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DNP Clinical Nurse Leader Programs

Master's-level generalist preparation for leading care at the point of care. This page lists DNP programs with a clinical nurse leader track and schools that reported DNP-level awards in that field to IPEDS.

A specialty track prepares students for a national certification exam; eligibility is set by the certifying body and the school. See the CNL hub for every degree level.

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

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University of Rochester campus

University of Rochester

Private nonprofitUniversityRochester, NY

University of Rochester is a private nonprofit university in Rochester, NY. It reported 254 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNL, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-CNL, DNP-FNP, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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