Preceptorships that Impact Communities
PLU’s first doctoral program trains nurse practitioners for lives of leadership. We had the opportunity to speak with Matthew Kilgore from the first graduating class of the DNP program. Matthew Kilgore returned to PLU for a third time to “finish out the ultimate degree.” “I…
Addressing Mental Health in Healthcare
PLU’s first doctoral program trains nurse practitioners for lives of leadership. We had the opportunity to speak with Jessica Wheeler from the first graduating class of the DNP program. The Puget Sound region is facing a mental health crisis. A shortage of care facilities paired…
Supporting New Nurse Practitioners
PLU’s first doctoral program trains nurse practitioners for lives of leadership. We had the opportunity to speak with Katie Bates from the first graduating class of the DNP program. Katie Bates was looking at graduate programs, but a Ph.D. didn’t speak to her. She wanted…
Improving Healthcare Resources for Gender-Variant Populations
PLU’s first doctoral program trains nurse practitioners for lives of leadership. We had the opportunity to speak with Allie Hamann from the first graduating class of the DNP program. Allie Hamann’s research goal was simple: “Help folks who really needed to be helped.” Upon partnering…
Providing Resources for Recovery
PLU’s first doctoral program trains nurse practitioners for lives of leadership. We had the opportunity to speak with Biwei Dong from the first graduating class of the DNP program. For a stroke survivor, recovery can be daunting. “Patients are usually overwhelmed after a stroke event,”…
Shaping Healthcare
PLU’s first doctoral program trains nurse practitioners for lives of leadership. We had the opportunity to speak with Molly Martin from the first graduating class of the DNP program. Sometimes, there aren’t enough hours in the day for Molly Martin. It’s a challenge to balance…
Why Should I Get a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)?
For most students who hope to obtain a graduate degree, the most common path is to finish a four-year degree, obtain a master’s degree and then enroll in a doctorate degree program. For nurses, though, the path forward can be a bit different. Any nursing…
Secure a Nursing Career in Washington State
Nurses who obtain an advanced degree are well-prepared to secure a variety of leadership careers in the medical field. Because of the increased reliance on nursing expertise due to the impacts of COVID-19, nursing has become a complex and varied field with more and more…