Graduate Programs
Affordability
The WSU College of Nursing provides multiple scholarship opportunities for our students.
Experience
The WSU College of Nursing prides itself on providing students with diverse clinical experience options.
Opportunity
A large majority of WSU College of Nursing Graduates find a job in their desired field upon graduation.
Graduate Degree Programs
PhD in Nursing
The program emphasizes conducting innovative research to contribute to nursing science and health care. Students will be part of a close-knit cohort, fostering supportive relationships with peers and faculty. The faculty and staff are dedicated to student success and provide regular research and academic mentoring to help students establish themselves as nurse scientists.
Many students receive funding through research/teaching assistantships, scholarships, or Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program awards.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
The WSU College of Nursing offers three areas of study for Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students:
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP): prepares students for a career in primary care and independent practice in certain states
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP): training students to provide comprehensive psychiatric and mental health services, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
The Post-Master’s General (PMG): aimed at advancing the area of specialty for nurses who already hold an advanced practice master’s degree.
Master of Nursing (MN)
The Master of Nursing Population Health (MN PH) is a specialized degree aimed at training advanced practice nurses to deliver direct care to individuals, oversee health care for families, groups, and populations, assume administrative roles in health care institutions, participate as faculty members in nursing programs, shape health policies, and apply research findings to enhance their expertise in practice.
Graduate Certificates
Nursing offers diverse graduate certificate programs to enhance the expertise of nurses in specific areas. The Nurse Educator certificate focuses on teaching and learning with distance-friendly pedagogy. The Public Health certificate addresses the growing demand for public health professionals, preparing students to lead population-based health care. The Nursing Leadership certificate equips nurse administrators with advanced skills in organizational leadership and quality management. All programs employ a mix of online and face-to-face delivery, providing accessible education to meet the diverse needs of nurses seeking to advance their careers.
What Our Say…
Thomas Wright, DNP, BSN
Christina Duncan, DNP, BSN ’14, MN ’16
Dr. Beth Schenk, PhD ’13
