North Carolina A&T to Launch Hybrid Doctor of Nursing Practice Program

By Evan Castillio North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University (N.C. A&T), one of the country’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), is launching a new doctor of nursing practice (DNP) program. Students can go directly from a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) to a DNP without getting a master’s degree. N.C. A&T announced the DNP program Feb. 29 and will start accepting admission applications this fall. The university will be the second HBCU in North Carolina with a DNP program. The other is Winston-Salem State University. A DNP is a terminal degree preparing nurses for advanced clinical practice and leadership, according to N.C. A&T. The degree is The post North Carolina A&T to Launch Hybrid Doctor of Nursing Practice Program appeared first on HBCU News.