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The first group of students enrolled in the doctor of nursing practice program arrived at Loyola University New Orleans School of Nursing in May. At least 90% of this inaugural group of 24 will receive scholarships to partially support tuition expenses.

“We have selected an outstanding cohort of practitioners seeking to obtain their DNP,” School of Nursing Director Ann Cary, RN, PhD, MPH, A-CCC, said in a news release. “They have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to healthcare for the underserved, a passion to redesign systems of care and enthusiasm to bring new knowledge from the ‘bench to the bedside and to organizational effectiveness’ in their communities. We eagerly await their arrival and look forward to engaging the next generation of doctoral students in their leadership journey.”

The program is delivered exclusively online, although more than 50% of the inaugural group reside in Louisiana. Within five years, Cary expects the program to grow to 125 students.