DNP-PhD Comparison
The DNP degree is a practice doctorate. The PhD is a research doctorate. Graduates of PhD programs are prepared to conduct independent research and disseminate their findings. The DNP will provide graduates with the skills and tools necessary to assess the evidence gained…
DNP Financial Aid & Scholarships
Thank you for your interest in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and the DNP-Nurse Anesthesia (NAP) programs here at the Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON)! Financing a graduate education can be a challenge and the school itself has limited financial…
ABSN Financial Aid
It is not too late to submit the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to receive federal loan funding. The FAFSA must be completed a certain way, so follow the instructions below to avoid processing delays:
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After a successful fiscal year, the Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) Business Development Office (BDO) will award four one-time $10,000 merit-based scholarships to DUSON students who will begin classes this fall. The scholarships will be awarded to students in the Accelerated…
Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) and the Duke University Health System (DUHS) launched the Duke Advancement of Nursing, Center of Excellence (DANCE) in a unique collaboration to promote personal professional advancement and lifelong learning for all nurses and nursing students.…
A recent study showed that more than 500,000 entrepreneurs launch a new business each month. With numbers like this, it’s no surprise that television shows like ABC’s Shark Tank® are a huge hit. However, wouldn’t it be nice for innovative nursing health care leaders to have the same opportunities…
As nurses seek to advance their education, distance-based education allows nursing students the flexibility to fulfill this desire from locations across the country, without leaving their families or jobs. However, how do you meet this need for students without depriving students of the benefits of…