www.calstate.edu/dnp

DNP DNP

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CSU DNP CONSORTIUM (ONLINE PROGRAM):

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CSU DNP CONSORTIUM:

PROGRAM CONTACTS PROGRAM LOCATIONSNORTHERN CALIFORNIA CSU DNP CONSORTIUM

Danette Dutra, EdD, FNP, MSNCSU Fresno, Department of NursingCoordinator, DNP Programddutra@csufresno.edu

Sylvia Miller, EdD, RNCSU Fresno, Department of NursingDirector, DNP Consortiumsymiller@csufresno.edu

Lori Rodriguez, PhD, RNThe Valley Foundation School of Nursing at San José State UniversityDirector, DNP Consortiumlori.rodriguez@sjsu.edu

Ruth Rosenblum, DNP, RN, PNP-BCThe Valley Foundation School of Nursing at San José State UniversityCoordinator, DNP Programruth.rosenblum@sjsu.edu

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CSU DNP CONSORTIUM

Penny Weismuller, DrPH, RNCSU Fullerton School of NursingDirector, Southern California DNP Consortiumpweismuller@fullerton.edu

Dana Rutledge, PhD, RNCSU Fullerton School of NursingCoordinator, DNP Programdrutledge@fullerton.edu

Margaret Brady, PhD, PNP, RNCSU Long Beach School of NursingCoordinator, DNP ProgramMargaret.Brady@csulb.edu

Thomas W. Barkley, Jr., DSN, ACNP-BC, FAANPCSU Los Angeles School of NursingCoordinator, DNP Programtbarkle@calstatela.edu

• Fresno • San José

LIVE. LEARN. LEAD.

• Fullerton• Long Beach• Los Angeles

• Model that enhances support for students;

• Close collaboration with diverse leaders to improve the health of Californians;

• Involvement in evidence-based research that directly impacts nursing practice and the community;

• Expertise and resources of the nation’s largest university system.

BENEFITS OF THE CSU’S DOCTOR OF

NURSING PRACTICE:

• Perform doctoral-level applied research and develop advanced scientific knowledge and practice expertise to assure quality patient outcomes.

• Participate in a three-semester integrative doctoral project embedded in clinical practice.

• Work full-time; complete the required doctoral project within the work setting with permission of current employer.

• Prepare for a faculty role by completing an advanced educational degree and conducting clinical scholarship in the field of advanced practice nursing.

Health care is advancing. The changing demands of a complex health care environment require the highest level of knowledge and expertise to ensure quality care. The Doctor of Nursing Practice is a post master’s degree two-year program with a curriculum that allows students to continue working full-time.

The California State University’s faculty has a reputation for excellence in teaching, practice and professional service.

The California State University is the leader in innovative nursing programs.

California State University DNP programs require a master’s degree in nursing or a related health care field for admission. The programs are designed for students to:

“The fact that this program

is offered by a public

university that serves a

large body of students

and diverse communities

stands as an example for a

progressive approach to

health care.”

- AJ JADALLA, PhD, RN Southern California CSU DNP Consortium