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Best Nursing Schools in California

admin — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 23:47:28 +0000

When considering nursing schools in California, it is wise to check the test score outcomes before wasting your time and money. Below is a comparison chart furnished by the Board of Registered Nursing:

School	2006/2007		2007/2008		2008/2009		2009/2010		2010/2011
School	# Taken	% Pass	# Taken	% Pass	# Taken	% Pass	# Taken	% Pass	# Taken	% Pass
Allan Hancock College	33	87.88%	34	82.35%	40	80%	35	80%	33	84.85%
American River College	122	81.15%	100	84%	118	91.53%	103	92.23%	95	90.53%
American University of Health Sciences	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	1	100%	22	90.91%	17	70.59%
Antelope Valley College	78	94.87%	156	82.69%	129	89.92%	129	94.57%	140	85.71%
Azusa Pacific University – BSN	79	88.61%	88	84.09%	134	87.31%	123	84.55%	179	83.24%
Azusa Pacific University – MSN	25	92%	20	80%	36	94.44%	39	79.49%	35	88.57%
Bakersfield College	97	93.81%	156	87.82%	151	80.13%	190	93.16%	126	88.10%
Biola University	42	95.24%	21	90.48%	39	87.18%	24	83.33%	36	88.89%
Butte College	66	78.79%	59	67.80%	72	79.17%	85	82.35%	111	82.88%
Cabrillo College	55	87.27%	61	93.44%	64	85.94%	57	85.96%	65	80.00%
California Baptist University – BSN	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	22	95.45%	48	91.67%	49	85.71%
California Baptist University – MSN	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	6	100%	16	93.75%
CSU Bakersfield – BSN	53	71.07%	53	71.70%	94	86.17%	67	92.54%	78	92.31%
CSU Bakersfield – MSN	N/A	N/A	3	100%	N/A	N/A	1	100%	N/A	N/A
CSU Channel Islands	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	17	94.12%	58	86.21%
CSU Chico	64	95.31%	76	82.89%	77	84.42%	87	87.36%	97	92.78%
CSU Dominguez Hills	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	24	79.17%	26	65.38%	46	78.26%
CSU East Bay	66	90.91%	83	89.16%	89	92.13%	109	96.33%	125	88.80%
CSU Fresno – BSN	124	83.06%	101	86.14%	114	91.23%	120	90.83%	151	90.07%
CSU Fresno – MSN	N/A	N/A	48	85.42%	1	0%	2	50%	18	77.78%
CSU Fullerton – BSN	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	1	100%	19	84.21%
CSU Fullerton – MSN	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	57	89.47%	54	81.48%	27	92.59%
CSU Long Beach – BSN	155	84.52%	197	94.42%	209	93.78%	177	95.48%	191	97.38%
CSU Long Beach – MSN	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	8	100%	2	100%
CSU Los Angeles – BSN	80	92.5%	70	81.43%	103	93.2%	50	88%	86	93.35%
CSU Los Angeles – MSN	1	0%	37	91.89%	19	100%	18	94.44%	21	100.00%
CSU Northridge	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	16	100%	31	93.55%	37	91.89%
CSU Sacramento – BSN	99	94.95%	135	92.59%	202	95.54%	180	98.33%	143	97.20%
CSU Sacramento – MSN	N/A	N/A	50	90%	N/A	N/A	1	100%	N/A	N/A
CSU San Bernardino	102	77.45%	80	83.75%	165	83.03%	144	88.89%	109	83.49%
CSU San Marcos	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	43	95.35%	93	80.65%	130	90.00%
CSU Stanislaus	40	82.5%	38	92.11%	23	100%	48	95.83%	83	95.18%
Carrington College	7	85.71%	21	76.19%	46	84.78%	52	82.69%	61	81.97%
Cerritos College	96	85.42%	90	81.11%	81	96.3%	96	93.75%	97	94.85%
Chabot College	44	100%	34	97.06%	46	97.83%	40	95%	39	100.00%
Chaffey College	49	100%	44	95.45%	40	100%	52	96.15%	43	100.00%
Citrus College	N/A	N/A	2	100%	22	77.27%	1	100%	40	95.00%
City College of San Francisco	71	85.92%	108	84.26%	99	83.84%	103	89.32%	97	85.57%
College of Marin	36	80.56%	22	81.82%	44	95.45%	44	84.09%	56	89.29%
College of San Mateo	56	80.36%	41	80.49%	59	83.05%	55	70.91%	62	82.26%
College of the Canyons	89	80.9%	84	83.33%	138	88.41%	118	88.14%	123	82.93%
College of the Desert	114	84.21%	67	82.09%	104	85.58%	115	92.17%	88	85.23%
College of the Redwoods	69	89.86%	43	88.37%	69	81.16%	43	76.74%	44	88.64%
College of the Sequoias	77	74.03%	141	75.89%	173	91.33%	155	89.03%	142	90.14%
College of the Siskiyous	N/A	N/A	2	100%	22	95.45%	27	96.3%	22	77.27%
Concordia University Irvine	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	48	85.42%	53	92.45%
Contra Costa College	75	96%	81	91.36%	52	92.31%	51	96.08%	49	93.88%
Copper Mountain College	1	0%	33	75.76%	19	84.21%	29	75.86%	35	80.00%
Cuesta College	64	96.88%	46	95.65%	55	90.91%	51	92.16%	45	93.33%
Cypress College	92	98.91%	79	97.47%	100	94%	83	95.18%	73	94.52%
De Anza College	82	80.49%	73	73.97%	78	87.18%	85	85.88%	75	76.00%
Dominican University of California	59	89.83%	74	81.08%	80	81.25%	71	83.1%	92	76.09%
East Los Angeles College	111	75.68%	90	64.44%	107	74.77%	120	61.67%	84	69.05%
El Camino College	115	81.74%	95	85.26%	103	91.26%	113	92.04%	69	94.20%
El Camino College – Compton Education Center	34	85.29%	17	88.24%	65	66.15%	57	71.93%	44	81.82%
Everest College	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	64	68.75%
Evergreen Valley College	54	92.59%	68	88.24%	47	89.36%	65	86.15%	69	79.71%
Fresno City College	235	85.11%	303	79.87%	268	76.49%	308	77.92%	323	81.11%
Gavilan College	28	96.43%	12	83.33%	19	84.21%	23	91.3%	17	100.00%
Glendale Community College	94	87.23%	90	95.56%	94	88.3%	115	93.04%	98	91.84%
Golden West College	103	90.29%	123	93.50%	172	87.79%	143	91.61%	113	88.50%
Grossmont College	136	91.91%	145	79.31%	102	84.31%	141	89.36%	103	92.23%
Hartnell College	N/A	N/A	18	94.44%	32	84.38%	37	91.89%	52	94.23%
Holy Names University	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Humboldt State University	55	92.73%	46	82.61%	46	91.3%	50	82%	58	91.38%
Imperial Valley College	60	78.33%	56	66.07%	75	61.33%	76	88.16%	66	80.30%
Kaplan College	99	81.82%	110	73.64%	130	82.31%	183	93.99%	140	77.86%
Loma Linda University – ADN	138	84.06%	104	93.27%	121	91.74%	113	92.92%	119	93.28%
Loma Linda University – BSN	21	85.71%	11	72.73%	12	83.33%	7	85.71%	10	80.00%
Long Beach City College	106	88.68%	91	92.31%	135	97.04%	110	98.18%	127	92.91%
LA City College	57	91.23%	33	66.67%	65	86.15%	39	89.74%	44	95.45%
LA County College of Nursing & Allied	89	94.38%	135	91.11%	120	95.83%	129	97.67%	95	95.79%
