Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Advance Nursing Practice, Transform Hawai‘i’s Health

 

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa prepares nurses for the highest level of clinical practice, leadership, and evidence based care—     Learning opportunities are rooted in the unique health needs of our local communities and grounded in the University’s mission of serving Hawaiʻi and the Pacific through excellence in teaching, research, and service.

Designed to meet the growing demand for highly skilled nursing professionals across the islands, the DNP program equips graduates with the expertise to deliver safe, culturally responsive, and evidence-based care throughout the state of Hawai‘i, including underserved and rural communities. The curriculum emphasizes independent advanced nursing practice, leadership within health systems, and advocacy for equitable healthcare statewide.

 

DNP SPECIALTIES

• Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner – For RNs with a bachelor’s degree or higher

• Family Nurse Practitioner – For RNs with a bachelor’s degree or higher

• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – For RNs with a bachelor’s degree or higher or for APRN’s with a master’s degree

• Post-Master’s in Organizational Leadership – For RNs with a master’s degree or higher

• EMBA to DNP – for graduates of the Shidler College of Business EMBA Healthcare Track, accepting applications for Fall 2026 cohort in August 2025