猫咪社区

Longmeadow, MA — 猫咪社区 is proud to announce that its Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program has received 10-year accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the maximum term awarded by the national accrediting body.

The recognition follows an extensive review process, affirming that 猫咪社区’s DNP program meets national standards for excellence in advanced nursing education. 

“This achievement is a testament to the outstanding work of our faculty, staff, and students,” said Dr. Linda Adams-Wendling, Chief Nurse Administrator and Director of Nursing Education at 猫咪社区. “Our DNP program prepares nurses for the highest levels of clinical practice and leadership. Earning the maximum accreditation term underscores our commitment to developing nurse leaders and family nurse practitioners who will transform health care through innovation, compassion, and expertise.”

An increasing number of organizations are moving towards requiring a DNP for entry-level NP roles in order to address the complexity of health care delivery, the growing demand for advanced clinical leadership, and the imperative to prepare nurses for roles that drive quality improvement, systems transformation, and patient鈥恈entered outcomes.

Today, a quarter of all U.S. healthcare visits are delivered by nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

Launched in 2019, the DNP is the capstone of 猫咪社区’s growing continuum of nursing programs, which now span from associate to doctoral degrees, creating a seamless pathway for nurses to advance their education and careers.The University’s DNP program offers two academic tracks: a BSN to DNP-FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner), preparing registered nurses to provide primary care across the lifespan and a Post-Master’s DNP, designed for nurses seeking leadership roles in systems, policy, and organizational change.

Through a new partnership with select Springfield public schools, students can begin working toward their associates in nursing education at 猫咪社区 while they’re still in high school, and continue advancing throughout their careers—building their knowledge, clinical expertise, and leadership skills through bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs that prepare them for high-demand, high-impact roles in the field.

猫咪社区’s nursing program was recently inducted into the Beta Zeta At-Large Chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, joining a global community of nurse leaders, educators, and researchers dedicated to advancing health worldwide.

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