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Through rigorous study and clinical training, you are equipped to provide exceptional patient care and excel in high-level clinical nursing positions in today\u2019s complex health care environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 has-primary-color has-text-color\">On This Page<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-5\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#why-choose\">Why Choose UM-Flint<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Curriculum\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#admission-requirements\">Admission Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#deadlines\">Application Deadlines<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#academic-advising\">Academic Advising<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\" \/>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-3 has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"why-choose\">Why Choose UM-Flint\u2019s MSN-DNP Advanced Practice Program?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong><strong>Flexible Online Format<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To accommodate working nurses\u2019 busy schedules, the University of Michigan-Flint\u2019s MSN to DNP program offers an online (distance-learning) format with minimal campus visits.<br><br>In addition, reflecting our commitment to student success, UM-Flint\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/nursing\/faculty-staff\/\">Nursing faculty<\/a> make themselves available to students outside the normal course schedule with flexible office hours and online availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong><strong>Result-Driven DNP Degree<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UM-Flint\u2019s online MSN to DNP &#8211; Advanced Practice program fosters licensed independent practitioners who can make health care decisions and collaborate with other health professionals to provide comprehensive care for individuals, families, and communities in a variety of ambulatory and inpatient settings.<br><br>DNP graduates are advanced practice nurses who provide comprehensive, culturally responsive care. They assess patient histories, conduct physical exams, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and prescribe medications and treatments. Clinical leaders apply research to practice, improve patient outcomes and deliver high-quality primary and acute care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong><strong>World-Class U-M Education<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The online MSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program is fully accredited by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aacnnursing.org\/CCNE\">Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education<\/a>. Students can be confident that they receive rigorous nursing education and are well prepared to advance their nursing careers at the University of Michigan-Flint.<br><br>UM-Flint DNP students also have access to additional resources, expertise, and contacts at our sister campuses in Dearborn and Ann Arbor to assist in their research and other endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong><strong>Affordability and Nurse Faculty Loan Program<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you interested in pursuing a nursing faculty position? Find out how you can get your school paid for while gaining the skills and expertise required of faculty in the nursing field.<\/p>\n\n\n<a\n    id=\"block-block_a4a5746ff64170ca948b2e1223470fc5\"\n    class=\"btn mt-4 d-inline-flex btn-icon bg-secondary\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/paying-for-college#nurse-faculty-loan\"\n    title=\"Learn about the Nurse Faculty Loan\"\n    target=\"\" >\n            <span class=\"btn-icon-image\">\n            <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-alt-circle-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"btn-icon-text\">\n            Learn about the Nurse Faculty Loan        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:322px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-3 has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"Curriculum\">Online MSN-DNP Advanced Practice Program Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Taught in an online format, the MSN to DNP degree &#8211; Advanced Practice track offers rigorous nursing and leadership education to those who are already Certified Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Midwives, Clinical Nurse Specialists, or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists.<br><br>The MSN to DNP program curriculum includes 30-34 credit hours of coursework. Depending on your background and qualifications, you may be able to waive some courses upon the approval of the Graduate Academic Standards Committee.<br><br>On average, the MSN to DNP program &#8211; Advanced Practice track takes <strong>as little as five <strong>semesters<\/strong><\/strong> to complete. The length of the program can be extended after consultation with the academic advisor. If you are interested in Healthcare Administration, you may also pursue the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/dual-degree-programs\/\">DNP\/MBA dual degree program<\/a>. You may apply up to 15 specified credits toward both degrees.<br><br>View the full <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16256&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online Nursing MSN to DNP Advanced Practice curriculum<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">MSN to DNP Online Program &#8211; Advanced Practice Track Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/msn-dnp\/msn-dnp-start\/\">Fall Start MSN to DNP Curriculum (August)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/msn-dnp\/msn-dnp-start\/#winter\">Winter Start MSN to DNP Curriculum (January)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n<a\n    id=\"block-block_29eb8a392910aecba11cd22dedb24b91\"\n    class=\"btn mb-3 mb-md0 d-inline-flex btn-icon bg-danger\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/go.umflint.edu\/request-info\"\n    title=\"Request Info\"\n    target=\"\" >\n            <span class=\"btn-icon-image\">\n            <i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"btn-icon-text\">\n            Request Info        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n<a\n    id=\"block-block_da5b6ac50e8583d77bbb5a648dc431b5\"\n    class=\"btn mb-3 mb-md0 d-inline-flex btn-icon bg-secondary\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/apply\"\n    title=\"Apply\"\n    target=\"\" >\n            <span class=\"btn-icon-image\">\n            <i class=\"fas fa-pencil-alt\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"btn-icon-text\">\n            Apply        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-9336 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2025\/08\/MSNDNP.Online-1024x680.