Become a thought-leader and skilled practitioner in the medical field, and advance the health of individuals and communities, both locally and globally, through research, clinical practice, and scholarship.
Expand your career potential and take your nursing experience to the next level with the exceptional postgraduate opportunities offered by the UConn School of Nursing.
The University of Connecticut School of Nursing’s Online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program will prepare you at the professional doctoral level with courses focused on adding the highest degree of professional expertise as specified by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). You’re encouraged to specialize in your area of scholarly interest.
Our DNP program, ranked #40 in the country U.S. News and World Report offers both a post-baccalaureate BS-DNP program and a post-MS-degree program, in part-time and full-time plans of study.
Student Testimonials
Student Testimonials
"As a recent graduate from the DNP program at UCONN, I can happily say, I am incredibly proud to be a Husky! From the initial information session I attended 3 years ago, to now being 2 months post completion, I continue to feel supported by the faculty and staff of the DNP program.
I was worried that studying online and from out of state that I'd have difficulty forming bonds with my classmates or having meaningful interactions with my professors. Wow, was I wrong! The tight-knit academic team of this program goes out of their way to create intimate relationships and connections with each student and forge those connections with fellow classmates. Halfway through the program I was thrilled to meet a few members of the faculty at a student mixer that was hosted in Washington, DC (near my home). I was greeted with embraces and felt immediately welcomed by these esteemed faculty members.
I can clearly recall a particular concept that was challenging for me during a course. I emailed my professor to share my frustration. She wrote back with available times to meet via TEAMS and we proceeded to spend nearly 45 minutes together (one-on-one) mastering the concept. That felt incredible! The director of the program, Dr. Joy Elwell, spent precious time locating and connecting me with the perfect associate advisor for my project. She and my team guided and supported me wholeheartedly during all of the stages of my project implementation and manuscript creation.
Even now, post completion, we remain in contact and I've been invited back to serve as a member of the Research and Scholarship Committee and as an associate advisor for a current DNP student. I am now a lifelong Husky and am eternally grateful to the doors that have opened due to this robust program."
- Rachel A. Butler, DNP, FNP-BC, ACHPN
“UConn’s DNP program provided the rigor, structure, and depth I needed to elevate my clinical expertise and leadership in healthcare. With its emphasis on evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and real-world application, I developed innovative solutions that directly impact patient care. The faculty’s support and the program’s commitment to excellence aligned perfectly with my drive for precision and system-based problem-solving. UConn’s DNP program doesn’t just shape advanced practice providers—it creates leaders who redefine healthcare standards.”
- Bryan A. Frankovitch, DNP, APRN