UW-Milwaukee Master of Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice program prerequisite.