Which DNP Is Right For You?

Our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs draw on the values of our Jesuit mission. State-of the-art facilities, full-time Fulbright Scholars, and more than 200 Bay Area health care institutions give you every opportunity to advance your career. Which one is right for you?

The emphasis on social justice is a big part of what drew me to USF. You learn not only to be nurse practitioners, but also to be agents of change in health care."

Sarah Hubbell, Professor

Family Nurse Practitioner, DNP

The program prepares registered nurses with a baccalaureate or master's degree to function as Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners in the FNP role.

Health Systems Leadership, DNP

The program is designed for the baccalaureate-prepared and master’s-prepared nurse. The program will prepare graduates for advanced nursing practice in “direct” and “indirect” roles. It is designed to conform to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) standard.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, DNP

The program prepares registered nurses with a baccalaureate or master's degree as advanced registered nurse practitioners in the PMHNP role. A post-graduate PMHNP certificate program is available for the doctorally prepared nurse.