LA Harbor College	97	94.85%	95	93.68%	97	95.88%	105	95.24%	104	98.08%
LA Pierce College	68	73.53%	69	82.61%	48	85.42%	48	97.92%	54	83.33%
LA Southwest College	30	73.33%	35	85.71%	49	79.59%	40	82.5%	42	83.33%
LA Trade-Tech College	48	62.5%	49	61.22%	32	62.5%	65	75.38%	30	90.00%
LA Valley College	75	84%	73	87.67%	71	90.14%	109	88.07%	86	91.86%
Los Medanos College	34	85.29%	46	82.61%	45	91.11%	59	91.53%	46	89.13%
Mendocino College	18	83.33%	19	89.47%	37	94.59%	15	93.33%	28	96.43%
Merced College	39	92.31%	35	68.57%	42	78.57%	50	80%	49	85.71%
Merritt College	35	85.71%	43	95.35%	24	95.83%	68	97.06%	18	100.00%
Mira Costa College	N/A	N/A	7	100%	26	100%	21	90.48%	29	96.55%
Mission College	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	28	82.14%	38	81.58%
Modesto Junior College	160	93.13%	144	93.06%	125	93.6%	123	86.18%	145	84.83%
Monterey Peninsula College	48	97.92%	44	88.64%	44	86.36%	52	100%	53	96.23%
Moorpark College	90	95.56%	70	91.43%	76	89.47%	94	88.3%	62	90.32%
Mount St. Mary’s College – ADN	95	66.32%	115	80%	107	82.24%	94	89.36%	85	78.82%
Mount St. Mary’s College – BSN	122	89.34%	137	76.64%	164	84.76%	137	86.13%	162	76.54%
Mt. San Antonio College	102	95.1%	127	95.28%	239	89.54%	169	94.08%	158	91.14%
Mt. San Jacinto College	61	91.8%	74	85.14%	70	88.57%	75	96%	79	84.81%
Napa Valley College	84	80.95%	81	75.31%	75	78.67%	69	84.06%	91	90.11%
National University – ADN	42	80.95%	59	76.27%	45	68.89%	10	90%	3	100.00%
National University – BSN	41	78.05%	82	79.27%	69	79.71%	148	77.7%	188	75.53%
Ohlone College	57	92.98%	50	90%	46	95.65%	48	95.83%	59	96.61%
Pacific Union College	126	80.95%	69	71.01%	111	81.08%	83	91.57%	91	87.91%
Palomar College	67	98.51%	41	97.56%	71	97.18%	55	87.27%	45	95.56%
Pasadena City College	101	94.06%	113	93.81%	110	90%	121	86.78%	110	95.45%
Point Loma Nazarene College	48	91.67%	58	91.38%	41	100%	47	93.62%	42	97.62%
Porterville College	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Reedley College at Madera Community College Center	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Rio Hondo College	83	85.54%	88	78.41%	99	92.93%	116	91.38%	97	92.78%
Riverside City College	131	95.42%	176	88.64%	206	89.81%	178	92.7%	195	91.79%
Sacramento City College	144	99.31%	143	96.50%	160	92.5%	85	92.94%	153	98.04%
Saddleback College	105	99.05%	125	94.40%	113	95.58%	107	99.07%	105	94.29%
Samuel Merritt University – BSN	178	92.13%	258	92.25%	290	87.93%	421	87.41%	346	87.86%
Samuel Merritt University – MSN	53	100%	97	95.88%	85	88.24%	94	92.55%	81	95.06%
San Bernardino Valley College	78	85.9%	76	89.47%	90	82.22%	101	82.18%	77	83.12%
San Diego City College	62	88.71%	74	93.24%	75	88%	56	89.29%	60	90.00%
San Diego State University	169	97.04%	177	92.09%	156	92.31%	222	92.34%	265	92.83%
San Francisco State University – BSN	98	88.78%	126	81.75%	114	85.09%	104	90.38%	123	78.86%
San Francisco State University – MSN	40	82.5%	51	86.27%	52	82.69%	43	93.02%	2	100.00%
San Joaquin Delta College	139	79.14%	132	71.97%	179	85.47%	153	88.89%	147	90.84%
San Joaquin Valley College	N/A	N/A	20	85%	12	91.67%	41	78.05%	76	53.95%
Santa Ana College	104	93.27%	104	86.54%	131	85.5%	111	95.5%	134	88.06%
Santa Barbara City College	41	90.24%	35	88.57%	47	93.62%	69	88.41%	52	86.54%
Santa Monica College	57	92.98%	74	81.08%	56	94.64%	78	97.44%	72	94.44%
Santa Rosa Junior College	68	97.06%	76	93.42%	125	94.4%	123	91.87%	95	92.63%
Shasta College	86	90.7%	92	91.30%	62	91.94%	49	83.67%	65	90.77%
Shepherd University	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	1	100.00%
Sierra College	23	100%	54	98.15%	70	92.86%	50	94%	49	95.92%
Simpson University	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Solano Community College	31	70.97%	28	82.14%	79	77.22%	56	85.71%	46	89.13%
Sonoma State University – BSN	46	95.65%	38	84.21%	32	96.88%	27	92.59%	34	94.12%
Sonoma State University – MSN	N/A	N/A	12	100%	N/A	N/A	17	100%	N/A	N/A
Southwestern College	50	82%	54	83.33%	70	91.43%	68	73.53%	73	72.60%
The Valley Foundation School of Nursing at San Jose State University	161	82.61%	164	75.61%	176	77.84%	147	87.07%	147	91.84%
United States University	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	8	62.5%	28	71.43%
Unitek College	N/A	N/A	36	69.44%	55	83.64%	83	65.06%	82	75.61%
UC Irvine	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	37	83.78%	41	87.80%
UC Los Angeles – BSN	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	49	89.80%
UC Los Angeles – MSN	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	51	90.2%	54	92.59%	61	90.16%
UC San Francisco	68	98.53%	66	93.94%	73	93.15%	77	93.51%	84	91.67%
University of Phoenix at Modesto	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	5	100%	41	73.17%
University of San Diego/Hahn	39	94.87%	15	93.33%	26	92.31%	41	100%	54	88.89%
University of San Francisco – BSN	127	96.85%	137	87.59%	132	90.91%	128	91.41%	156	87.82%
University of San Francisco – MSN	47	100%	46	95.65%	82	98.78%	55	90.91%	55	81.82%
Ventura College	75	93.33%	112	89.29%	92	92.39%	108	92.59%	82	96.34%
Victor Valley College	41	87.8%	69	95.65%	95	88.42%	107	92.52%	108	89.81%
West Coast University – Inland Empire – ADN	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	29	72.41%	108	84.26%
West Coast University – Inland Empire – BSN	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
West Coast University – Los Angeles – ADN	99	82.83%	243	86.83%	282	86.88%	292	87.33%	228	83.33%
West Coast University – Los Angeles – BSN	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
West Coast University – Orange County – ADN	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	46	93.48%	287	85.71%	155	75.48%
West Coast University – Orange County – BSN	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Western University of Health Sciences	37	72.97%	41	92.68%	46	86.96%	46	84.78%	55	87.27%
West Hills College Lemoore	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	2	100%	49	87.76%
Yuba College	35	91.43%	37	89.19%	50	86%	40	92.5%	68	97.06%

