The Doctorate of Nursing practice (DNP) is a program designed to prepare the nurse at an advanced level of nursing science. The program emphasizes the development of the student’s capacity to impact the clinical setting as leaders and educators and to utilize clinical research to improve and transform health care.

In addition, the program will provide coursework encompassing health policy, health economics, cultural diversity, chronic care management, health promotion, and disease prevention in rural communities, and will create a cadre of new nursing faculty who can immediately address the nursing faculty shortage.

• Letter(s) of Reference
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research Interests

Applicants are also required to have the following:

• School of Nursing Supplemental Application
• Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Personal Goal Statement, 600 words max
• Current RN licensure for Hawai'i
• Current licensure appropriate to the state where the practice inquiry project will be conducted
• 3 Recommendations from professionals such as physicians, instructors, employers, or clinical supervisors. It is recommended that you select persons with advanced degrees such as MD, masters or doctoral level to complete this form who can address your potential or ability to function in the advanced practice nursing role.