UArizona DNP and MEPN Programs Both Rise in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Graduate Rankings
March 29, 2022
Hot on the heels of its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program rising to number 23 on U.S. news & World Report’s inaugural Best BSN in Nursing programs list, two University of Arizona College of Nursing graduate programs received new rankings in the organization’s 2023 Best Graduate Schools list. Our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program jumped from number 33 to 30 and our Master of Science for Entry into the Profession of Nursing (MEPN) program climbed from 39 to 34. The latest rankings make several UArizona Nursing programs number one in Arizona, including our BSN, Master’s, Online Master’s, and DNP.
U.S. News & World Report ranks programs based on student engagement, student services and technology, faculty credentials and training, student excellence and expert opinion. Rankings include schools and programs in business, education, engineering, law, nursing and medicine. The rankings in these six areas are based on expert opinions about program excellence and statistical indicators that measure the quality of a school's faculty, research and students.
“The DNP program's student-centered educational approach supports the achievement of exceptional outcomes while striving for unsurpassed excellence. We are proud of our US News and World Report ranking and will continue implementing innovative educational models that propel students forward," ~ Allen Prettyman, PhD, FNP-BC, FAANP, DNP Program Director
With DNP prepared advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in demand across the health care industry, our hybrid program allows APRN students to obtain their doctorate in 2.5 years (full-time). The DNP program offers 5 clinical specialties, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthetist, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. The UArizona DNP program utilizes a mixture of online didactic coursework, on-campus intensives and clinical placements that are specific for the students APRN specialty.
"The DNP program's student-centered educational approach supports the achievement of exceptional outcomes while striving for unsurpassed excellence,” said DNP Program Director Allen Prettyman, PhD, FNP-BC, FAANP. “We are proud of our US News and World Report ranking and will continue implementing innovative educational models that propel students forward."
With DNPs in demand across the health care industry, our hybrid program allows students to obtain their doctorate in as little as 2.5 years (full-time). The UArizona DNP program utilizes a mixture of online didactic coursework, on-campus intensives and on-ground practicum and clinical placements.
For a full list of UArizona U.S. News & World Report rankings, visit https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools.