Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Penn Nursing has been a leader in the science and practice of nursing since 1886. Being at the forefront of advancing science, delivering solutions, and shaping health policy and practice, the goal of the DNP program is developing leaders in practice innovation.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares nursing professionals by providing education in the translation of research, implementation of evidence-based practice, project management, and leadership development.
Select a DNP Program to Learn More
DNP Nurse Anesthesia (DNP-NA)
Post-Master’s DNP (DNP-PM)
DNP Executive Leadership (DNP-EL)
Programs Overview
DNP in Nurse Anesthesia (DNP-NA)
The post-BSN entry DNP program for Nurse Anesthesia Program (DNP-NA) is designed to prepare graduates for the full scope of nurse anesthesia practice, meeting the essentials for DNP education and additional APRN competencies and standards.
Post-Master’s DNP (DNP-PM)
Our Post-Master’s DNP (DNP-PM) is for all nurses with a Masters in Nursing who will practice at the most advanced level of nursing.
DNP in Executive Leadership (DNP-EL)
The post-master’s DNP in Executive Leadership (DNP-EL) program develops master’s-prepared nurses who already have leadership experience with the executive-level skills to lead systems and organizational change.
Program Outcomes
Standards for nursing education are established by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. These Essentials outline the foundational competencies that are core to all advanced nursing practice roles. The DNP Essentials (2006) underpin the DNP curriculum that endeavors to prepare leaders to identify and meet the health needs of society. The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing is internationally recognized as a leader in educating and preparing the next generation of nurses and healthcare leaders to address these pressing healthcare needs in an ever-changing world with unprecedented complexity. DNP graduates are prepared as practice scholars who integrate evidence and practice while inspiring and leading a culture of inquiry and action in their everyday work. Penn Nursing has developed the DNP program with a specific aim to prepare highly impactful leaders in practice and executive leadership.
At completion of the DNP program, a student will demonstrate the competency to effect advance high-quality, equitable and accessible healthcare by:
- Developing ways to improve health and healthcare outcomes through translating research, evaluating evidence-based practice, and implementing innovative ideas.
- Applying project management acumen and data analytics to improve outcomes for patient/family, systems, or community-based care.
- Disseminating practice knowledge that contributes to nursing and interprofessional scholarship.
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