If you are interested in attaining broader advanced clinical practice skills with strong research competencies, consider taking advantage of our dual Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degrees. You will be prepared at the highest level of nursing science and professional nursing practice, and with advanced skills for engaging in research to create, apply and translate new knowledge to improve health care – in practice domains and/or academia.

The dual degree DNP/MPH option addresses the need for nurses to have advanced education in public health that prepares them to improve population health services and expand the scope and quality of the healthcare for diverse populations of individuals across the lifespan. The dual degree DNP/MPH option seamlessly blends the College of Nursing – DNP Program with the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health MPH online programs to provide students with a structured 3.5-year full-time program of study. Students are admitted simultaneously into both programs so they can begin them both at the same time.

SANEs are essential nurses, who provide specialized care to survivors of sexual assault. Our program aims to improve awareness around sexual assault, increase available resources and training, and expand service locations. Applications open to students in the University of Arizona DNP program who are in their clinical year.

The Rural Health Professions Program (RHPP) is an innovative program to create a community of doctorally-prepared advanced practice registered nurses who have didactic and clinical expertise in providing care to rural and medically underserved patients and will serve as leaders in improving the quality and access to care for these patients. RHPP scholars complete additional coursework that focuses on the care of rural and medically underserved populations.

The Rural Telehealth Certificate Program (RTCP) is a graduate certificate available to DNP students. Students complete additional coursework and clinical hours that focus on the use of telehealth technology in a rural setting.

The DNP-FNP and Certificate-AGACNP Option is available only to FNP students.

• Timeline: Requires one additional year (3 semesters).
• Clinical Requirements: 720 hours for each specialty, total = 1440 hours.
• RISE and CPI: Attend RISE 2 times and CPI 6 times (three per specialty).
• DNP Project: During the last year with second specialty.
• Apply: First fall semester the student must meet with their academic advisor, with advisor approval can apply in the spring semester.

The DNP-FNP and Certificate-PMHNP Option is available only to FNP students.

• Timeline: Requires one additional year (3 semesters).
• Clinical Requirements: 720 hours for each specialty, total = 1440 hours.
• RISE and CPI: Attend RISE 2 times and CPI 6 times (three per specialty).
• DNP Project: During the last year with second specialty.
• Apply: First fall semester the student must meet with their academic advisor, with advisor approval can apply in the spring semester.

The DNP-PNP and Certificate-PMHNP Option is available only to PNP students.

• Timeline: Requires one additional year (3 semesters).
• Clinical Requirements: 720 hours for each specialty, total = 1440 hours.
• RISE and CPI: Attend RISE 2 times and CPI 6 times (three per specialty).
• DNP Project: During the last year with second specialty.
• Apply: First fall semester the student must meet with their academic advisor, with advisor approval can apply in the spring semester.