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First students graduate from MSN to DNP program

January 3, 2019

In December 2018, Leann Baker and Elisabeth Volpert were the first students to graduate from the School of Nursing's MSN to DNP program. 

DNP student inspired by tragedy to improve mental health care

February 22, 2017

DNP student Carol Cassedy was inspired by tragedy to make a difference in mental health care, particularly for veterans. Click here to view an interview with Cassedy.

Nurse practitioners serve increasingly important role in health care

November 14, 2016

For National Nurse Practitioner Week, Whitney Nash, Ph.D., A.P.R.N., University of Louisville School of Nursing Associate Dean of Practice and Service and the Kentucky Representative for the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, au