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First DNP Program in the nation and still one of the few BSN-DNP programs in the U.S.
The college's Graduate Program is tied at 21st among graduate schools of nursing according to U.S. News & World Report in its 2012 edition of America's Best Graduate Schools, placing it in the top seven percent of programs in the nation.
Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
MSN-DNP option now in 11th year
College of Nursing part of UK’s comprehensive academic medical center all on one campus
Courses are Web-enhanced and require attendance at class meetings approximately five times each semester on UK’s campus
Part- and full-time study options provide flexibility for working nurses
BSN-DNP specialties in:
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner options)
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Adult or Family options)
Populiaton and Organizational Systems Leadership