Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program emphasizes the highest level of education in order to prepare experts in specialized advanced nursing roles. This degree is not a PhD (research-focused) doctorate, rather the focus is as a "practice-doctorate".
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) has advised that as of 2015, the educational entry level for advanced practice nurses should be at the DNP level. The DNP is the first doctorate degree to be offered at UW Oshkosh. The MSN to DNP program began in summer 2010. The BSN to DNP program began in 2012.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washinton DC 20036, (202) 887-6791. The accreditation action was effective as of April 4, 2011 and extends to December 31, 2016.
MSN to DNP
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The UW Oshkosh College of Nursing offers a 30-credit 2-year part-time plan of study MSN to DNP program for master's-degree holding nurses with specialization as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Advanced Nurse Administrator. Theoretical courses are 100% online with seminar and practicum courses, as well as the capstone project, delivered in a hybrid format.
BSN to DNP
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The UW Oshkosh College of Nursing offers a 74-credit post-BSN to DNP Program with Family Nurse Practitioner specialization. Students progress through an integrated doctoral program of study culminating with a focus on FNP specialization including an FNP residency and completion of a scholarly capstone project. Graduates are eligible to sit for the FNP certification examination. A 3 year full-time and 5 year part-time plan of study are available. This hybrid program combines online and face-to-face courses.
Application Deadlines and Information
BSN to DNP students are admitted once per year with classes starting in fall
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Applications: BSN to DNP are accepted from July 1st through February 1st. Application/fee along with official transcripts must be received or postmarked by January 31st to the Graduate Studies Office to be eligible.
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Interview Dates (eligible applicants): BSN to DNP will be between January and March.
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Orientation: TBD.
MSN to DNP students are admitted once per year with classes starting in summer
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Applications: MSN to DNP are accepted from July 1st through March 1st. Applications may be accepted after that time on a space available basis only.
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Interview Dates (eligible applicants): MSN to DNP will be between January and April. All applicants will receive an email with more information.
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Orientation: TBD.
DNP Program is fully approved by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
