Nursing Practice (PGO to DNP)

UMass Chan

The purpose of the Pre-Graduate Option (PGO) to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School is to prepare graduates for leadership roles as nurse practitioners. The curriculum is designed to educate students to improve and transform health care through systems leadership, research translation, and advanced clinical knowledge. Our DNP program is committed to transforming advanced nursing practice in preparing nurse practitioners and advanced nurse practice leaders. The PGO option is for those with an Associate's Degree in Nursing, an RN Licensed Nurse, and a Bachelor's degree in non-nursing field.
CIP Code: 51.3818

Graduate Doctorate On-Campus / In-Person

Concentrations

Acute Care;Family NP; Primary Care; Psych/Mental Health; Cancer Care; Critical Care; Palliative Care; Women's Health

Possible Career Paths

Medical and Health Services Managers | Registered Nurses | Nurse Practitioners