CULA Best Nursing Schools in California

admin — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 23:22:54 +0000

Nursing Schools in California

There are currently 40 nursing schools in California that are accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACA). Prior to applying for a PhD in Nursing, going either the traditional route or by distance education (online PhD nursing programs), you can earn your prerequisite degree in any number of nursing schools in California. Our spotlight this week is the California University Los Angeles (CULA) School of Nursing, which currently offers an undergraduate degree (BSN) Bachelor of Science in nursing, a Master of Science in nursing for students with or without an RN license. CULA has actually partnered with the University of Michigan in creating the Bridges to Doctoral Program, a cooperative between both schools. The Bridges to the PhD in nursing program applicants must meet the following eligibility profile:

Currently enrolled in the first year of a CSULA MSW or MSN program
US citizenship or permanent resident status
Interest in a career in conducting research on health disparities in Social Work or Nursing
Membership in an underrepresented group, e.g. African America, Hispanic, Asian/ Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders and American Indians
Or Economically Disadvantaged students who have experienced financial hardship as a result of family economic circumstances or demonstrated financial need (based on completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA) OR having a disability.
Minimum Undergraduate GPA of 3.2

Alternatively, if you are not ready or qualify for the Bridges program, the M.S. nursing program at CULA is tailed for students who hold a RN (registered nurse) license and the MSN is for students who do not. The MSN is specifically for students who already hold a BS degree in another discipline and are not licensed RNs. CULA has a small school of nursing, with roughly only 400 undergraduate students and 200 graduate level students. It is recognized by the California Board of Nursing and is accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

The following are graduate programs currently offered at the CULA School of Nursing:

Nursing Education
Nursing Administration
Psychological/Mental Health CNS
School Health insurance

CULA offers four graduate nursing specialties including:

Primary and acute adult
Primary child
Family care
Psychological/mental health

Upon graduation, individuals must take and pass specific licensing examinations prior to working as a professional healthcare worker. The pass rate for nurses holding a BSN and sitting for the NCLEX (National Counsel Licensure Examination) was 93% (2010-2011) and is one of the highest ranking pass rates of all nursing schools in California. This represents 82 undergraduate (BSN) students who sat for the exam. Graduate nursing school test scores was also amongst the highest at Graduate student passing scores were also the highest in California, whereby 100% of the 21 individuals who sat for the exam also passed it. The lowest pass rate score was San Joaquin Valley College, in which the pass rate was only 54% in which 76 students sat for the exam. Undoubtedly, this is why this private college is not a member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), whereas CULA is.

Nurses who are not looking to earn a degree, i.e. BSN, MSN, or PhD in Nursing can earn a graduate certificate at CULA in a number of nursing occupations including:

• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Adult Specialty Certificate
• Adult Nurse Practitioner Specialty Certificate
• Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program
• Nurse Practitioner: Psychiatric/Mental Health Certificate Program
• Nursing Administration
• Nursing Education Certificate Program
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Specialty Certificate
• Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

Whether you are ready to pursue a PhD in Nursing via the Bridges program, earn your MSN, or complete your BSN, CULA is one of the best nursing schools in California. Many professional nursing holding a MSN consider taking courses to earn a certificate in a specialty which they are currently employed or wish to transfer. Professional certificates are generally comprised of 7 courses. These courses may be transferable to another college program, should you wish to pursue your doctorate in nursing, such as a PhD in Nursing or DNP. It is always best to first consult with admissions to see whether or not these courses will be acceptable by your school.

CULA Best Nursing Schools in California was written by Brenne Meirowitz, BA, MA, MS.
©2011 Brenne Meirowitz & Online Nursing Programs, PhD in Nursing, & DNP Programs. All Rights Reserved.

Online DNP Programs

admin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 03:51:11 +0000

Online DNP Programs

Highly trained nurses are always in demand in the healthcare industry, and now online DNP programsallow busy RNs to earn an advanced degree from home. Earning a graduate degree in the nursing field will provide you with many new job opportunities at a high salary grade. Individuals who work in this field carry many responsibilities and are essential members of healthcare teams at hospital, medical facilities, and private offices.Becoming a doctor of nursing practice requires high-level study. Many programs will require that you complete a short residency or internship to hone your skills. Unlike the PhD in nursing, this degree is focused on caring for patients. Many individuals who complete this degree will work supervising teams of nurses. They strive to assess and improve care-giving services in medical facilities. As such, the training to earn this degree combines clinical research, advanced practice, and leadership skills training.

For nurses who work full-time and find attending on-campus classes difficult, online nursing programs are a great way to earn a degree. These programs use a combination of lecture format and student participation in online bulletin and discussion boards. Some online programs also utilize a live chat feature or online ‘live’ class sessions to bring students and their professors together throughout the semester. Online programs allow students to work on their assignments at whatever time of day is convenient, with professors setting deadlines for the due dates of assignments and projects.

Almost all DNP programs feature a combination of intense, science-based courses and professional residencies or internships. The purpose of the residency/internship is both to allow nurses hands-on training in their new profession and to provide opportunities for their mentors to rate their leadership skills. This portion of the degree program also provides the chance for student to assess nursing systems in a real world work environment. Some colleges run medical facilities where students can complete their clinical practice, while other students will identify opportunities at facilities that are not directly affiliated with specific schools.

