Doctor of Nursing Practice

DNP concentrations offered:

• Post-BSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
• Post-BSN Nurse Anesthesia
• Post-Master’s “Preparing Practice and Systems Leaders”

 Why choose UNCG:

• Ranked #56 in the 2023-24 U.S. News & World Report ranking of the best DNP programs
• 100% of DNP graduates employed in nursing positions
• State-of-the-art classroom and simulation spaces
• Affordable tuition and fees; scholarships available
• Small classes taught by nationally recognized faculty
• Experiential work with experts in the field

Need financial support to earn your DNP?  Are you interested in becoming a nurse educator? Learn about our Nurse Faculty Loan Program.

Connect with Us

Dr. Autumn Henson

DNP, Post-BSN-AGPCNP Concentration Coordinator

Address: Union Square Campus, 124 Gate City Blvd., Greensboro, NC 27406

Telephone: 336-553-6057
Email: anhenson@uncg.edu

Akila S. Hardy-Cole, CNA Administrative Support Specialist  
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program UNC Greensboro, School of Nursing
Main Office Union Square Center, Room 254Q124 East Gate City Boulevard Greensboro, NC  27406

Phone: 336-553-6055

Fax: 336-373-3999

Email: ashardyc@uncg.edu

Program Goals

1. Practice as advanced practice registered nurses to advance the discipline and nursing profession through clinical practice.
2. Assume leadership roles in the delivery of optimal healthcare.
3. Appraise evidence to improve nursing practice and healthcare outcomes

Program Student Learning Outcomes

1. Evaluate knowledge of self, uniqueness of individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations in their environment.
2. Appraise the impact of the environment on the health of individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations.
3. Apply an advanced body of knowledge and skills in nursing practice to diverse individuals across the lifespan in a variety of settings to promote health.
4. Appraise the influence of the wellness, illness, disease, and dysfunction components of health upon individuals, families, groups and communities.
5. Evaluate evidence that may be applied in nursing practice to promote high quality safe and effective care.
6. Integrate the art of caring in the advanced practice nursing scholar role.
7. Practice as an advanced practice nurse to promote the well-being of individuals, families, groups, and communities in a variety of settings.
8. Determine leadership skills within nursing and interprofessional teams to initiate transformative changes in complex clinical practice and health care delivery systems to improve health care.