The JMU DNP Difference
JMU DNP student’s work collaboratively with a team to create a clinically relevant project that demonstrates the highest level of nursing scholarship.
Student Testimonials
JMU’s DNP program greatly impacted my professional growth. Since graduating, I have transitioned into a Quality Improvement Coordinator role that allows me to use my DNP education on a daily basis. I have also had the opportunity to continue my work on nurse-to-nurse incivility with the Virginia Nurses Association. -
Debbie Kile '18
The immediate and personal response to my initial inquiry to JMU’s DNP program is the reason I chose JMU. No other program responded as promptly or kindly. I could not be more thankful to have chosen this program and feel it has created opportunities for growth in ways I could not have imagined. -
Jennifer Jones '21
“Through my DNP studies, I have acquired a broad awareness of the challenges facing health care and am gaining the knowledge to make a difference in my area of practice and leadership. I have been challenged to do my best, encouraged to utilize my skills and experience, and motivated to foster change. Being a JMU DNP student is exciting and fulfilling!" -
Missy Ring ' 22
Faculty Expertise and Interests
Dr. Christine Argenbright
Interim Program Coordinator
Expertise: International Learning Collaboratives, Patient Safety and Quality competencies in Nursing Education
Dr. Holly Buchanan
Expertise: Scope of Practice, Health Policy, Assessment and Measurement
Dr. Maria deValpine
Expertise: Health Equity, Health Policy, and Public Health
Dr. Melody Eaton
Expertise: Health Policy, Educational and Healthcare Systems Leadership, Rural Community Health
Dr. Jeannie Garber
Expertise: DNP Project National Practices, Implementation Science, Healthcare Systems Leadership
Dr. Linda Hulton
Expertise: Homelessness, Vulnerable populations, Program Evaluation
Dr. Andrea Knopp
Expertise: Primary care, International health, Vulnerable population health
Dr. Erica Lewis
Expertise: Quality improvement, Innovation, Ethics
School of Nursing
- Health and Behavioral Studies Building
- MSC 4305
- 235 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
- Harrisonburg, VA 22807
- Email: nursingdept@jmu.edu
- Phone: (540) 568-6314
- Fax: (540) 568-5163
- Last updated: February 25, 2021
