Advance Nursing Practice, Transform Hawai‘i’s Health
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at the University of Hawaii at Manoa prepares nurses for the highest level of clinical practice, leadership, and evidence based practice — learning opportunities are rooted in the unique health needs of our local communities and grounded in the University’s mission of serving Hawaii and the Pacific through excellence in teaching, research, and service.
Designed to meet the growing demand for highly skilled nursing professionals across the islands, the DNP program equips graduates with the expertise to deliver safe, culturally responsive, and evidence-based care across the state of Hawai‘i, including underserved and rural areas of Hawaii. The curriculum emphasizes independent advanced nursing practice, leadership in health systems, and advocacy for equitable healthcare access throughout the state.
Students in our DNP program receive:
- A rigorous, student-centered curriculum designed to integrate clinical practice, leadership, quality improvement, health policy, and systems-level thinking
- An emphasis on interprofessional care and collaboration
- A DNP Scholarly Project that applies research and practice innovation to address real-world health challenges in Hawai‘i
- For clinical tracks, school-coordinated clinical site placements, including opportunities to serve rural, neighbor island, and underserved populations
- Advanced clinical education in areas such as Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, and Psychiatric Mental Health
Rooted in the mission and vision of UH Manoa, our program fosters nursing leaders who embody Aloha, cultural competency, and a commitment to community health. We empower our graduates to take initiative, drive change, and serve with excellence—whether on the frontlines of clinical care or in policy and leadership roles across the healthcare system.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Clinical Tracks
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- For RNs with a bachelor’s degree or higher
- Fall (August) Admission only
- Full-time cohort program
Family Nurse Practitioner
- For RNs with a bachelor’s degree or higher
- Fall (August) Admission only
- Full-time cohort program
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- For RNs with a bachelor’s degree or higher
- Fall (August) Admission only
- Full-time cohort program
Post-Master’s in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- For APRNs with a master’s degree or higher
- Fall (August) Admission only
- Full-time cohort program
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Leadership Tracks
Post-Master’s in Organizational Leadership
- For RNs with a master’s degree or higher
- Fall (August) Admission only
- Full- or part-time cohort program
EMBA to DNP
UH Manoa Shidler College of Business, Distance Learning EMBA – Health Care Management Track to Doctor of Nursing Practice
- For RNs with a master’s degree or higher
- Fall (August) Admission only
- Full- or part-time cohort program
The UH Manoa School of Nursing & Dental Hygiene Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a proud partner of the Hawaii Interprofessional Education Group.
Contact
DNP Program Coordinator & NEXus Campus Staff Coordinator
Contact for applicants and current students in the DNP program and the NEXus Program.
Email: dnpnurs@hawaii.edu
School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene
University of Hawaii at Manoa
2528 McCarthy Mall, Webster Hall 201
Honolulu, HI 96822
Ph: 808-956-8401
Fax: 808-956-5977
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DNP Program Director, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Specialty Program Coordinator & Assistant Professor
School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene
University of Hawaii at Manoa
2528 McCarthy Mall, Webster Hall 219
Honolulu, HI 96822
Ph: 808-956-3445
Fax: 808-956-3257
Email: courtnee@hawaii.edu
For students who do not have a degree in nursing, contact the Graduate Entry Program in Nursing Coordinator.
Graduate Entry Program in Nursing (GEPN) Coordinator
Contact for applicants and current students in the Graduate Entry Program in Nursing (GEPN) Program.
Email: gepn@hawaii.edu
School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene
University of Hawaii at Manoa
2528 McCarthy Mall, Webster Hall 201
Honolulu, HI 96822
Ph: 808-956-0445
Fax: 808-956-5977
via Star Balance