About the program

Duke University School of Nursing offers both its Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and its Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree programs using distance-based and online technologies. As an early adopter of distance education more than two decades ago, the School has a proven track record in using creative approaches to teaching and learning in order to deliver top-quality distance education. A diverse community of scholars and clinicians, Duke University School of Nursing is educating the next generation of transformational leaders in nursing. We advance nursing science in issues of global importance and foster the scholarly practice of nursing. We have been ranked first in the nation by the U.S. News and World Report for its 2018 Best Nursing Schools rankings.