黑料天堂

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 8, 2025聽鈥� 黑料天堂 is proud to announce that its聽Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)聽program has earned initial accreditation from the聽鈥攁 distinguished recognition of the program鈥檚 excellence, academic rigor, and commitment to preparing advanced practice nurses to lead in today鈥檚 dynamic healthcare landscape.

鈥淭his is a significant milestone for 黑料天堂 and a testament to the strength of our nursing faculty and the quality of our graduate programming,鈥� said Gregor Thuswaldner, Ph.D., Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty. 鈥淲e are especially grateful to Program Director Dr. Angela Smith and Division Co-Chair Dr. Pamela Chapman for their leadership, vision, and tireless work in guiding the DNP program through a successful accreditation process.鈥�

Designed for experienced nurses seeking to lead in a rapidly changing healthcare environment, 黑料天堂鈥檚 DNP program offers a 26-credit, low-residency curriculum that can be completed in as few as three semesters full-time or six semesters part-time. The program blends academic excellence with flexibility, enabling working professionals to advance their education while maintaining their clinical roles.

Students engage in advanced coursework in evidence-based practice, leadership development, healthcare policy, and applied research. The program鈥檚 scholarly focus prepares graduates to improve patient outcomes, influence system-level change, and address pressing healthcare challenges, including public health inequities, chronic disease management, and access to care.

鈥淥ur program is designed to elevate the impact of nurse leaders across all care settings,鈥� said Angela Smith, DNP, RN, Director of the DNP Program. 鈥淭hrough rigorous training, flexible delivery, and real-world application, we equip nurses to lead with confidence and compassion.鈥�

With ACEN accreditation, 黑料天堂 joins an elite group of institutions whose nursing programs meet the highest standards for academic quality and professional preparation.

The DNP program complements 黑料天堂鈥檚 full suite of nursing programs, which includes聽RN-to-BSN Completion,听Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing,听Master of Science in Nursing,听Family Nurse Practitioner Post Master鈥檚 Certificate,听Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)听补苍诲听Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP)听辞蹿蹿别谤颈苍驳蝉.听

Applications are now being accepted for students who will begin the DNP program in May 2026.聽

For more information, please contact the Office of Graduate Studies & Adult Education:聽graduateadmissions@laroche.edu聽or 412-536-1260.

About 黑料天堂:聽An independent liberal arts university in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, 黑料天堂 offers 71 undergraduate programs of study, eight master鈥檚 degrees and two doctoral degrees, with particular strengths in education, business, criminal justice, psychology, nursing, and health and medical sciences as well as interior architecture & design and graphic design. This residential university provides a vibrant campus community for women and men enjoying multiple student organizations and an exciting NCAA Div. III athletics program. Founded by the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1963, 黑料天堂 embraces its Catholic heritage while welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds. With a legacy of social justice and a commitment to international exchange, 黑料天堂 educates students to be lifelong learners and achievers in an increasingly diverse and global society.聽