Doctor of Nursing Practice
DNP Graduate Program Directors:
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Advanced Practice DNP Programs - Dr. Carolyn Rutledge, DNP Graduate Program Director at (757)469-6735 or crutledg@odu.edu
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Nurse Executive DNP Programs - Dr. Laurel Shepherd, DNP Graduate Program DIrector at (757)683-5250 or lgarzon@odu.edu
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Chair of School of Nursing: Dr. Karen Karlowicz
Graduates say:
The program has transformed them into providers and administrators with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to:
- Take leadership in developing interdisciplinary teams
- Conduct evidence-based research
- Develop programs to improve healthcare outcomes
- Become business owners
- Address national policy issues
- Advocate for the use of healthcare technology
- Have a voice in healthcare change
- Overcome issues related to healthcare
Full or Part-time Program of Study:
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Postmasters (4 full-time or 7 part-time semesters, beginning January)
- Advanced Practice (WHNP,FNP,CNS,CNM,CRNA)
- Nurse Executive - BS-MSN to DNP (8 full-time or 14 part-time semesters, beginning August)
- Advanced Practice (WHNP,FNP,CNS)
- Nurse Executive
Accreditation:
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Application Due Dates:
Postmaster - September 15th, early decision prior to September
BS-MSN to DNP - March 1st
Our Values:
- Respect
- Trust
- Compassion
- Collaboration
- Growth
- Freedom
- Advocacy