The core curriculum for these programs also focuses on the advanced care of patients. Clinical assessment and diagnosis standards and tools are covered. Individuals in these programs may choose to pick a specialty or focus area within the healthcare field. They will train to work in this field. This training includes completing a residency in the student’s chosen specialty. Many programs also require that students attend two-to-four week intensive sessions during the summer or the regular school year. Students who study online generally have to attend these on-campus programs as well.Many colleges and universities now offer online DNP programs for busy students. Both the University of Arizona College of Nursing and the University of Alabama at Birmingham offer model online programs in this field. Students who attend these universities will complete approximately four years of coursework before they earn their degrees. Because students are not in a traditional campus environment, identifying preceptors for the residency or clinical practice portion of the program is the student’s responsibility. It is important to keep in mind that students who attend non-traditional programs through accredited universities are still eligible for federal student aid.

Nurses who are interested in career advancement but do not have the time to attend traditional on-campus classes may benefit from online DNP programs. These programs allow students who work full-time to study and earn advanced degrees. Individuals who graduate from such programs are in high demand in the medical field and will find many employment opportunities nation-wide.

PhD Nursing Schools in California

admin — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 02:35:58 +0000

A PhD in Nursing is a worthy investment as the competition for nurses’ employment has increased more today than in any other decade in the medical and healthcare industry. There are a number of good nursing schools in California where you can earn a graduate degree in nursing. The nursing profession is also tough on the job searching market, because being a nurse is a serious commitment. Public and private employers in the medical and healthcare industry only accept competitive and devoted nurses in their respective rosters. What will put a registered nurse back on track and in demand when out job hunting? Obtaining a PhD in Nursing puts you on edge from all the other Nursing applicants out there.

In the United States alone, nursing schools in California is only second to the largest in New York. However, there are only nine out of forty colleges in California which offer Doctorate in Nursing Practice or DNP programs. DNP programs consist of courses which are directly associated with the field of nursing and contribute to the advancement of the professional nurse holistically.

The DNP program also trains healthcare providers with advanced methods including treatment and diagnosis in approaches similar to a doctor. Those who have completed the program nurture a sense of leadership to other nurses when on the field.

Top requirements for a PhD in Nursing program include a working experience as a nurse in a hospital or any other healthcare setting. Applicants need to have finished a four year degree. All applicants will be required to submit their official records at the time of enrolment and may be generally required to have a master’s degree.

Loma Linda University in California requires a BSN and MSN and takes generally three years to successfully complete the PhD in Nursing program. Loma Linda University’s DNP program is integrated with ethics and Christian Leadership courses designed to provide ethical and quality practices in the field.

University of California, San Francisco’s PhD in Nursing curriculum is designed to develop habits of scholarly approaches and applying them to problems relevant to the field of nursing. Other areas include independent study and dissertation focus for the completion of the program.

AZUSA Pacific University is proud of its PhD in Nursing for interested applicants, as it emphasizes on Health of the Family and Community or International Health, which are both research-based programs designed to prepare its graduates for a life of teaching and academic excellence.

With California State University, interested applicants can choose between Doctor of Nursing (ND) which requires three to five years of study focusing on the role of advance nurse practitioner or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), an emergency program requiring a full time study of three years, intended to prepare its graduates for leadership and managerial positions in research, clinical care delivery and system management.

Fairfield University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice is a clinical doctorate program which is competitive in advanced specialty nursing practice comparable to clinical doctorates in other health care disciplines like pharmacy, physical therapy and medicine. Its focuses include population-level healthcare, leadership, business management, clinical scholarship, policy making and information technology.

The graduate of any PhD in Nursing program will be able to provide excellent care to patients and apply leadership skills among peers and evaluate policies in the medical and healthcare industry. This puts the premium on DNPs who are involved in evaluating and structuring patient care programs, equipping graduates with analytical skills and procedures. Becoming a PhD in Nursing graduate is a challenge which promises professional growth and career satisfaction in the field.

In California, graduates of PhD in Nursing take special licensure examinations before they are allowed to practice at this level. They are also allowed to prescribe drugs after applying and having been approved by the DEA.

Nursing Schools in California

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Nursing Schools in California

In the United States alone, the number of nursing schools in California is one of the largest, second only to New York, which is number one in the country. If you are only interested in a doctorate nursing degree like the Doctor of Nursing Practice, out of the forty colleges, there are only nine that offer DNP programs in the state of California. The field of nursing is a growing field and the DNP programs will provide courses that are directly connected to this branch of nursing as well as the field of nursing as a whole.

Doctors of Nursing Practice are healthcare providers that provide an advanced level of care. DNPs treat and diagnose, in a manner similar to that of a doctor but without the title of Medical Doctor (MD). Persons who are interested in the DNP programs and live in the state of California desire this role because it balances quality hands on care as well as leadership to other nurses.

Please continue reading for the nine nursing schools in California that offer DNP programs:

Loma Linda University located in Loma Linda, CA
Again, a MSN and BSN are required before you can apply to this university. It generally takes three years to successfully obtain the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. What that is comprised of is 63 units, which is the equivalent to 42 semester units. This program is designed for those individuals who are already working in the field of nursing. The program encompasses two years of classroom coursework and about one year of DNP project implementation. Loma Linda University is unique in that it has three courses that are related to ethics and Christian Leadership, that is designed to help students provide quality, ethical care to those persons in “vulnerable populations”.

Samuel Merritt University located in Oakland, CA
The DNP program at Samuel Merritt University is relatively new in that it was started in the spring of 2011. This school is also designed for working professionals, in that you must currently hold a RN licensure in the state of residence. In order to complete the program, students must complete 36 hours of classroom curriculum training, which should take two years to complete.

University of San Diego located in San Diego, CA
According to U.S. News the University of San Diego is ranked in the top ten percent of Graduate Programs in nursing. This program offers two paths to prospective students and possession of your BSN or MSN will dictate the path. An individual who already has a Master’s in nursing and wants to enroll in the DNP program at this university will only have to take 34 units in order to be eligible for the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. However, this school also offers a post-BSN to DNP program for RNs. This path takes three years of full-time study, however, part-time study is available also. Additionally, the curriculum can range from 78-91 semester credits but where a prospective student will fall in terms of that range will depend on their focus of study.

University of San Francisco located in San Francisco, CA
The program at the University of San Francisco differs in that its primarily focus is geared toward students who already hold their BSN and want to transition to a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. This program requires 82-94 credits and takes about four years to complete. However, for students who already hold a MSN, the credit hours required will be adjusted accordingly. This university uses a hybrid of classroom and online courses, because the expectation is that most of the students in the program are working professionals.

Western University of Health Sciences located in Pomona, CA
Western University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program is primarily a web-based curriculum that is geared toward working professionals and individuals who live in rural areas. However, twice a semester, weekend seminars take place at the Pomona, CA campus. The program is designed toward individuals who already have their MSN, it is a prerequisite for admittance into this school. This program is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The curriculum consists of 30 semester units, which should be completed within two years. Additionally, students will be tested on their capacity for distance learning before
admittance.

