The global COVID-19 pandemic and the unjust structures that underlie our systems have made it clear: we need population health and system-level solutions to help everyone stay healthy, no matter where we live or who we are.
If you're interested in becoming a population health nurse and systems leader, you can apply to the University of Washington Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program in Population Health & Systems Leadership (PHSL).
We are currently accepting applications for Fall 2023. The extended application deadline is May 1, 2023.
Program information
- UWMC/HMC/DOH nurses who are at least 0.5 FTE are eligible for tuition exemption, which cuts the total program cost by about 50%.
- The program is just under 3 years long, with a new cohort starting every Autumn.
- Applicants need to have at least a BSN by the time they enter the program.
- During the clinical section students work with community and governmental agencies.
Topics covered in classes include:
- Program planning and evaluation
- Community assessment
- Evidence-based practice
- Epidemiology
- Health services, systems, and economics.
Graduates will be able to work in leadership roles in various settings, including:
- Hospitals
- Health departments
- Nonprofits
- Tribal organizations.
More information
Questions
General questions
asknursing@uw.edu
Admission and application questions
Simone Nelson, snelson@uw.edu
Population health track curriculum questions
Betty Bekemeier, bettybek@uw.edu