522 Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing Stefanie La Manna, Ph.D., M.P.H., A.P.R.N., FNP-C, AGACNP-BC Dean Mission Statement The mission of the Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing—a selective, doctoral-research university—is to deliver innovative academic programs in a dynamic, lifelong learning and research environment fostering integrity, academic excellence, leadership, and community service through engaged students, faculty, and staff. Accreditation NSU’s baccalaureate degree program in nursing/master’s degree program in nursing/Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and postgraduate A.P.R.N. certificate program at Nova Southeastern University’s Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (ccneaccreditation.org). Program Information The Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) program, Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) programs, two pathways to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.), and two pathways to the Ph.D. in Nursing degree. For nurses seeking a master’s degree, NSU offers a traditional M.S.N. degree with concentrations in nursing education, executive nurse leadership, and nursing informatics. For those who wish to enhance their provider role, NSU offers the M.S.N.—A.P.R.N. degree. The M.S.N.—A.P.R.N. degree prepares the graduate to take the national certification examination to become a family, adult-gerontology acute care, or psychiatricmental health nurse practitioner. NSU offers also two pathways to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) for nurses who wish to obtain a doctoral degree. Students may apply to either the B.S.N. to D.N.P. program or directly to the D.N.P. program. The doctoral degree prepares nurses to advance in their A.P.R.N. role or build upon administrative positions in fields such as nurse administration, quality assurance, and community or public health as a nurse. NSU also offers two pathways to the Ph.D. in Nursing degree. Students may apply to either the D.N.P. to Ph.D. or the Ph.D. program. Both are offered in an online format. All programs focus on developing nursing professionals to assume leadership roles in the complex health care environment. College Administration Stefanie La Manna, Ph.D., M.P.H., A.P.R.N., FNP-C, AGACNP-BC Dean and Associate Professor, Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing Room 1570, Ext. 21963 Michelle Julian Ph.D., M.S.N., R.N. Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Associate Professor Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus Room 1553, Ext. 21984 Gesulla Cavanaugh, Ph.D., M.S., M.P.H. Assistant Dean of Research Room 1555, Ext. 21980 Kniaka Bethel, D.N.P., ANP-BC Graduate Department Chair and Assistant Professor Miramar Campus—Room 308 B, Ext. 29488 Chitra Paul Victor, Ph.D., M.B.A., M.D.(A.M.), R.N., CNE Undergraduate Department Chair and Associate Professor Fort Myers Campus—Room 421, Ext. 41036 Timothy D. O’Connor, Ph.D., R.N., LNHA Director of Assessment and Accreditation Room 1571, Ext. 21894 Nicole Laing, D.N.P., M.S.N., PMHNP-BC Program Director of Psychiatric—Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Program and Assistant Professor Miramar Campus—Room 316 D, Ext. 21887 Donna Mesler, Ph.D., R.N. Program Director of Entry B.S.N./A.B.S.N. Program—Fort Myers and Associate Professor Fort Myers Campus—Room 428, Ext. 46993
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