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Year of the Nurse:
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WSU Doctor of Nursing Practice program ranked among top 25 in the nation March 17, 2020 addy.hatch
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at the Washington State University College of Nursing is among the top 25 in the nation, according to the newest ranking from U.S. News & World Report.

A DNP degree is a clinical doctorate, as opposed to the research-focused PhD, and is designed to prepare students for a career as a nurse practitioner. The WSU College of Nursing launched its DNP program in 2012 and it’s offered on campuses statewide.

The program ranked 25th in the 2021 Best Graduate School Rankings by U.S. News & World Report, which has been producing such rankings for more than 30 years. It … » More …
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Doctor of Nursing Practice program ranked in Top 25 nationally

Year of the Nurse: Certificates prepare student for humanitarian work

Year of the Nurse: 9/11 prompted PhD student to change careers

Researchers study human response to high-stress jobs

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