Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
For RNs who have a Bachelor’s or Higher Degree
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program offers the terminal degree in Nursing Practice and is designed as a post-baccalaureate or higher degree program to meet our statewide demand for a highly competent nursing workforce equipped with the skills to ensure the delivery of safe, quality nursing care in Hawaiʻi.
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 & 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 – accepting applications for Fall 2026 cohort in August 2025
Delivery Mode: Onsite for NP Specialties/Online for Post-Master’s
Visit the schoolʻs event page for upcoming online informational sessions at nursing.hawaii.edu/events/.