School of Nursing

Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Objectives

Graduates of the program are prepared to:

• Analyze and apply scientific knowledge and skills to provide the highest level of advanced practice nursing.
• Implement emerging science and practice innovations in health care.
• Evaluate and initiate changes in response to social, political, economic, and ethical issues in health care and the discipline of nursing.
• Collaborate with members of other disciplines in the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs and policies for the improvement of health care.
• Assume leadership roles in nursing/health care.