Doctoral's Program

Doctor in Nursing Practice Program 

This program is available at: Gurabo Main Campus

Program’s description

A Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) program is designed to prepare experts in nursing practice. It is the pinnacle of practice-focused nursing degrees, building upon master’s programs by providing an educational foundation in quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and systems leadership, among others. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), DNP nurses possess a blend of clinical, leadership, economic, and organizational skills that puts them in a unique position to deftly critique nursing practice and design programs of care delivery that are economically feasible, locally acceptable, and that significantly impact healthcare outcomes. The DNP nurses are prepared to perform nursing interventions that influence healthcare outcomes for individuals or populations by providing direct patient care, managing the care of patients and patient populations, administrating in nursing and healthcare organizations, and developing and implementing health policy.

Accreditation

"The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Universidad Ana G. Méndez Gurabo Campus is pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. Applying for accreditation does not guarantee that accreditation will be granted."

Contact
Minerva Mulero López, EdD, MSN 
Director of Nursing Department
mimulero@uagm.edu
787-743-7979 ext 4042