Contact Name: Michelle Palokas, DNP, RN-CPN, Associate Professor of Nursing, Director of DNP Program

The University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing has established itself on the international stage as a Centre of Excellence through our evidence-based practice with the Joanna Briggs Institute, which led to an affiliation with the prestigious Cochrane organization. This designation provides additional systematic review training that is interwoven within the DNP program curriculum.

Contact Name: Robin C. Harris, DNP, RN, Director, DNP Program

Contact Name: Cheri Barber, DNP, RN, PPCNP-BC, FAANP, Clinical Assistant Professor, DNP Program Director, PNP Programs Coordinator

Contact Name: Laura Kuensting, DNP, AORN, PCNS-BC, CPNP, CPEN, Associate Teaching Professor, Director, PGC/DNP Programs

Part-time and full-time options for the BSN-DNP program. Part-time only for the MSN-DNP program.

Contact Name: Jessica Garner, DNP, FNP, Graduate Dean, Assistant Professor

Contact Name: Susan Barnason Ph.D, RN-CNS, FAAN, Director of DNP Program

Contact Name: Kathleen Thimsen, DNP, MSN WOCN/CETN, FNS, DF-AFN, Director of DNP Program

Contact Name: Carrie Hintz, DNP, RN, CEN, Post Masters DNP Program Coordinator

We offer a Post Masters DNP program, as well as a BSN to DNP program, with multiple tracks. Those interested in a Post Masters degree must have a Masters degree in nursing.

Contact Name: Cathleen Colleran, DNP Program Coordinator

The UNH Online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is designed to meet the growing demand for the highest level of nursing practice. Students develop the enhanced leadership skills and evidenced-based clinical and management competencies needed to transform healthcare delivery, leading cross-functional teams to build innovative quality and safety standards across the healthcare system.

Contact Name: Nancy Ridenour, PhD, RN, APRN, BC, FAAN, Dean