Brandman University located in Irvine, CA
Brandman University is a part of the Chapman University system and offers a Bachelors of Nursing to a Doctor of Nursing Practice program. This program is catered to working professionals offers a mix of online and classroom training and eight immersions sessions (several days each) throughout the program to take place at Brandman University’s Irvine, California campus. The curriculum consists of 73 credits to be completed in 2 years full time or 3 years with a combination of part-time and full time study.

California State University (Long Beach, Fullerton, and Los Angeles)
California State University does not currently have a nursing program. The university plans to launch three Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) pilot programs next year, pending approval by their Board of Trustees. You must contact each university for admissions and tentative curriculum requirements.

As you can see, there are many nursing schools in California, you just have to decide which would be better suited for your unique needs.

DNP Programs

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DNP Programs

Motivated individuals who are currently working in the nursing field can continue in DNP programs to enhance their knowledge of medicine and medical systems, and to advance in the healthcare industry. As a doctor of nursing practice, you will be working as an advanced practice nurse. Many individuals who pursue their DNP wish to specialize in a certain arena of the healthcare industry. California universities estimate that an individual with a DNP degree currently earns about $96,000 per year. The time invested in earning a DNP more than pays off in the long run, both fiscally and in career satisfaction.

Most DNP programs in California require that candidates take the GRE and have experience working as nurses in a hospital or other healthcare setting. Candidates for these programs need to hold a four-year degree. Individuals who wish to pursue a PhD in Nursing, generally granted through the same department which hosts the doctor of nursing practice program, may be required to hold a masters degree at the time they apply for admission. All candidates will be required to submit their undergraduate transcripts.

The majority of programs in this field take four to six years to complete. The course schedules are designed with the working nurse in mind, allowing students to continue working while pursuing their advanced degrees. Many schools offer a hybrid program, with classes offering both on-campus and online sessions to best meet the needs of busy nurses. Generally, students who hold their BSN in Nursing will receive their MSN during their first two years of study and will complete their doctorate-level coursework over the next two to two-and-a-half years.

DNP programs aim to educate nurses for work in an increasingly complex, ever-changing field. As such, candidates in these programs will undergo training in many dimensions of healthcare practice, include ethics, organizational science, and psychosocial study. Experience in these fields is essential to a long-lasting and fruitful career in a profession that is increasingly in the public eye. DNP candidates are trained to manage and evaluate nursing systems and to implement new programs in a variety of healthcare settings. In the workplace, these highly-trained nurses will be responsible for administration and management as well as patient care.

The first few semesters of the program generally focus on understanding the foundations of the field and the various data analysis methods that are used when evaluating nursing systems. Many programs also require a course in scholarly writing during the first few semester of the program. As studies progress, the student completes some combination of courses on leadership, fiscal and organizational management, health policy, and resources management. These courses are taken concurrently with, or followed immediately by, advanced topics in the practice of medicine and drug therapy.

In order to become a doctor of nursing practice, the student will also need to complete supervised practicums during their course of study. These practicums are generally a graduated series in a clinical setting specific to the student’s field of interest. The practicums are an opportunity for the student to apply their knowledge in a clinical setting and to refine and perfect their skills.

The student who successfully graduates as a doctor of nursing practice will be able to provide excellent, in-depth care to patients. He or she will be aware of how local, state, and federal healthcare policy impacts their clients and their workplace. They are trained to understand policy and to advocate for practices and programs which will be of benefit to patients and to the field of healthcare on the whole. Because DNPs will be actively involved in evaluating and designing patient care programs, they are trained in analytical methods and procedures.

In California, doctors of nursing practice take special licensing exams before they can practice at this level. They are also allowed to prescribe drugs and have to apply with the DEA to be able to do so. Universities with DNP programs prepare students for the boards and exams they will need to pass. Programs are designed to meet all the requirements of various licensing agencies so that the graduating student will be able to begin work at this level of nursing after they have completed their coursework.

Becoming a doctor of nursing practice is a challenging process that allows the promising nurse to grow professionally, academically, and personally. DNP programs prepare students for success in this challenging, ever-growing portion of the healthcare industry. Successfully completing study for a DNP affords excellent career opportunities and allows passionate nurses to impact and change the field they love.

National DNP Conference Update

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September 1, 2011

The Fourth Annual Doctors of Nursing Practice (DNP) Conference takes place

September 28 – 30, 2011

Impacting Health Care Policy

The Westin is sold out

We have overflow contracts with the Marriott and the W – but they are filling up quickly

Conference registration is very near capacity. If you are a presenter and have not registered, contact us immediately
We have a waiting list anticipating cancellations. If you would like to attend but have not yet registered, please let us know and we will try our best to accommodate your request.

We proudly announce this year’s keynote speakers:

Diana J. Mason, PhD, RN, FAAN

Kathleen M. White, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN

Karen H. Morin, RN, DSN, ANEF

Other presentations / panel discussions:

“Everything You Wanted to Know about Policy but were Afraid to Ask”

“Past, Present and Future of DNP (Doctor o Nursing Practice) Certification”

“2011 DNP Outcome Survey Results”

“The Sauce of being a DNP: Challenges on All Fronts”

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BE A SPONSOR AND SUPPORTER!

There are many ways to sponsor this event. Explore opportunities to share information about your university, service or organization. The number of exhibitors and speaker sponsers are growing.

Now’s the time to step up and have your organization included in this year’s event.

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First Annual DNP Meet Market

This year we are executing an idea recommended by past conference attendees. A need to have key employers meet with DNP graduates spurred us to develop a section of the conference for the Career Opportunities “Meet Market”

The First Annual Meet Market, will take place Friday September 30, 2011 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. This is an opportunity to meet DNP graduates and potential employers that are ahead of the curve recognizing the value of bringing this level of advance practice nurse into their respective organization.

Please contact us if you wish to attend or participate in the Meet Market this year! Rates for booths at this event are available on our website. See you there!

*The Careers Page is launched and ready for listings!

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Goodwill Donations Needed

We are partnering with Goodwill.

Please bring any gently worn clothing to

donate, including unwanted business attire. There is a major demand for career training and professional development in New Orleans not only because of Hurricane Katrina, but also because of the BP Oil Spill. Tax receipts will be made available for those who need them. Please be part of this effort to help rebuild New Orleans.

Bring one complete set of clothing – donate to a worthwhile cause – and leave room for purchases you make before going home!

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Nursing Schools in California

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Nursing Schools in California

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) lists forty Nursing Schools in California. Of these forty nursing schools, fourteen administer online nursing programs, online nursing degrees, or online nursing classes. Seven award PhD in Nursing degrees and nine award DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) degrees. Most schools award RN to BSN and LVN to BSN degrees, although there are a few that only award graduate degrees MSN and higher.

