Become an Expert Nurse Executive with a Dual DNP/MBA Degree
Combining a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) can be a powerful educational combination for nurses interested in executive roles in healthcare. The dual-degree option can provide nurses with a strong foundation in both advanced nursing practice and business…
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
Molly Martin graduated from the first class of PLU’s DNP program. We had the opportunity to speak with her about how the program trains nurse practitioners for lives of leadership. Sometimes, there aren’t enough hours in the day for Molly Martin. It’s a challenge to…
Why Should I Get a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)?
Have you found yourself asking “Should I get a DNP?” This terminal degree gives you job flexibility, treatment autonomy, and more. Read on to see the benefits of a doctor of nursing practice. For most students who hope to obtain a graduate degree, the most…
How to Secure a Nursing Career in Washington State
Getting a Doctor of Nursing Practice prepares you for a variety of leadership careers. Find out how to 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…