Practice at the highest level of nursing. Start your application today!
with a DNP from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Elevate Your Nursing Practice
Prepare for the Next Phase of Your Career
As the largest producer of doctorally prepared nurses in Tennessee, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center has a reputation for excellence.
Our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares bachelor’s- or master’s-degree level nurses for leadership roles, with core courses offered mostly online and through clinical placements located close to home, so you can advance your career without uprooting your life.
From your first course to your clinical experience, every step is built to move you into the advanced role you've been working toward.
Career Outcomes
Upon graduation from the Doctor of Nursing program, you’ll be equipped for leadership roles, including:
DNP Courses
As a UT DNP nursing student, you’ll take foundational courses such as Philosophy of Science and Theory in Nursing, Epidemiology for Clinical Practice, Health Care Economics, and the DNP Project Seminar. Additionally, your concentration-specific courses will help you build the specialized skills and competencies required for your career path.
98%
14th
98% first-time board certification pass rate for all DNP concentrations for the 2025 fiscal year.
Ranked the 14th best DNP program in the nation - U.S. News & World Report
DNP Concentration Options
UTHSC’s Doctor of Nursing Practice
program offers concentrations in:
- Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse Anesthesia
- Nurse Executive
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse Midwifery
- Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse Anesthetist
- Nurse Midwife
- Nurse Executive
Apply and take your nursing expertise to the highest level.
Lead the Future of Patient Care with a UT DNP Degree. Apply Now!
