The Dr. Susan L. Davis, RN, & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing
MARY ALICE DONIUS, EdD, RN
Dean of the College of Nursing
Associate Professor
KAREN BAUCE, DNP, MPA, RN, NEA-BC
Associate Dean of Online Programs
Clinical Assistant Professor
SHERYLYN WATSON, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Assistant Professor
Focusing on the Catholic Intellectual Traditions of Sacred Heart University and a caring-healing philosophy of nursing, the Davis & Henley College of Nursing offers comprehensive graduate programs embracing spirituality, ethics, diversity, and community. Immersed in the liberal arts tradition, the Davis & Henley College of Nursing is committed to providing a well-rounded education built upon the deep respect for the dignity of all patients and clients and a commitment to advocate for the common good. All graduate programs are designed to advance the career goals of individual nurses as well as the healthcare workforce needs of society.
The Davis & Henley College of Nursing offers graduate students the opportunity to earn a Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) in one of four clinical tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Leader, Nursing Management and Executive Leadership and Nurse Educator. The RN-BSN-MSN is a specialized program allowing an RN with an associate degree or diploma to accelerate through the BSN program requirements and continue to the MSN program track of choice.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice/Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP/DNP) enrolls nurses with a bachelor’s degree to the doctoral program leading to eligibility for APRN certification. The program is offered in a hybrid format with online and on-campus intensive classes.
The post master's Doctor of Nursing Practice (PN/DNP) enrolls Master’s prepared nurses and is offered 100% online.
The Davis & Henley College of Nursing proudly focuses on service learning and campus-community partnerships, as well as interprofessional education with other colleges within the University. The college’s collaboration with professional partners in the community ensures that students benefit from an integration of academic excellence and clinical experiences. Hands-on clinical practice at local, regional, national, and international health care institutions as well as in state-of-the-art simulation lab rooms provide exceptional learning opportunities for all students.
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