Change Nursing Practice through Advanced Nursing Studies

New Programs - Get Ready for the Future!

 DNP  The DNP is designed for those in direct clinical practice and areas that support clinical practice-administration, organizational management and leadership, education, and policy.
EdD program Ed.D. Nurse Educator Track ideal for nurses seeking careers in nursing education.
ACNP Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
provide advanced nursing care for individuals with complex health conditions.
Nursing Informatics
Nursing Informatics
acquire the skills and knowledge required to work as peers, consultants and researchers in Nursing Informatics

 

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learn about MSN
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Education
  • Nurse Executive Leadership
  • Nursing Informatics
learn about post grad programs
  • Post Master Certificates
  • Nurse Practitioner Advancement Certificates

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