All Articles: Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program

Clinical Assistant Professor Angelica Walton discusses the whole person health framework during a class with Doctor of Nursing Practice students in the health innovation and leadership specialty.

By integrating whole person health across the DNP curriculum, a new generation of nurses is being prepared to provide transformative care

Theresa Tsosie-Robledo

Guided by a lifelong commitment to learning, Theresa Tsosie-Robledo returns to school through the Doctoral Education Pathway for American Indian/Alaska Native Nurses

Tara Dillion

MN alum and DNP student Tara Dillon has dedicated her career to understanding the lasting effects of trauma — on patients and on the nurses who care for them

Doctor of Nursing Practice students Meg Edgerton, Mohsin Ikram and Megan Daman

Doctor of Nursing Practice students Meg Edgerton, Mohsin Ikram and Megan Daman were named recipients of the Sandra R. Edwardson Award for Excellence in a Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project.

DEEP Day 2025

Caroly Shumway, PhD, executive director for the Center for Behavior and Climate, delivered the keynote lecture at the DNP Enhancement & Enrichment Programming (DEEP) Day, which is designed to foster relationships and engagement among the school’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students.

Skills lab

Teaching assistants provide mentorship and insight while developing nurse educator skills and earning tuition remission

Jonas Scholars

Program provides financial assistance, mentorship for future nurse faculty

Huguelet

Samantha Huguelet, DNP ‘12, MSN ‘02, is advancing care for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders

Tumani

Tumani Jackson says the DNP is preparing her to serve where change is needed 

Ellenson

DNP student Mattie Ellenson named Emerging Rural Health Leader