Doctor of Nursing Practice Philosophy

The underlying beliefs of the nursing faculty are rooted in its humanistic framework. In keeping with this framework, Molloy University makes a unique contribution to the nursing profession through its doctoral programs. It is the role of the nurse to stand against the occurrence of dehumanization that may happen in health care settings. In an environment where there may be a devotion to technology and cost containment and where others may be less concerned with the patient as a human being, the Molloy DNP prepared advanced practice nurse will lead in translation of knowledge and development of evidence-based nursing interventions that demonstrate value and respect for populations vulnerable to illness and to the improvement of systems of health care delivery.

Leadership by the Molloy University DNP prepared nurse will be directed to transforming systems of healthcare to improve health outcomes, quality of care, and lower costs for the benefit of society. Humanistic nursing behavior, rooted in the principles of social justice, is a goal of the DNP program. A curriculum enriched by interprofessional and intraprofessional collaboration assists in achieving that goal.