Most Nursing Schools in California are state schools and fall under the UC (University of California) or CU (California University) systems. There are also a number of Catholic and Protestant parochial nursing schools, and the remaining are secular private schools. All in all, the nursing profession has a lot of scholarship and grant money available, so future nursing students should not be too concerned about tuition costs.

Arcata
Humboldt State University
RN-BSN
Online/Distance Learning: no

Azusa
Azusa Pacific University School of Nursing
Christian philosphy
BSN, MSN, PhD in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner, CEU (online)

Bakersfield
California State University-Bakersfield
CSUB RN to BSN, BSN, MSN, Nurse Practitioner
Online Nursing Programs: No

Camarillo
California State University-Channel Islands
ADN to BSN, RN to BSN
Online Nursing Programs: No

Carson
California State University-Dominguez Hills
RN to BSN, MSN, Nurse Practitioner
Online Nursing Programs: Yes

Chico
California State University-Chico
BSN, LVN to BSN, RN to BSN, MSN
Online Nursing Programs: Yes

Fresno
California State University-Fresno
BSN, MSN, School Nurse, DNP
Online Nursing Programs: Yes – undergraduate only

Fresno Pacific University
RN to BSN, Pre-MSN
Online Nursing Programs: No

Fullerton
California State University-Fullerton
RN to BSN, BSN, MSN, DNP
Online Nursing Programs: Yes – RN to BSN

Hayward
California State University – East Bay
RN to BSN, RN Residency
Online Nursing Programs: No

Irvine
Brandman University
RN to BSN, BSN to DNP, Post-Masters to DNP, CEU
Online Nursing Programs: Yes

Concordia University
BSN, LVN to BSN, RN to BSN
Accelerated BSN
Online Nursing Programs: No

University of California – Irvine
BSN, Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Post graduate
Online Nursing Programs: No

La Jolla
National University
LVN to BSN, BSN, Graduate Certificate in Nursing Informatics
Accelerated BSN
Online Nursing Programs: No

La Mirada
Biola University
BSN
Online Nursing Programs: No

Loma Linda
Loma Linda University
BSN, MSN, PhD in Nursing, DNP
Online Nursing Programs: Yes

Long Beach
California State University-Long Beach
BSN, MSN, Nurse Practitioner, School Nurse
Online Nursing Programs: No

Los Angeles
California State University, Los Angeles
BSN, MSN, PhD in Nursing, DNP
Online Nursing Programs: No

Mount St. Mary’s College
ADN, BSN, MSN
Online Nursing Programs: No

University of California-Los Angeles
BSN, MSN, PhD in Nursing, Post-Master Certificate
Online Nursing Programs: No

West Coast University
RN to BSN, LVN to BSN, BSN, MSN
Online Nursing Programs: Yes

Northridge
California State University-Northridge
BSN, RN to BSN, School Nurse
Accelerated Nursing
Online Nursing Programs: No

Oakland
Holy Names College
RN to BSN, LVN to BSN, BSN, MSN, FNP
Online Nursing Programs: No

Samuel Merritt University
Catholic Philosphy
BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, DNP
Online Nursing Programs: Yes

Pomona
Western University of Health Sciences
ADN to MSN, FNP, MSN, DNP
Online Nursing Programs: Yes

Riverside
California Baptist University
Christian Bible College
RN to BSN, BSN, MSN
Online Nursing Programs: No

Rohnert Park
Sonoma State University
BSN, MSN
Online Nursing Programs: Yes

Sacramento
California State University-Sacramento
RN to BSN, LVN to BSN, BSN, MSN, FNP
Online Nursing Programs: Yes

University of California-Davis
MSN, PhD in Nursing
Online Nursing Programs: No

San Bernardino
California State University-San Bernardino
RN to BSN, BSN, MSN
Online Nursing Programs: Yes

San Diego
Point Loma Nazarene University
BSN, MSN, CNS, Post-Masters
Online Nursing Programs: No

San Diego State University
LVN to BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, School Nurse, Post-Masters
Online Nursing Programs: No

University of San Diego Hahn School of Nursing
Health Care Informatics, PhD in Nursing, BSN to PhD Nursing, DNP
Online Nursing Programs: No

San Francisco
San Francisco State University
BSN, MSN, FNP
Online Nursing Programs: No

University of California-San Francisco
MSN, PhD in Nursing
Online Nursing Programs: No

University of San Francisco
BSN, MSN, DNP, BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP
Online Nursing Programs: Yes

San Jose
San Jose State University
RN to BSN, BSN, MSN, DNP
Online Nursing Programs: No

San Marcos
California State University – San Marcos
BSN, LVN-to BSN, RN-to-BSN, RN to MSN, Accelerated BSN
Online Nursing Programs: No

San Rafael
Dominican University of California
BSN, MSN
Online Nursing Programs: No

Turlock
California State University-Stanislaus
RN to BSN, LVN to BSN, MSN
Online Nursing Programs: No

Nursing Schools in California

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Nursing Schools in California

There are forty Nursing Schools in California that are acknowledged member nursing schools of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). These nursing schools offer degrees of higher education as well as CEU (continuing education units), certifications, and post-doctorate degrees. The following list is alphabetized by city in which the nursing school is located. Each nursing school is a part of a college or university – not a standalone school. Each are accredited and many of them also offer online nursing programs and online nursing degrees, while some just offer a few select online nursing classes.

Arcata, CA
Humboldt State University

Azusa, CA
Azusa Pacific University School of Nursing

Bakersfield, CA
California State University-Bakersfield

Camarillo, CA
California State University-Channel Islands

Carson, CA
California State University-Dominguez Hills

Chico, CA
California State University-Chico

Fresno, CA

California State University-Fresno
Fresno Pacific University

Fullerton, CA
California State University-Fullerton

Hayward, CA
California State University – East Bay

Irvine, CA

Brandman University
Concordia University
University of California – Irvine

La Jolla, CA
National University

La Mirada, CA
Biola University

Loma Linda, CA
Loma Linda University

Long Beach, CA
California State University-Long Beach

Los Angeles, CA

California State University (CSULA)
Mount St. Mary’s College
University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)
West Coast University

Northridge, CA
California State University-Northridge (CSUN)

Oakland, CA

Holy Names College
Samuel Merritt University

Pomona, CA
Western University of Health Sciences

Riverside, CA
California Baptist University

Sacramento, CA

California State University-Sacramento (CSUS)
University of California-Davis (UCD)

San Bernardino, CA
California State University-San Bernardino (CSUSB)

San Diego, CA

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego State University (SDSU)

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco State University
University of California-San Francisco (UCSF)
University of San Francisco

San Jose, CA
San Jose State University

San Marcos, CA
California State University – San Marcos (CSUSM)

San Rafael, CA
Dominican University of California

San Diego, CA

University of San Diego

Rohnert Park, CA
Sonoma State University

Turlock, CA
California State University-Stanislaus

The number of nursing schools in California is the second largest in the United States, just behind New York, which takes first place. Both states offer traditional learning, as well as online nursing programs, online nursing degrees, and online nursing classes. All schools listed are accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). In addition to higher degrees, many of the nursing schools in California also offer CEU, certificate, and post-doctorial nursing degrees. Financial aid is often generous, so look hard and dig deep for scholarship money.

