DNP Program

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares graduates to perform at the highest level of advanced nursing practice. With a focus on population health and leadership, students will gain competencies that will allow them to become leaders in practice, innovation, and policy development that will improve the health of diverse populations. The foundation for practice expertise with a population health focus will enable the graduate to plan and lead evidenced-based interventions, quality improvement strategies and health policy changes that improve health outcomes by addressing patient safety, promoting patient-centered care, and reducing health disparities among diverse groups. The focus on practice that integrates both primary health care and mental health competencies will enable graduates of this program to provide health care in diverse settings, to communities and populations that are currently unable to easily access care. The DNP degree is designed for nurses seeking a terminal degree in nursing practice and offers an alternative to the research-focused doctoral program. This degree prepares students to translate research into the practice setting.