The CSU DNP programs are known for their applied evidence-based projects that have transformed nursing practice at local and state levels.
DNP Contacts
For specific questions about individual DNP programs, contact the coordinators below:
Fresno State Program
Dr. Nisha Nair
Cal State Bakersfield Program
Dr. Heidi He
Cal State Fullerton Program
Dr. Rachel McClanahan
Cal State Long Beach Program
Dr. Christine Costa
Cal State Los Angeles University Program
Dr. Jean O’Neil
Cal State San Marcos Program
Dr.
Susan Andera (FNP)
Dr. Carol Baker (PMHNP)
San Diego State University Program
Dr. Judy Dye
San José State University Program
Dr. Robin L. Whitney
CCNE and Accreditation
The Doctor of Nursing Practice programs at CSU Fullerton, CSU Long Beach, CSU Los Angeles, CSU Fresno, and San José State are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
The Doctor of Nursing Practice programs at CSU Bakersfield, CSU San Diego, and CSU San Marcos have applied for accredited from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
The CSU universities offering the DNP degree are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
The CSU recognizes the importance of accreditation by these key national accrediting bodies and values their approval as an indicator of educational and professional excellence.