Leadership journey

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Offering a unique focus on leadership & policy, the Yale DNP is for mid-career nurses who wish to become innovative health care leaders.

Meet the students

Students in procession at graduation

DNP program attracts talented, experienced, and diverse students.

Curriculum and Courses

Students in discussion during class

Through collaboration with faculty, health care leaders, & policy advocates, our graduates go on to make an impact in many spheres of healthcare.

Learn online & on campus

The Yale DNP is a hybrid program, providing our students – who typically have full time jobs and are geographically widespread – with the flexibility and benefit of participating in both online and on-campus learning. Through a series of on-campus events and synchronous online follow-up, students develop meaningful, lasting relationships with their cohort group and each faculty member. Those relationships drive asynchronous components including discussion groups and peer project review. Likewise, guest spe

Hybrid program offers flexible learning online and on-campus.

Expert faculty

Expert faculty shape the world’s view of nursing, integrating evidence-based care into practice to meet our goal of better health for all people.

How to apply

Handsome Dan, Yale's mascott with DNP'18 graduate, Dr. Aries Limbaga

Information on requirements and how to apply for the DNP program.

Doctor of Nursing Practice

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