Written by Brenne Meirowitz, BA, MA, MS
©2011 Brenne Meirowitz & Online Nursing Programs, PhD in Nursing, & DNP Programs. All Rights Reserved.

National DNP Conference

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The DNP conference is nearing full capacity. Register Now! Some have cancelled allowing for additional attendees. 4th National DNP Conference: Impacting Health Care Policy, September 28, 29 and 30, 2011

The Westin New Orleans Canal Place
100 Rue Iberville, New Orleans, LA 70130
504/566-7006

This activity has been submitted to the Arizona Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. The Arizona Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Time	Event	Location	Available CE
8AM	Set up begins	—	—
11AM	Registration Poster Presentations and Exhibitors Available	Foyer 1, 2, 3, 4, 5	1.0
12:30PM	Lunch Buffet – Open Seating	Ballrooms 1 & 2	—
1PM	Opening Announcements	Ballrooms 1 & 2	—
1:15-2:15PM	Marie G. Young, DNP, MSN, FNP, PMHNP Deborah Woda, DNP, APRN, CNM; Michael J. Terry, DNP, FNP, PMHNP and David G. O’Dell, DNP, FNP-BC Panel Discussion The Sauce of being a DNP: Challenges on All Fronts Presentation Handouts Pending	Ballrooms 1 & 2	1.0
2:15-3:15PM	Poster Presentations / Exhibitor	Foyer 1, 2, 4, 5	1.0
3:15-4:15PM	Concurrent Breakout Sessions		1.0
Session W1	Donna M. Emanuele, DNP, FNP-BC, RN Western University of Health Sciences Legislative Strategies: Momentum to Drive “Audacious” Policy Change Presentation Handouts Pending ~ and ~ Ruselle S. DeBonis, DNP, MA, ARNP, FNP-C, CFCN Allen College Developing Advocacy through Service	Terrace
Session W2	Laurie Anne Ferguson, DNP, APRN, FNP-C Loyola University & Varnado Family Practice Health Literacy: The Road to Improved Health Outcomes ~ and ~ Melanie G. Hardin-Pierce, DNP, RN, APRN, BC University of Kentucky College of Nursing and Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington, KY Karen Stokley Hill, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington, KY Patricia B. Howard, PhD, RN, FAAN University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY Academic Practice Partnership: Collaborating to Improve Quality in Acute Care Services	River Room
Session W3	Kathryn E. Anderson, PhD, ARNP, LMFT Georgia Southern University Developing DNP Policy Leaders in Addressing Health Disparities through Education Assignments Presentation Handouts Pending ~ and ~ Rose B. Knapp, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC Monmouth University Implementing EHR into the APN practice: implications for Healthcare Reform and Patient Outcomes	Chairman
Session W4	Noelle C. Lipkin, DNP, APRN-BC Gulf Coast Practitioner Services The DNP and Environmental Health Policy: Opportunity for Leadership and Collaboration ~ and ~ Sharon L. Stanke, MSN, RN (DNP 8-2011) Minneapolis VA Health Care System A Brave New World of Nursing: Our Profession’s Current & Future Role as Dr. Nurse	Executive
Session W5	Charles P. Cooley, DNP Veterans Affairs VISN 6 Public Policy Involvement and Behavioral Intentions Towards Health Policy Research Among Doctorally Prepared Nurses ~ and ~ Margaret R. Migaud, DNP, FNP-BC HCA Corrections, Orange, California Does the DNP Change Clinical Practice?	Imperial
4:15-4:30PM	Transition to Central Conference Center	—	—
4:30-4:45PM	Opening Announcements	Ballrooms 1 & 2	—
5-6PM	Diana Mason, PhD, RN, FAAN Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Nursing Co-Director of the Hunter College Center for Health, Media, and Policy Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing City University of New York Nursing and Health Policy: Leadership in an Era of Health Care Reform Presentation Handouts Pending Sponsored by Loyola University School of Nursing, New Orleans	Ballrooms 1 & 2	1.0
6-7:30PM	Reception / Poster Presentations / Exhibitors	Foyer 1, 2, 4, 5 Ballrooms 1 & 2	1.5
7:30PM	Dinner on Own	—	—

