At Western Connecticut State University, we help you help others—while you advance in a valuable career

WCSU’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is designed to allow you to become a leader who improves healthcare quality and patient safety.

Created for busy professionals, all coursework is online; students are required to attend August residencies during the program.

WCSU’s fully accredited Department of Nursing, one of the top-rated nursing schools in New England, prepares you for the most rewarding career of all — without burdening you with debt.

The DNP is a terminal degree that opens up a wide range of careers, including

 

Advanced Practice Manager
Health Policy Advocate 
Clinical Researcher
Advanced Nurse
& More

Learn and grow with expert faculty and high-end facilities

Our nursing faculty are experts in their fields, with advanced professional degrees from leading educational institutions, as well as specialty certifications. Our facilities include skills labs, a physical assessment lab, simulation rooms and advanced SIM patient simulators.

Doctor of Nursing Practice at a Glance:

We welcome you to explore our nursing programs & see how WCSU helps you accelerate your career.

A new program, the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Western Connecticut State University is pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. Applying for accreditation does not guarantee that accreditation will be granted. 

Please contact Dr. Mary Nielson, Advanced Practice Program Coordinator, with questions: 
nielsonm@wcsu.edu
203-837-8888 or 203-837-8556
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