More People Needing Care Spring 2014 | Page 10

EXPANDING EXPANDING THE ARRAY OF GRADUATE CLINICAL PROGRAMS Experience, passion, and leadership: these three characteristics embody MSU College of Nursing’s first Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) cohort. This past fall, they gathered on campus during a four-day intensive to launch their academic journey into the College’s newest degree. During the intensives, DNP students attended classroom sessions, met with major professors and academic advisors, participated 10 in professional development sessions with faculty, and networked with student peers in both the DNP and PhD programs. Having made valuable connections with the people with whom they will be studying throughout the program, they have returned to their home communities to pursue interactive coursework online until next semester’s on-campus intensive.