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create change and advance positive health outcomes.</li> <li>Generate, evaluate and articulate innovative solutions to complex care issues.</li> <li>Analyze the impact of local, national and global health policy on determinants of care decisions.</li> <li>Support cost and resource efficiency, quality and accessibility of healthcare for diverse client groups.</li> <li>Advocate for nursing and socially and ethically relevant policy in healthcare design and delivery.</li> <li>Support and effectively lead quality improvement initiatives that enhance safe, quality and evidence-driven care.</li> <li>Demonstrate leadership skill in developing approaches to care that address population needs based on science and evidence.</li> </ul> <p>The Post-Master's Entry to the DNP pathway at UCSF, the first to be established in the University of California system, offers an innovative seven-quarter hybrid program that combines online learning with select in-person immersions. <a href="https://nursing.ucsf.edu/admissions/welcome-ucsf-nursing/doctoral-programs/dnp/meet-our-dnp-program-faculty" target="_blank">Our faculty members</a> have established clinical and teaching expertise, and hold advanced practice and leadership positions locally, regionally and nationally.</p> <h3><strong>Admissions</strong></h3> <p>The Post-Master's Entry to the DNP pathway accepts applications from master's prepared registered nurses in two tracks. Choose the appropriate role to view our admissions requirements.</p> <nursing-twocolumn-layout data-column1-color="interactive-dark-blue" data-column1-size="50" data-column2-color="interactive-dark-grey" data-column2-size="50"> <div class="column1" slot="column1" style="--column1-color: var(--bg-interactive-dark-blue); --column1-size: var(--size-50); --column1-font-color: var(--font-white)"> <h3 class="text-align-center"><a href="https://nursing.ucsf.edu/admissions/welcome-ucsf-nursing/doctoral-programs/dnp/dnp-admissions-aprns">Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with MS in Nursing</a></h3> </div> <div class="column2" slot="column2" style="--column2-color: var(--bg-interactive-dark-grey); --column2-size: var(--size-50); --column2-font-color: var(--font-white)"> <h3 class="text-align-center"><a href="https://nursing.ucsf.edu/admissions/welcome-ucsf-nursing/doctoral-programs/dnp/dnp-admissions-non-aprns">RN with MS, but not an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) </a></h3> </div> </nursing-twocolumn-layout> <h3><strong>Attend a Virtual Information Session</strong></h3> <p>Attend a virtual information session to learn more about the Post-Master's Entry to the DNP pathway. During these live events, faculty present an overview of the academic program and the admissions process, and answer prospective students' questions.</p> <ul> <li>Post-Master's Entry to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (Leadership Focus) - Nov. 21, 6-7 p.m. PT <a href="https://ucsf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0scOihqjkvHNax1GGmbODOrFZMcaKwmbfi#/registration">Register</a>.</li> <li>Post-Master's Entry to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (Leadership Focus) - Dec. 5, 6-7 p.m. PT <a href="https://ucsf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0sc-yoqDksHtBiW6n_tQAniLKK7ZsJdzUz#/registration">Register</a>.</li> <li>Post-Master's Entry to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (Leadership Focus) - Dec. 12, 6-7 p.m. PT <a href="https://ucsf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIpdO2gqj0tHdweOGwROCDJzxfcbUIULgAN#/registration">Register</a>.</li> <li>Post-Master's Entry to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (Leadership Focus) - Jan. 9, 6-7 p.m. PT <a href="https://ucsf.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwudOGurjwqHtwJ0zim1cJl9-NMexWPmkGE#/registration">Register</a>.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Application Period</strong></h3> <p>Applications for 2025 entry will open on Sept. 3, 2024, with a deadline of April 7, 2025. 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