 The WesternU Experience - Graduate NursingWhat our students have to say about the:
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 “I'm excited to be in the DNP program at WesternU and to be a part of this cutting-edge educational opportunity that promotes doctoral preparation for nurses who choose to maintain a clinical focus to their practice. I chose WesternU because of its strong social justice emphasis that seeks to address the health concerns of vulnerable populations. Also, WesternU's DNP program, with its distance education platform, allows me to maintain my position as a full time faculty member and FNP in my own community and apply my learning to my practice immediately. I 'm finding the program to be challenging, rewarding, and relevant--just what I was looking for in doctoral education.”
Faith Richardson, MSN/FNP 2004, DNP Charter Class |
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 “I suppose I didn't choose Western University but rather they chose me. I did not know much about it before I had applied but when I began the program and met the professors I knew I had made the right decision in attending Western University. I could have gone to Duke University but instead I chose Western due to the intimacy. As an undergraduate, I felt like a small fish in a big pond. Here at Western the pond is much smaller. I feel like I get more attention from professors and they care about my performance. It will make graduation day that much more sweet.”
Lazar Michaels, MSN-E 2011 |
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 “I chose to get my Masters of Science in Nursing at Western in the late fall when I attended the information session with other prospective students. As the CGN faculty and staff presented the MSN-E program to us, I was so impressed with the enthusiasm and passion they expressed. You could tell that the instructors love what they do, and I wanted to be one of their students. I left there so excited to begin my journey towards becoming a nurse. This was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Now I eagerly look forward to obtaining my degree, and I feel confident in the hospital setting because my instructors are knowledgeable and supportive.”
Rebecca Orozco , MSN-E, 2011 |
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 “The quality of education and the passion that the faculty brings to teaching is unparalleled. Through all my years in school, I have never seen such passion for teaching as I have seen with CGN faculty. I just consider myself lucky to be a part of it.”
Danielle Gabele, RN, MSN-E 2010 |
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 “I like that Western provides entry into clinical soon after learning to provide a well-rounded experience. I feel well-equipped to provide safe, compassionate and effective care; even the hospitals that we have clinical in notice that. Additionally, I have the opportunity to move home after 16 months to work full time as an RN to gain experience and take classes through distance learning to pursue a Masters and Family Nurse Practitioner certificate.” Alissa Doerfler, MSN-E, 2011 |
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I began looking for a combined Masters and Nurse Practitioner program in 1997 when I was at the point that I wanted to further my education. I lived in Redding, CA at the time and checked out the closest programs that included UC Davis and Chico State. However, at the time UC Davis program was not a dual program and would have taken more than two years to complete. Chico only offered a MSN program. Then I heard about the distance learning program offered through Western University of Health Sciences campus. The program was exactly what I was looking for, which was a two year combined program that did not take a lot of time away for class room participation but was still a high quality program. It allowed me to continue working, which I wanted to do. It was challenging but prepared me for taking my ANCC FNP certification test, which I easily passed the first time without a review course. I recently decided that I wanted to pursue my DNP degree because there is a push to have NPs educated and trained at the doctoral level within the next 10 years or so. Since I will still be working at that time, I decided to look into available programs for two reasons. One, I love to learn and be challenged. Two, I hope to one day teach in a nursing program at either the BSN or MSN level. Teaching is a goal that I have had since I took my first undergraduate nursing course. When I heard that WUHS had started offering a DNP program, I looked no further. I know the school and quality of education, respect and promote it every chance I get, and have now applied. I would and do recommend WUHS every chance I get to all disciplines.”
Mitchelle Wade, MSN/FNP 1999 |
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