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Time	Event	Location	Available CE
8AM	Registration Poster Presentations and Exhbitors Available Continental Breakfast	Foyer 1,2,4,5	1.0
9:30AM	Welcome / Announcements	—	—
9:45-10:45AM	Kathleen M. White, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Senior Advisor to the Office of Workforce Policy and Performance Management, U.S. Health Resources Services Administration, Associate Professor, Department of Health Systems and Outcomes, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing Translation of Evidence into Policy: Beyond Essential V into Practice Presentation Handouts Pending	Ballrooms 1 & 2	1.0
11AM-12PM	Nancy M. Short, DrPH, MBA, BSN, RN Duke University School of Nursing Everything You Wanted to Know About Policy But Were Afraid to Ask (tentative title) Presentation Handouts Pending	Ballrooms 1 & 2	1.0
12-1:30PM	Guest Lunch Speaker: Michael A. Carter, DNSc, DNP, FAAN, FNP/GNP-BC, APN, CNE University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Nursing, Memphis Past, Present, and Future of DNP Certification Presentation Handouts Pending Lunch Poster Presentations / Exhibitors	Foyer 1, 2 4 5 Ballrooms 1 & 2	1.0
1:30-2:30PM	Concurrent Breakout Sessions		1.0
Session T1	Joyce M. Knestrick, PhD, CRNP, FAANP Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing Using the CoI Model to Create a Healh Care Policy and Politics Course for DNP Students Carol M. Patton, Dr.PH, RN, FNP-BC, CRNP, CNE Chamberlain College of Nursing The Role of the DNP as a Tranformational Leader in Health Systems Through Application of Evidence-Based Practice Presentation Handouts Pending	Terrace
Session T2	Sarah P. Farrell, PhD, RN, CNL, PMHCNS-BC and Nancy Overstreet, DNP, RN University of Virginia *IOM Priorities of Care: Health Policy Implication* Presentation Handouts Pending ~ and ~ Carolyn M. Rutledge, PhD, FNP-BC Old Dominion University DNP Providers that are Changing the Face of Healthcare	River Room
Session T3	Denise G. Hite, DNP, CRNP, MSN Cullman Regional Orthopedics and Sports Medicine A Policy Change Initiative with a Third Party Payer ~ and ~ Joseph F. Burkard, DNSc, CRNA University Of San Diego APRNs Returning for Doctoral Degrees: Identifying Health Policy Needs	Chairman
Session T4	Ann H. Cary, PhD MPH RN Loyola University New Orleans Leadership Lessons in Project Management: Are you at the Table or on the Menu? ~ and ~ Elizabeth E. Cooper, DNP,RN, CNE, CNL University of San Francisco Creating a Culture of Blameless Reporting and Transparency in Nursing Education: Moving Health Care Policy Changes Forward	Executive
Session T5	Donna A. Dowling, PhD, RN Case Western Reserve University Making a Difference in the Magnet Environment: DNP Contributions Presentation Handouts Pending ~ and ~ William M. Enlow, DNP, ACNP, CRNA Columbia University School of Nursing DNP Essentials are Instrumental to Effective Health Care Policy Advocacy	Imperial
2:30-3:00PM	Break / Exhibitors / Poster Presentations	Foyer 1, 2, 4, 5	0.5
3:00-4:00PM	Concurrent Breakout Sessions		1.0
Session T6	Arlene N. Hayne, DSN, RN and Sharron P. Schlosser, DSN, RN, CNE Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing, Samford University Using Problem Based Learning to Analyze Health Policy ~ and ~ Mary J. Schumann, DNP, MBA, RN, CPNP Nursing Alliance for Quality Care, George Washington University School of Nursing Bold Partnerships Among the Nation’s Leading Nursing Organizations, Consumers and other Stakeholders Presentation Handouts Pending	Terrace
Session T7	Kimberly P. Stephens, DNP, RN and Kimberly F. Whiteman, DNP, RN Waynesburg University Improving Quality through Partnerships: Bridging the Gap between Education and Practice ~ and ~ Susan S. VanBeuge, DNP, APN, FNP-BC University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and Kelly K. Wosnik, DNP, NP-C Orem, UT DNP Role Transition: Policy in Academics and Clinical Practice	River Room
Session T8	Michael J. Terry, DNP, FNP, PMHNP University of San Diego DNP’s Leading the Change to Integrate Behavioral Health Services into Primary Care Settings ~ and ~ Laurel S. Shepherd, PhD, PNP Old Dominion University Evidence to Influence Practice Policy: DNP Research Capstone Projects	Chairman
Session T9	Rick García, MS, RN, CCM and Karla Schmitt, PhD, MPH, ARNP College of Nursing, Florida State University Lessons Learned: Transforming an MSN to a DNP Presentation Handouts Pending ~ and ~ Jeanette S. Adams, PhD, ACNS, BC, CRNI University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies Experiential Practice Immersion to Promote the DNP role in Health Care Policy Presentation Handouts Pending	Executive
Session T10	Norma S Hannigan, DNP, MPH, FNP-BC, DCC Columbia University Educating DNP students about Health Policy and its Impact on Chronic Illness Management ~ and ~ Donna R. Hodnicki, PhD, FNP-BC, FAAN and Elaine S. Marshall, PhD, RN Georgia Southern University Creating Health Policy Success for DNP Students: A Course Initiative	Imperial
4:00PM	Today’s Sessions End / Evening On Your Own

Friday, September 30, 2011

Time	Event	Location	Available CE
8AM	Registration / Poster Presentations / Exhibitors / Breakfast	Foyer 1 – 5	1.0
9-9:15AM	Welcome / Announcements	Ballrooms 1 & 2	—
9:15-10:15AM	Karen H. Morin, RN, DSN, ANEF President of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International Graduate Program Director and Professor, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of Nursing Nursing Influencing Health Care Policy: A View From Abroad Presentation Handouts Pending	Ballrooms 1 & 2	1.0
10:15-10:30AM	Short Break Between Speakers	—	—
10:30-11:30AM	Karen Crowley, DNP, APRN-BC, WHNP, ANP Regis College School of Nursing and David G. O’Dell, DNP, FNP-BC Doctors of Nursing Practice, LLC 2011 DNP Outcomes Survey Results Presentation Handouts Pending	Ballrooms 1 & 2	1.0
11:30AM-1PM	Working Luncheon / Aggregate Group Input	Ballrooms 1 & 2	—
1PM to 5PM	DNP Career Fair “Meet Market” Meet DNP graduates and potential employers that are ahead of the curve recognizing the value of bringing this level of advanced practice nurse into their respective organizations. Join us as we meet, share, and explore new career opportunities. All Exhibitors and Poster Presenters Participate	Foyer 1, 2, 4, 5 Ballrooms 1 & 2	4.0
5PM	Conference Ends

Poster Presentations: Maximum of 8 sessions per 60 minutes = 1 Contact Hour

Laurel Ash, DNP, RN, CNP	College of St. Scholastica
Beatriz Bautista, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CCD, CDE	University of Texas-Pan American
Barbara Berg, DNP, CNS, PNP, CNE	Assistant Professor, Regis University
Dawn Carpenter, DNP, ACNP–BC	University of Massachusetts-Worchester
Laura Fillmore, DNP, RN	Associate Director, School of Nursing, Touro University
Dianne Fuller, DNP, FNP-C	University of Utah College of Nursing, Associate Professor, Director Post Master’s DNP Program; Director Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program
Donald Grimes, DNP, RN	Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Endicott College
Andra Hanlon, PhD, ARNP, CPNP	Director of NP Specializations & DNP Program Associate Professor, Barry University School of Nursing
Carolyn D. Hix, DNP, RN, NEA-BC	Middle Tennessee State University
Estrella Evangelista-Hoffman, DNP, MEd, CNL	Grand Canyon University
Judith Karschmer, PhD, APRN	Dean and Professor, University of San Francisco
Judi Kuric, DNP, RN, ACNP–BC, CNRN	University of Southern Indiana
Mary Marchetto, DNP, APRN	Director, Nursing Education and Research Center, VA Maryland Medical Center
Diane McGinnis, DNP, APN-FNP, NP-C	Nevada State Representative AANP
Nancy O’Connor, PhD, ANP-BC	Madonna University and William Beaumont Health System
Linda Olson Keller, DNP, RN, FAAN	University of Minnesota School of Nursing
Iris Sanchez, DNP, APRN-BC, FNP-BC, CDE, BC-ADMNP	Weslaco Medical Clinic
Teresa Stanford, DNP, FNP-BC	Family Nurse Practitioner
Kathryn Waud-White, DNP, CRNA, RN	Nurse Anesthesia Educator, University of Minnesota School of Nursing
Jan Zdanuk, DNP, FNP-BC	Clinica Mi Doctor Family Practice