- Rooted in Franciscan traditions of care, competence, joy, and respect, the program develops both professional skill and personal meaning.
- An emphasis on organizational management, policy leadership, and translational research defines the competencies that distinguish doctoral practice from advanced master’s preparation.
- A focus on system-level practice and measurable results prepares graduates to evaluate, implement, and sustain improvements in care quality, safety, and population health.
- Integration of informatics, finance, and evidence translation equips graduates to redesign processes and influence decision-making at every level of healthcare delivery.
- Alignment of the DNP project with each student’s professional environment turns workplace challenges into applied research opportunities with real institutional impact.
- Faculty mentorship throughout the project sequence, from proposal to evaluation and dissemination, ensures scholarly rigor and relevance.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
As a practice-focused doctorate, the program enables experienced clinicians, educators, and organizational leaders to expand their scope of responsibility and impact while continuing their professional practice and careers
