About Nurse Practitioner at CSUSB
CSUSB’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares advanced practice nurses to lead with clinical expertise, compassion, and an integrative approach to health and wellness.
Designed for working nurses seeking the highest level of clinical practice, the program emphasizes holistic, person-centered care, clinical scholarship, and leadership in complex healthcare systems.
Through a mindful and reflective doctoral experience, students learn to incorporate evidence-based holistic practices across all clinical courses—training them to treat the whole person, not just the condition.
Special elements of the curriculum, such as advanced pharmacology with herbal therapeutics and integrative health coursework, set CSUSB’s DNP graduates apart as leaders capable of transforming care delivery and improving health outcomes.
Why Choose the DNP Program at CSUSB?
- Distinctive holistic and integrative healthcare focus woven throughout all clinical coursework.
- A curriculum built on evidence-based practice, leadership, and clinical scholarship.
- Specialized coursework including:
- Second Pharmacology Course with emphasis on herbal therapeutics
- Integrative Health & Self-Care for the APRN
- A mindful approach to doctoral education that promotes resilience, self-care, and sustainable nursing practice.
- Preparation for advanced practice roles delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care in diverse communities.
Strong faculty mentorship and access to clinical placements across the region
Careers in Nurse Practitioner
Graduates are prepared for high-level clinical and leadership roles, including:
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
- Clinical Director or Healthcare Administrator
- Director of Nursing Practice or Patient Care Services
- Clinical Researcher or Clinical Scholar
- Health Policy Advocate
- Integrative or Holistic Health Specialist
- Faculty or Academic Educator in Nursing Programs
With advanced clinical capability and holistic integrative training, CSUSB DNP graduates are uniquely prepared to improve patient outcomes, expand access to equitable care, and lead in evolving healthcare environments.
Meet Student Jo Jo Taloza
Opportunities for Students
Students in the DNP program benefit from a range of academic and professional opportunities, including:
- Immersive clinical experiences in diverse community and healthcare settings.
- Doctoral projects that address real-world healthcare challenges and improve patient outcomes.
- Training that equips graduates to become Family Nurse Practitioners with advanced holistic practice skills.
- Opportunities to integrate herbal therapeutics, self-care modalities, and reflective practices into patient care and personal professional development.
- A supportive environment that encourages leadership, innovation, and lifelong learning.
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