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Nurse practitioners are in high demand.

Supportive faculty and flexible options to help you reach your next career milestone. No GRE required.

Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree Program

Our CCNE accredited DNP Program prepares students for an expanded comprehensive nurse practitioner role that includes critical thinking and independent decision making in clinical practice, leadership, education, policy and consultation, expanding your career opportunities.

Post-Bachelor's DNP Specialties

Family Nurse Practitioner

97 credits
1,000 clinical hours

Adult Gerontology

84 credits
1,000 clinical hours

Psychiatric & Mental Health

94 credits
1,000 clinical hours

Nurse Anesthesia

124 credits
2,200 clinical hours

Post-Master's DNP Program Overview

Program Length

5-7 semesters

Format

Online, part-time

Credit Hours

Non-clinical hours

400

This program is designed for individuals holding a Master's in nursing, active US RN and APRN licenses, and national certification in one of the following specialty areas:

Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Adult/Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
Child Health Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Anesthetist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

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Application Instructions

Tuition & Aid

Student Experiences & Perspectives

"UB is a place where you are challenged to apply your knowledge and collaborate with other individuals to address some of the world's complex issues via research."

11/16/23

Shantel Coleman, AGPCNP-BC, Petsan Scholar

"I want to give back through donating my time and resources to help children who are in similar circumstances as I experienced to also reach their potential. By being an example of hard work and dedication, it is my wish to inspire the children to become the next generation of nurses and other professions alike. "

11/16/23

Derrick McCoy (DNP Program)

"I wanted to get a DNP as opposed to a Master’s degree. The DNP allows for more extensive training, clinical and academic. That was really important to me because I want to be the best practitioner possible and I would also really like to teach someday. "

11/16/23

Caley Wekenmann (DNP '19)

"The UB School of Nursing is a very collaborative and supportive learning environment, with numerous partnerships in community health care organizations to provide for a very enriching educational experience."

11/16/23

Rachel Martin (DNP '21, BS '17)

"I chose UB SON for its reputation and the strength of the faculty. My colleagues who have completed the DNP through UB SON spoke highly of the education they received and it is clear that it has made them better clinicians, educators and leaders."

11/16/23

Rob Stahl (DNP '21)

"UB has a great reputation of preparing their students at a doctoral level and the program's dedication to diversity blends well with my goals of spreading knowledge and health to third world countries."

11/16/23

Jeffrey Pimentel (DNP Program)