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Doctor of Nursing Practice

Program Details

UNC Wilmington's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program blends nursing science with biophysical, psychosocial, analytical, and organizational sciences to equip graduates with a deep understanding of health, healthcare delivery, and the evaluation of evidence-based interventions.

As a practice-focused doctoral degree, the DNP prepares nurses to critically analyze systems of care, drive transformational leadership, and enhance patient safety while improving the quality of culturally competent care.

Our program offers five concentrations, all delivered in a flexible, asynchronous online format. For BSN-DNP students, on-campus intensives provide additional hands-on learning opportunities. Both full-time and part-time study options are available, with individualized plans designed to meet each student’s educational goals.

Five Concentrations

BSN-DNP

Master's-DNP

ACCREDITATION

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, the master's degree program in nursing and doctor of nursing practice program at University of North Carolina Wilmington are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.  

Contact the DNP Program

Sara L. Hubbell, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C | Program Coordinator & Clinical Associate Professor

dnp@uncw.edu

  • AGPCNP Concentration Lead: Kelly Laham, DNP, RN, ANP-BC, CNE

  • FNP Concentration Lead: Tami Link, DNP, FNP-C

  • NEL Concentration Lead: Lorie Sigmon, PhD, DNP, APRN

  • Post-APRN Concentration Lead: Sara L. Hubbell, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C

  • PMHNP Concentration Lead: Anka Roberto, DNP, PMNHP-BC, MPH

Annette Richards
Administrative Assistant
(910) 962-7851
richardsa@uncw.edu

School of Nursing