The Dr. Susan L. Davis, RN, & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing
KAREN M. DALEY, PhD, RN
Dean
Professor
LUANN ETCHER, PhD, APRN, GNP-BC, CPG
Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship
Professor
CYNTHIA O'SULLIVAN , PhD, APRN, FNP-BC
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Global Nursing
Associate Professor
MOLLY PAGUAGA, EdD
Assistant Dean for Student Success
SUSAN PENQUE, PhD, ANP-BC, NE-BC, NC-C
Graduate Chair
Associate Clinical Professor
Mission
The Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing endeavors to prepare Nursing graduates who are knowledgeable of self, rooted in faith, educated in mind, compassionate in heart, responsive to social and civic obligations, and able to respond to the ever-changing world.
Vision
The Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing aspires to achieve prominence through innovative teaching and learning within an environment recognized for its compassion and creativity.
Philosophy
The faculty and staff of the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing believe the philosophy of nursing is expressed in the definition that nursing is caring with compassion, empathy, altruism with the intention of healing body, mind and spirit. Please see the DHCON Student Guides for DHCON Philosophy details.
Faculty
The faculty of the DHCON work together as a community of educators to cultivate the personal and professional development of students. Faculty create formal and informal learning environments that engage students in the synthesis of their unique gifts, talents, and skills with the beliefs, values, and methods of professional nursing. They are engaged in practice and in service to the community which is reflected in innovative learning environments and curricula.
DHCON prepares students at the baccalaureate, masters and doctoral levels. All programs recognize that nursing excellence is grounded in practice. The baccalaureate nursing curriculum prepares competent, ethical, caring practitioners to function as generalists in any type of health care setting. Building upon the knowledge acquired in undergraduate education, the masters and doctoral nursing programs prepare students for advanced roles in leadership and clinical practice and clinical education.
Programs
The DHCON offers graduate students the opportunity to earn a master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) in one of five clinical tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Leader, Nursing Management and Executive Leadership and Nursing Education.
The Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN FNP) Online Program enrolls bachelor’s prepared nurses and is offered online.
The Master of Science in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MSN PMHNP) Online Program enrolls bachelor’s prepared nurses and is offered online.
The Master of Science in Clinical Nurse Leader (MSN CNL) Online Program enrolls bachelor’s prepared nurses and is offered online.
The Master of Science in Nursing Management and Executive Leadership (MSN NMEL) Online Program enrolls bachelor’s prepared nurses and is offered online.
The Master of Science in Nursing Education (MSN NE) Online Program enrolls bachelor’s prepared nurses and is offered online.
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.
In addition, there are certificate programs offered in an online format in Advanced Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education, Advanced Graduate Certificate in Nursing Management and Executive Leadership, Post-MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner & Post-MSN Family Nurse Practitioner.
The Postbaccalaureate 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 (PM/DNP) Hybrid Program enrolls master’s prepared nurses. The program is offered in a hybrid format with online and on-campus intensive classes.
The DHCON 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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