Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Population Health and Systems Leadership

Our Population Health and Systems Leadership (PHSL) track within the DNP degree program prepares you to advance population health, reduce health inequities, strengthen community well-being and transform health systems locally, nationally and globally. PHSL graduates are prepared to: Lead community and population health initiatives; Design, implement and evaluate programs and policies; Manage resources and budgets; Engage diverse partners; Drive systems-level change that improves health outcomes and advances health equity. The PHSL track follows the standard DNP program format: online coursework combining required live online sessions with asynchronous work, plus up to one on-campus intensive each quarter. Clinical placements begin in spring quarter of year two. All clinical placements are arranged by the UW School of Nursing and are located in Washington state. The PHSL track is designed for nurses who are passionate about improving health beyond the bedside. The PHSL track offers a distinctive doctoral education centered on population health, health equity, policy, community partnership, leadership and systems change. You’ll develop expertise in understanding complex health challenges and addressing the factors that influence health across communities, organizations and systems.

A completed bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing from a nationally accredited nursing program (CCNE, NLN or ACEN). Your nursing degree must be completed before beginning the program. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, or a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 semester or 90 quarter graded credits.