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Empowering Advanced Practice Leaders to Shape the Future of Care.
Elevate your nursing career and become a transformative leader with a hybrid Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Pediatric or Neonatal care. Master advanced clinical skills and gain the knowledge to lead healthcare teams and influence system-level change.
Designed with flexible learning options for working nurses, our DNP programs empower you to achieve the pinnacle of nursing practice. Join a legacy of influential St. Kate’s nurses and make a profound impact on the future of healthcare.
Designed So You Can Transform Healthcare
Doctoral-Prepared Faculty
Learn from leading experts with doctoral degrees and extensive experience in advanced practice nursing.
Prepare to provide expert, evidence-based care to children and adolescents across diverse settings. This DNP program emphasizes leadership, quality improvement and advocacy for the health and well-being of pediatric populations.
Leadership Development
Cultivate the competencies needed to lead teams, influence policy and drive positive change within healthcare organizations.
Kailee Petrosky DNP, PNP '22
"One takeaway from my time at St. Kate's that I've carried into my career is the importance of community. While I was a student, I built connections with both faculty and students that have continued past my time at St. Kate's and continue to be a support in my life."
Choose Your Doctoral Path in Advanced Nursing
Scholarly Inquiry
Engage in research and contribute to the advancement of nursing knowledge.
Evidence-Based Curriculum
Develop skills in translating research into practice and leading quality improvement initiatives.
DNP: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Earn your Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Pediatric or Neonatal care and become a transformative leader in advanced nursing.
Develop advanced expertise in the care of newborns, including those with complex and critical conditions. This DNP program focuses on leadership in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), evidence-based practice and improving outcomes for vulnerable infants and their families.
Focus Areas:
- Advanced care of premature and critically ill newborns
- Physiological and pharmacological management
- Family support and education in the NICU
- Quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
- Leadership in neonatal intensive care settings
Key Program Highlights:
- In-depth exploration of neonatal pathophysiology and treatment modalities.
- Emphasis on ethical and legal considerations in neonatal care.
- Integration of technology and innovation in practice.
- Development of leadership skills for effective NICU management.
Values-Driven Education
Rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, emphasizing ethical leadership and a commitment to social justice in healthcare.
Focus Areas:
- Primary care pediatrics
- Acute care pediatrics
- Child health advocacy
- Evidence-based practice implementation
- Community leadership in pediatric healthcare
Key Program Highlights:
- Preparation for advanced practice certification.
- Curriculum grounded in current research and best practices.
- Opportunities for interprofessional collaboration.
- Emphasis on family-centered care.
- Focus on developing leadership skills for various roles.
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Hybrid Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Hybrid Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
DNP: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care
PNP and NNP post-graduate certificates are available on their own or in conjunction with the full DNP degree program.
Post-Graduate Certificates
Hybrid DNP: Online Coursework with Some On-site Sessions