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Duty Under Instruction (DUINS) at ¹ú²ú¾çÂé¶¹¾ç

¹ú²ú¾çÂé¶¹¾ç (¹ú²ú¾çÂé¶¹¾ç) partners with the U.S. Navy to provide qualified nurses and service members the opportunity to complete a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) through the Duty Under Instruction (DUINS) program.

¹ú²ú¾çÂé¶¹¾ç’s School of Nursing has participated in the DUINS program since 2011 and has supported Navy-selected students through full-time graduate nursing education aligned with professional and leadership development.

Eligibility

The DUINS program at ¹ú²ú¾çÂé¶¹¾ç is intended for:

  • Active-duty U.S. Navy nurses and service members
  • Individuals selected by the U.S. Navy for a DUINS assignment
  • Applicants who meet the admission requirements for ¹ú²ú¾çÂé¶¹¾ç’s MSN program

Admission to ¹ú²ú¾çÂé¶¹¾ç does not guarantee selection for DUINS. DUINS' eligibility, selection, and funding are determined by the U.S. Navy.

Program Structure

Students complete ¹ú²ú¾çÂé¶¹¾ç’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program as part of their DUINS assignment.

Program details include:

  • On-campus instruction in San Diego, California
  • Program length aligned with ¹ú²ú¾çÂé¶¹¾ç’s MSN curriculum
  • Cohort-based enrollment with designated start terms

Detailed information about curriculum, admission requirements, and application deadlines is available on the MSN Admissions page.

Outcomes and Navy Service Roles

Graduates of ¹ú²ú¾çÂé¶¹¾ç’s MSN DUINS pathway have gone on to serve in a variety of Navy nursing roles based on operational needs at the time of assignment. These roles have included:

  • Clinical Nurse Specialist positions
  • Field service and operational roles
  • Nurse management and leadership assignments

Service roles and assignments are determined by the U.S. Navy and may vary from year to year.

Important Navy Information

  • DUIN's selection, funding, and service obligation requirements are managed exclusively by the U.S. Navy.
  • ¹ú²ú¾çÂé¶¹¾ç does not determine DUINS' eligibility or assignment outcomes.
  • Students must comply with all Navy requirements throughout their DUINS assignment while enrolled at ¹ú²ú¾çÂé¶¹¾ç.

How to Get Started

  1. Review DUINS' eligibility requirements through official Navy channels
  2. Apply for admission to ¹ú²ú¾çÂé¶¹¾ç’s Master of Science in Nursing program
  3. Coordinate with ¹ú²ú¾çÂé¶¹¾ç Admissions and Military Services upon selection

Contact Information

Admissions Counselor
For questions related to the MSN program, application process, and academic requirements.

¹ú²ú¾çÂé¶¹¾ç Military & Veteran Services
For general military-related questions and campus support resources.
(619) 849-2364 | militaryservices@pointloma.edu