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2025\/08\/MSNDNP.Online-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2025\/08\/MSNDNP.Online-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2025\/08\/MSNDNP.Online-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2025\/08\/MSNDNP.Online-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2025\/08\/MSNDNP.Online-2048x1360.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#FFF\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row mb-5\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-9\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">MSN to DNP Degree &#8211; Career Outcomes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By advancing from MSN to the terminal degree Doctor of Nursing Practice, you increase your confidence and credentials to take on clinical leadership roles in the health care team. With a focus on advanced practice, you are equipped with expert nursing knowledge and profound clinical experience to make complex medical decisions in various health care settings.<br><br>The DNP degree also impacts your earning potential. DNP-prepared nurses\u2019 average annual salary reached $133,600 for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nursingprocess.org\/dnp-salary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Doctor of Nursing Practice Salary for 2026<\/a>, which is 10% higher than the average salary of nurses with MSN degrees.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-3\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aligncenter is-light mt-4\" style=\"border-radius:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:225px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-secondary-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-5c53b157 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-0\">\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized mt-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2025\/12\/Money-Bag-Icon.png\" alt=\"Icon of a money bag with a dollar sign on it.\" class=\"wp-image-10562\" style=\"width:116px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2025\/12\/Money-Bag-Icon.png 400w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2025\/12\/Money-Bag-Icon-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2025\/12\/Money-Bag-Icon-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-info-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dcae2c3a575d459c42c5338b77118596\" style=\"font-size:clamp(28.836px, 1.802rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.653), 50px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><sup>$<\/sup>133,600<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>median annual wage <\/strong>for <br>a DNP prepared nurse<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover  h-auto mt-5\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-taubman-teal-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2 mt-4\">\n\t\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-660ae1aafbe544fb61aa7e16d1eafb26\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-color\">Effective July 1, 2024, the University of Michigan-Flint will implement new enrollment criteria for programs leading to professional licensure and certifications. Only applicants who are located in a state where the program\u2019s educational requirements are known to be satisfied will be eligible for initial enrollment.<\/mark><br>Refer to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/online-rn-to-dnp-with-msn\/statement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">School of Nursing Statement<\/mark><\/a>&nbsp;for more information.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light h-auto mb-5\" style=\"min-height:20px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-3 has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"admission-requirements\">Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2 has-dark-color has-text-color\">The number of individuals admitted into the online MSN to DNP program is limited. You must meet the following requirements to be eligible for admission:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Master of Science in Nursing (with Advanced Practice Registered Nurse certification) from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/admitted-students\/transfer-students\/#accredited\">regionally accredited institution<\/a> with an overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current unencumbered license as an APRN<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At least one year of RN experience is preferred<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>State Authorization for Online Students<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In recent years, the federal government has emphasized the need for universities and colleges to be in compliance with the distance education laws of each individual state. If you are an out-of-state student intending to enroll in an online program, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/online\/state-authorization\/\">State Authorization page<\/a> to verify the status of UM-Flint with your state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\" id=\"apply\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">How to apply to the MSN to DNP Advanced Practice Online Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">To be considered for admission to the MSN to DNP Advanced Practice online program, submit an online application below. Other materials can be emailed to <a href=\"mailto:FlintGradOffice@umich.edu\">FlintGradOffice@umich.edu<\/a> or delivered to the Office of Graduate Programs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application for Graduate Admission<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$55 non-refundable application fee (receive a waiver for the application fee by attending one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/events.umflint.edu\/nursing\">webinars<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Please read our full&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/transcript-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">transcript policy<\/a>&nbsp;for more information.