Nursing DNP
Become a leader in the field of nursing.

Prepare for the highest level of career attainment and specialization in nursing.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is the terminal degree for practicing nurses, as opposed to a PhD in nursing, which is more research/education-based. DNP graduates emerge prepared for the highest level of practice and ready to serve in advanced clinical and leadership positions. They are skilled in translating evidence into practice and in achieving optimal outcomes at the patient, population and system levels.
Designed for You
- This program is for working nurses who hold advanced degrees and are seeking the highest level of educational attainment and/or to become leaders within healthcare organizations.
Get More Program Specifics on BSN-to-DNP, with Nurse Anesthesia Specialization
Attend an Upcoming Information Session!
Get details on our BSN to DNP, with Nurse Anesthesia focus, at our virtual info fair:
- February 25 from 5:30–7 pm (EST)
Learn more about our MSN and MS-DNP programs at this virtual info session:
- March 3 from 5:30–7 pm (EST)
The BSN, MSN and DNP programs at ΞΆΓάΘ¦ are .
Our Nursing Faculty

Dr. Justin DiLibero
- Dean
- School of Nursing

Michelle Bargteil
- Assistant Professor

Dr. Lynn P. Blanchette
- Professor

Dr. Sheri A. Boucher
- Associate Professor

Dr. Mary Byrd
- Professor

Lisa A. Connelly
- Assistant Professor

Dr. Joanne F. Costello
- Professor

Dr. Casey E. Cunha
- Assistant Professor

Ms. Erin Dacey
- Assistant Professor

Dr. Linda M. Dame
- Professor

Ms. Jocelyne de Gouvenain
- Assistant Professor

Ms. Susan M. DiBlasi
- Assistant Professor

Dr. Jennifer Fearon-Lynch
- Associate Professor

Dr. Sharon Galloway
- Professor

Dr. Annette L. Griffin
- Assistant Professor

Dr. Esperanza E. Gutierrez
- Assistant Professor

Dr. Cheryl Lynn Hersperger
- Assistant Professor

Dr. Deborah Kutenplon
- Associate Professor

Vincent Lanzieri
- Assistant Professor

Dr. Jena Lerch
- Assistant Professor

Linda Mendonca
- Associate Professor

Dr. Kara P. Misto
- Associate Professor

Lindsey R. Moran
- Assistant Professor

Mrs. Jillian A. Nickerson
- Assistant Professor

Ms. Bethany L. Patenaude
- Assistant Professor

Dr. Bethany Petronio-DeFanti
- Associate Professor

Dr. Penni Sadlon
- Associate Professor

Ms. Manon Sarasin
- Assistant Professor

Susan Scollins
- Assistant Professor

Dr. Debra L. Servello
- Professor

Dr. Nicole C. Smith
- Associate Professor

Joan M. Walsh
- Assistant Professor

Karen Wholey
- Assistant Professor
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Zvart Onanian School of Nursing
From the Bachelor of Science in Nursing to the Doctor of Nursing Practice, the ΞΆΓάΘ¦ Zvart Onanian School of Nursing educates and prepares graduates for the challenges of today’s complex health care settings.
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