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Health Profession Programs
Go from professional practitioner to industry leader with a graduate degree in Nursing & Health Sciences from Â鶹Դ´. Our master's and terminal degree programs prepare nurses and health scientists to advance through their fields, becoming change agents capable of transforming healthcare systems and conducting cutting-edge research.
Sample Careers
- Nurse Practitioner
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Public Health Nurse
- Clinical and Administrative Leadership Positions
Our Graduate Programs
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Doctor of Nursing Practice
About this Program
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is the terminal degree in nursing for practice. Doctor of Nursing Practice graduates are prepared at the highest level of practice and are prepared to serve in advanced clinical and leadership positions.
*The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Â鶹Դ´ are accredited by the .
Why Â鶹Դ´?
The Nursing DNP program at Â鶹Դ´ is aligned with the Doctor of Nursing Practice essentials (AACN, 2006). By attaining doctoral level competencies in these areas, students are prepared to participate as full scholars in the effective translation of evidence into practice and achievement of optimal outcomes at the patient, population and system levels.
Program Information
- Degree
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Accreditations
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education*
Master of Nursing Science
About this Program
Nursing education at the Master’s level offers opportunities to specialize in Adult/Gerontology Acute Care, Nurse Anesthesia, and Population/Public Health Nursing. Within the Adult/Gerontology Acute Care option, nurses may choose to prepare for either the Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGACCNS) or the Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) role.
*The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Â鶹Դ´ are accredited by the .
Why Â鶹Դ´?
All study options include a strong clinical focus. The ultimate aim of the program is to improve health and health care outcomes by preparing expert nurses for advanced practice roles.
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Program Information
- Degree
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Concentrations
- Adult/Gerontology with an Acute Care Emphasis, Adult/Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist, or Population/Public Health
- Accreditations
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education*
Nursing Care Management
About this Program
For those with a bachelor's degree in nursing, this Certificate of Graduate Studies (C.G.S.) in nursing care management was designed to meet a rapidly emerging need in health care; that of preparing nurses for nurse care/case manager positions across a variety of health care settings.
Why Â鶹Դ´?
Our nursing faculty is extremely well-qualified and experienced in their areas of practice and committed to fostering the personal and intellectual growth of students.​​​
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Program Information
- Degree
- Certificate of Graduate Study
Nursing: Adult/Gerontology Acute Care for Clinical Nurse Specialists
About this Program
The Certificate of Graduate Studies (C.G.S.) in adult/gerontology acute care for clinical nurse specialists is an 18-credit certificate program designed for those who already hold a master’s degree in nursing and wish to expand upon their current role as a clinical nurse specialist. All study options include a strong clinical focus.
Why Â鶹Դ´?
The ultimate aim of the program is to improve health and health care outcomes by preparing expert nurses for advanced practice roles. Our nursing faculty is extremely well-qualified and experienced in their areas of practice and committed to fostering the personal and intellectual growth of students.​​​
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Program Information
- Degree
- Certificate of Graduate Study
Nursing: Adult/Gerontology Acute Care for Nurse Practitioners
About this Program
The Certificate of Graduate Studies (C.G.S.) in adult/gerontology acute care for nurse practitioners is an 18-credit certificate program designed for those who already hold a master’s degree in nursing and wish to expand upon their current role as a nurse practitioner.
Why Â鶹Դ´?
The ultimate aim of the program is to improve health and health care outcomes by preparing expert nurses for advanced practice roles. Our nursing faculty is extremely well-qualified and experienced in their areas of practice and committed to fostering the personal and intellectual growth of students.​​​
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Program Information
- Degree
- Certificate of Graduate Study
Nursing: Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety
About this Program
For nursing bachelor's degree holders, this Certificate of Graduate Studies (C.G.S.) in health-care quality and patient safety was designed to meet a key nursing need - nursing care based in greater quality and safety.
Why Â鶹Դ´?
Our nursing faculty is extremely well-qualified and experienced in their areas of practice and committed to fostering the personal and intellectual growth of students.​​​
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Program Information
- Degree
- Certificate of Graduate Study