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Doctor of Nursing Practice Program (DrNP): Latest DrNP News!

03/17/08

Five doctoral nursing students (DrNP) have received competitive research support for their clinical dissertation studies – these are exciting accomplishments for a new doctoral nursing program! Congratulations to these 5 Outstanding Students!We look forward to your contributions
to nursing science!!



Linda S. Wright, MSN, RN, CNN
Laurel Springs, New Jersey
Educator Track

“Is there a relationship between perceived self-efficacy and quality of life in patients with chronic renal failure and their selection of dialysis modality?”

Clinical Practice Grant from the American Nephrology Nurses Association - $2,500




Susan Walker RN, MSN
Doctoral Candidate
Palmyra, New Jersey
Educator Track

“Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction in Kidney Transplant Candidates”

  1. National Kidney Foundation - $11,000
  2. Nu Eta Dr. Elizabeth Gonzalez Outstanding Dissertation Proposal Award for 2007-08 $500  

Ann B. Townsend, RN, MSN, APNC.
Doctoral Candidate
Moorestown, New Jersey
Practitioner Track

“The Association of Weight and Health Promotion
Practices of Middle-Aged Women”

Adele Lewis/Clara Melville Scholarship fund awarded by the Jefferson Nurses Alumni Association for $1,680


Susan E. Baseman, MS, APRN, BC
Doctoral Candidate
Voorhees, NJ
Practitioner Track 

“The Relationship of Physical Function to Social Integration Following Stroke”

ProRoberto Foundation - $4,000


Sharon K Byrne MSN APN,C NP-C
Paulsboro, New Jersey
Educator Track

“What are the influencing/interfering factors for African American women who have access to breast health/mammography services but choose not to use them?”

Nu Eta Dr. Anne Ferrari Memorial Dissertation Proposal Award for Study of Vulnerable Populations 2007-2008 - $750