“Being a leader in nursing means being forward thinking. Obtaining my doctorate would allow me to be prepared for the many roles in nursing at a time when the nursing landscape is shifting. My second reason to enroll stemmed from a passion that has evolved to improve practice and improve outcomes in an organization and in nursing as a whole whether through an academic position or a healthcare administration position. My current goal is to attain a faculty position where I can help develop and prepare nurses to help advance the practice of nursing. My experience at Loyola University has been one that has enriched my nursing knowledge while fostering an intellectual and spiritual community of support. The DNP program is cultivating a leader that can be influential in the healthcare delivery that is transformed by implementation of the best evidence.” Read more