Department of Nursing

The new doctor of nursing practice (DNP) is a practice
doctorate that prepares advanced practice nurses and
nurse administrators to be clinical scholars recognized
for outstanding patient care outcomes and leadership
in nursing practice and health care organizations. The
DNP is the highest-level clinical degree in nursing as
recognized by the American Association of Colleges of
Nursing (AACN).

All students graduating with a DNP will be
eligible to take the appropriate national certification
examination. As a DNP program graduate, you will
be prepared to practice in either health care service as
a clinical practitioner or as a nursing administrator/
leader.