3 Advantages of Earning Your DNP with Chamberlain University

When it comes to earning a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), there are a few things that can help you succeed. Having the desire to make a positive impact in your community and enrolling in a program that cares about your academic success and personal well-being both rank high on the list.

Chamberlain University is dedicated to academic excellence and to supporting students’ well-being, providing an environment where students can thrive. Its DNP program equips nurses with the skills to tackle complex healthcare challenges, foster innovation and lead meaningful change. Through the guidance of dedicated faculty, the opportunity to implement transformative projects and the wealth of resources available, Chamberlain’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program empowers students to progress in their professional journey.

Keep reading to learn more about the advantages of earning your DNP at Chamberlain.

1. The professors are dedicated to helping you succeed.

There is more to earning your DNP than simply memorizing facts and conducting research. Chamberlain graduate Charlene Seale says her professors helped her reach new heights in her practice.

“Chamberlain faculty taught me how to navigate difficult situations,” she says. “Without the help of extraordinary Chamberlain faculty members, I could not have succeeded in my final DNP project. Professor Virginia Hall, DNP, MSN-Ed, RN, CNE, took me to a different skill level. She was awesome. The faculty work with so many students and are familiar with many organizations. Many faculty are or have been high-ranking hospital system nurses themselves, so they know how to manage different situations.”

2. You can be a catalyst for change at your workplace.

In Chamberlain’s DNP degree program, you’ll complete a DNP project and practicum in which you’re able to implement an impactful change within your workplace. Alumna Melinda Spencer-Smith credits this as the reason she chose Chamberlain.

“I looked at about six or seven Doctor of Nursing Practice programs in depth,” she says. “I checked the curriculum, I checked the requirements, I checked the practicum. The practicum at Chamberlain allowed me to do a change project at my workplace. That was really important to me because I wanted to connect making a change through research to my work setting.”

Through her DNP project, Melinda developed and implemented an evidence-based tool kit for healthcare providers to use for patients with anxiety and depression. She found it created a significant improvement in outcomes. Melinda says, “Not only were the other staff members and my peers excited about this, but the patients were excited as well, because this gave them another option besides medication.”

3. The resources you need are within arm’s reach.

Chamberlain offers convenient online resources, providing you with the tools you need to succeed.
“The Canvas platform made managing my time and accessing resources easier,” says DNP graduate Latanya Bather. “The resources are endless. From customer service to working with IT, help is always available.” She now serves as vice president of care management at VillageCare.

Dr. LaKesha Wyse, DNP, assistant dean of faculty, urges students to take advantage of the many resources available at Chamberlain to help them succeed. “As a DNP student, you have access to a platform called Student Success Strategies through Canvas that provides a one-stop shop for many academic resources, one of which is scholarly writing tips,” she says.

Are you contemplating earning your DNP degree? Chamberlain’s doctorate in nursing program is tailored for the modern nurse, combining a dual-accredited program with the flexibility of an online learning platform. Accreditation by both the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) indicates the quality and recognition of Chamberlain’s DNP degree program. The dedicated faculty support and comprehensive online resources ensure that each Chamberlain student has the tools to succeed and to lead with confidence in the evolving healthcare landscape.

Nurses in the DNP degree program can tailor their educational experience by choosing from three elective focus areas: Healthcare Systems Leadership, Educational Leadership and Advanced Practice Leadership. Each path is designed to provide nurses with the leadership abilities to excel in a variety of healthcare environments.

If you’re ready to Belong to Something Greater®, get more information about the largest DNP degree program in the U.S. at Chamberlain University.
 

By Kari Lawrence