Masters to DNP Program
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Nursing DNP
Become a leader in the field of nursing.
Prepare for the highest level of career attainment and specialization in nursing.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is the terminal degree for practicing nurses, as opposed to a PhD in nursing, which is more research/education-based. DNP graduates emerge prepared for the highest level of practice and ready to serve in advanced clinical and leadership positions. They are skilled in translating evidence into practice and in achieving optimal outcomes at the patient, population and system levels.
Designed for You
This program is for working nurses who hold advanced degrees and are seeking the highest level of educational attainment and/or to become leaders within healthcare organizations.
BSN to DNP, with Nurse Anesthesia Specialization
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The BSN, MSN and DNP programs at Rhode Island College are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
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RIC nursing graduates consistently achieve top NCLEX Pass Rates, outperforming state and national averages.
Our Nursing Faculty
Dr. Justin DiLibero
- Dean
- School of Nursing
Michelle Bargteil
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Lynn P. Blanchette
- Professor
Dr. Sheri A. Boucher
- Associate Professor
Dr. Mary Byrd
- Professor
Lisa A. Connelly
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Joanne F. Costello
- Professor
Dr. Casey E. Cunha
- Assistant Professor
Ms. Erin Dacey
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Linda M. Dame
- Professor
Ms. Jocelyne de Gouvenain
- Assistant Professor
Ms. Susan M. DiBlasi
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Jennifer Fearon-Lynch
- Associate Professor
Dr. Sharon Galloway
- Professor
Dr. Annette L. Griffin
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Esperanza E. Gutierrez
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Cheryl Lynn Hersperger
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Deborah Kutenplon
- Associate Professor
Vincent Lanzieri
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Jena Lerch
- Assistant Professor
Linda Mendonca
- Associate Professor
Dr. Kara P. Misto
- Associate Professor
Lindsey R. Moran
- Assistant Professor
Mrs. Jillian A. Nickerson
- Assistant Professor
Ms. Bethany L. Patenaude
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Bethany Petronio-DeFanti
- Associate Professor
Dr. Penni Sadlon
- Associate Professor
Ms. Manon Sarasin
- Assistant Professor
Susan Scollins
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Debra L. Servello
- Professor
Dr. Nicole C. Smith
- Associate Professor
Dr. Joan M. Walsh
- Assistant Professor
Karen Wholey
- Assistant Professor
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Zvart Onanian School of Nursing
From the Bachelor of Science in Nursing to the Doctor of Nursing Practice, the Rhode Island College Zvart Onanian School of Nursing educates and prepares graduates for the challenges of today’s complex health care settings.
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