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Master's-DNP

Master's-DNP Masters-DNP

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program integrates nursing science with biophysical, psychosocial, analytical and organizational sciences, which graduates use to understand the nature of health and health care delivery and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.

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Nurse Executive Leadership

The Nurse Executive Leadership concentration prepares nurses across all settings who are in a leadership trajectory. Graduates of this program are expected to lead healthcare organizations in changing the delivery of care and the expected outcomes for our clients, community, and global health.

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Our program is designed for current advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who wish to serve as clinical leaders, transforming the care of the individual, community, and healthcare system by attaining the terminal Doctor of Nursing Practice degree.

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Sara L. Hubbell, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C | Program Coordinator & Clinical Associate Professor

AGPCNP Concentration Lead: Susan Glose, PhD, ANP-BC
FNP Concentration Lead: Tami Link, DNP, FNP-C
NEL Concentration Lead: Lorie Sigmon, PhD, DNP, APRN
Post-APRN Concentration Lead: Lorie Sigmon, PhD, DNP, APRN
PMHNP Concentration Lead: Anka Roberto, DNP, PMNHP-BC, MPH

Annette Richards
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(910) 962-7851
richardsa@uncw.edu

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