DNP

#3 Best Nursing Schools: Masters (tied) and #4 Best Nursing Schools: Doctor of Nursing Practice (tied)
Duke Nursing Leads in 2026 USNWR Rankings

The School's MSN and DNP programs ranked highly overall, with ten specialties earning #1 rankings.
Jeanie Jones
Student Advocacy and Workforce Sustainability

Jeanie Jones graduated from Duke University School of Nursing with her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Drs. Barb Turner, Terry McDonnell, and Margarita de la Fuente
Updated Program Equips Healthcare Leaders

The School of Nursing’s Executive Leadership program gains two Co-Directors and a new curriculum to better prepare nurse executives for challenges in the healthcare landscape.
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Advancing Oncology Care Through a DNP Lens

Lakisha McDonald explains how her DNP education empowers her to impact oncology patient care, health systems, and policy beyond the bedside.
University Scholar Jamessa Dunham posing in a hallway
From Rural Roots to Nurse Leader

A first-generation college graduate and DNP student, and the School of Nursing’s 2025 University Scholar, shares her journey from rural roots to nurse leader, highlighting a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and driving meaningful change in healthcare.
Hannah Starnes, with a helicopter in the background
Military Nurse on Travel, Family, and the DNP

DNP student and Naval officer Hannah Starnes shares her passion for travel and global health, along with her experiences balancing her professional, military, and family life.
U.S. Navy Captain Julie Ann Darling
U.S. Navy Captain's Journey with Duke DNP

Becoming a nurse was a practical decision for Julie Ann Darling, who hails from Norfolk, Virginia. After graduating high school and working in several industries, she lived paycheck to paycheck.
Whitney Thornton
DNP Student Advocates for Veterans

Whitney Thornton’s veteran-centered nursing studies have earned her two national scholarships this year.
Haesu Jin
Inspired One Student's Journey to Nursing

Haesu “Jessica” Jin plans to become a nurse practitioner specializing in oncology at an academic medical center. Her goal is to provide comprehensive care to cancer patients.
Elton Veals Jr
Love of Health Care Leads to Nursing Career

Elton Veals Jr., MSN, RN, OCN, plans to hold dual certification as an adult gerontology nurse practitioner in primary care and acute care. 
Bonnie Hunt
Nursing Student Leads by Example for Family

Bonnie Hunt, Duke School of Nursing DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program student, said the practicality of the nursing profession was a major draw for her since it blended her natural interest in healthcare with means to provide for her family.
Feyisetan Idowu
Opportunity to Put Nursing Skills To Work

Feyisetan Idowu, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, RN, has been practicing her nursing skills since she was 4 years old. Now a student at the School of Nursing, she is putting that practice to work.
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