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UM-Flint transcripts will be obtained automatically<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For any degree completed at a non-U.S. institution, transcripts must be submitted for an internal credential review.&nbsp;Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/international-transcript-evaluation\/\">International Transcript Evaluation<\/a>&nbsp;for instructions on how to submit your transcripts for review.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If English is not your native language, and you are not from an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/admissions\/english-proficiency\/\">exempt country<\/a>, you must demonstrate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/english-proficiency\/\">English proficiency<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Curriculum vitae or r\u00e9sum\u00e9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy of current RN license (submit either a license verification printout or a photocopy of your license)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy of certification in the applicant\u2019s advanced practice nursing specialty&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicants must provide a letter (on school&#8217;s letterhead) or an email from the institution, verifying the number of completed clinical hours in your APRN program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional Goal Statement should be a one-two page typewritten document in APA format, double-spaced. <br><strong>Please include:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your reasons for pursuing a DNP, your professional plans and career goals, and why you want to attend UM-Flint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your past nursing experiences and how they will prepare you for an advanced nursing degree&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Past achievements in nursing including any professional organization memberships or positions, awards, scholarships, nominations, certifications, committee\/project work, or other accomplishments such as scholarly publications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your research interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any special circumstances applicable to your application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/recommendation-letters\/\">Three letters of recommendation<\/a> are required from any combination of the following sources:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Faculty from a recent nursing program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A supervisor in an employment setting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Physician\u2019s Assistant, MD or DO.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone\/in-person interview may be required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students from abroad must submit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/admissions\/international-students\">additional documentation<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This program is fully online; admitted students will not be eligible to receive a student (F-1) visa to pursue this degree. Non-U.S. citizens residing outside of the United States may not complete this program online from their home country. If you currently hold a non-immigrant visa and are residing in the United States, please contact the Center for Global Engagement at <a href=\"mailto:globalflint@umich.edu\">globalflint@umich.edu<\/a> for guidance regarding your eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"deadlines\">Application Deadlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Submit all application materials to the Office of Graduate Programs on, or before, the day of the application deadline. All completed applications are reviewed after the appropriate application deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fall &#8211; Feb. 1 (early deadline for guaranteed consideration for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/paying-for-college\/\">scholarships, grants and assistantships<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fall  &#8211; April 1 (final deadline) <strong>Required in-person orientation May 15, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winter &#8211; Aug. 15<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Enrollment Deposit &amp; Application Fee<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">Our program requires a $55 application fee. You can receive a waiver for this fee by attending one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/events.umflint.edu\/nursing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/events.umflint.edu\/nursing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">webinars<\/a>. Once selected for admission to the MSN to DNP program, you will be required to pay a $100 enrollment deposit (non-refundable) to reserve your seat. The deadline to pay the deposit will be indicated in your letter of admission. The amount of the deposit is credited toward your first semester&#8217;s tuition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon request, the enrollment deposit can be waived for students that recently graduated from any UM-Flint BSN or MSN program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Campus Orientation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">If admitted to the program, you must attend an orientation on campus before your program begins; it is a required in-person event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fall 2026: May 15, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winter 2027: October 16, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fall 2027: May 14, 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"academic-advising\">Advising Services for MSN to DNP Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you want to talk to a knowledgeable academic advisor about the online MSN to DNP program? At UM-Flint, we are proud to have many dedicated advisors who can guide your journey toward achieving the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. Whether you are a prospective student or a current UM-Flint nursing student, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/booknow.appointment-plus.com\/d6983sz4\/\">book an appointment today<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Learn More about UM-Flint\u2019s Online MSN to DNP &#8211; Advanced Practice Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-5\">The University of Michigan-Flint\u2019s online MSN to DNP program focuses on advanced practice to help you increase your impact in health care with expert clinical knowledge and leadership skills. 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