<p>New doctoral program for Florida State:</p>
<p>Beginning in fall 2009, The Florida State University College of Nursing will offer a new graduate program leading to a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. The professional clinical doctorate will prepare highly qualified nurse experts for advanced positions as practitioners or administrative leaders in the health care industry.
Lisa Plowfield</p>
<p>The Florida Board of Governors (BOG) formally approved the doctoral program on Jan. 29.</p>
<p>“We are so pleased that the Board of Governors and the university support the advancement of nursing education to help meet our state’s health care needs and the growing demands on our health care system,” said FSU College of Nursing Dean Lisa Plowfield. “It is essential that Florida remains on the forefront of nursing education. The graduates of this new doctoral program at Florida State University will be well qualified to help solve many of the system issues we face in health care today and meet the changing needs of our patients, their families, and the communities nurses serve.”</p>
<p>The DNP program has been designed for nurses with BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) or MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) degrees. Students will choose one of two tracks — either Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Health Systems Leadership. Graduates from the FNP track will be qualified to sit for certification as a family nurse practitioner and provide primary health care services. Graduates from the Health Systems Leadership track will be qualified for administrative leadership positions in the health care industry.</p>
<p>See: [FSU</a> News](<a href=“http://fsu.edu/news/2009/02/03/nursing.doctorate/]FSU”>FSU News)</p>
<p>From personal experience I can tell you FSU’s Nursing program is quite demanding. The admission standards are very high and the work is tough. Mrs p2n is a graduate.</p>