Program Approval
Metropolitan State University has received full authorization by the Higher Learning Commission to offer the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. Additional initial program accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) will be sought in Spring 2013 when the other nursing programs at Metropolitan State University are due for reaccreditation.
Metropolitan State University's College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CNHS) is in the process of developing a Doctor of Nursing Practice Program. Features of this program include:
- Preparation as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the Family Nurse Practitioner role
- Post BSN entry option
- Post Master's in Nursing entry option (for APRNs or nurse executives/leaders)
- Innovative curriculum incorporating integrative health and healing
- Projected first cohort start in Fall 2012
- Application deadline has been extended to January 31, 2012
Program Detail
| Program Overview Curriculum Applying to the Program |
Faculty Information Information Meetings |
Contact Information
Brian K. Goodroad, DNP, ANP-BC
BSN to DNP Program Coordinator
Associate Professor
brian.goodroad@metrostate.edu
651-793-1370
Lynda Zimmerman, MS
Program Advisor
Lynda.zimmerman@metrostate.edu
651-793-1375
