DNP Focus Areas
Introduction
Among our focus areas are 10 that lead to advanced practice roles as nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists or nurse midwives, as well as one that prepares RNs for leadership roles in health systems. We also offer a post-master's DNP for those who are already certified with an MS in a focus area that is offered by our college*. And if you're a doctorally prepared nurse practitioner who wants to add or change focus areas, we also offer post-DNP certificates*. Be sure to check the table to find out which focus areas are offered at your preferred campus.
* Only CRNAs with an MS can do a post-master's DNP in nurse anesthesia, and there is no post-DNP program in nurse anesthesia
Focus areas
Already certified with an MS in an area you love?
Enhance it with a post-master’s DNP with no new specialty.
Advanced practice nurses who have a master’s degree in nursing may apply for a post-master’s DNP. The program will include didactic coursework as well as a DNP project and practicum experience.
Where to find each focus area
| FOCUS AREA | Chicago | Peoria | Quad Cities | Rockford | Springfield | Urbana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult-Gero Acute Care NP | X | X | X | X | ||
| Adult-Gero Primary Care NP | X | X | X | X | ||
| Family NP | X | X | X | X | ||
| Health Systems Leadership | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Nurse Anesthesia | X | |||||
| Nurse-Midwifery | X | X | X | |||
| Nurse-Midwifery/Women's Health NP | X | X | X | |||
| Pediatric NP - Acute Care | X | X | X | X | ||
| Pediatric NP - Primary Care | X | X | X | X | ||
| Psych-Mental Health NP | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Women's Health NP | X | X | X | |||
| No New Specialty | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Add or change your focus: Post-DNP Certificates
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