Misericordia University Doctor of Nursing Practice students defend dissertations

Four Master of Science in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students at Misericordia University successfully defended their dissertations recently by making a final oral defense of their cumulative scholarly research project at the annual capstone presentations on campus.

Students critically evaluate scientific literature while completing the rigorous project in order to develop evidence-based practice approaches that improve outcomes in the health care system. The class addressed a variety of practice problems, including the importance of healthy nutrition for children, reducing stress for non-traditional nursing students, glycemic control and increasing colorectal cancer screenings. Catherine Zurawski, D.N.P., C.R.N.P., F.N.P.-C., assistant professor of nursing, served as a faculty mentor.

The students will receive their doctorate degrees during the ninth annual winter commencement ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 15 in the Anderson Sports and Health Center.

Misericordia University Master of Science in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree students successfully defended their dissertations by making a final oral defense of their cumulative scholarly research project at the annual Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Synthesis. DNP students who made presentations and their faculty mentors, included first row from left, Amanda Turoni, Scranton; Priyanka Patel, Plains Twp.; Sarah Brown, Shavertown, and Grace Olshefski, Kingston. Second row, Oradell Banker, M.S.N., C.R.N.P., clinical placement coordinator, graduate nursing program; Catherine Zurawski, D.N.P., C.RN.P., F.N.P.-C, assistant professor; Jacklyn DelPrete, M.S.N., C.R.N.P., assistant professor; Pamela Dwyer, D.N.P., C.R.N.P.., F.N.P.-C., assistant professor and chair, graduate nursing program, and Brenda L. Hage, Ph.D.., DN.P., C.R.N.P., professor.

https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/web1_FOR-PUBLICATION-DNP-nursing-students.jpg.optimal.jpgMisericordia University Master of Science in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree students successfully defended their dissertations by making a final oral defense of their cumulative scholarly research project at the annual Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Synthesis. DNP students who made presentations and their faculty mentors, included first row from left, Amanda Turoni, Scranton; Priyanka Patel, Plains Twp.; Sarah Brown, Shavertown, and Grace Olshefski, Kingston. Second row, Oradell Banker, M.S.N., C.R.N.P., clinical placement coordinator, graduate nursing program; Catherine Zurawski, D.N.P., C.RN.P., F.N.P.-C, assistant professor; Jacklyn DelPrete, M.S.N., C.R.N.P., assistant professor; Pamela Dwyer, D.N.P., C.R.N.P.., F.N.P.-C., assistant professor and chair, graduate nursing program, and Brenda L. Hage, Ph.D.., DN.P., C.R.N.P., professor. Submitted photo