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“This marks a pivotal moment for Bowie State University and for nursing education nationwide,” Bowie State University President Dr. Aminta H. Breaux said in a statement. “The curriculum reflects our commitment to innovation, academic excellence and service.”
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“By expanding opportunities for advanced nursing scholarship and educator preparation, Bowie State is helping to strengthen the healthcare workforce and improve health outcomes for generations to come,” Dr. Breaux said.
Bowie State’s doctoral degree “prepares experienced nurses for careers in academia, research and leadership through advanced coursework, original research, dissertation study and individualized mentorship,” the university said in a statement. Graduates will be prepared to “educate future nurses, advance nursing scholarship and help address increasingly complex healthcare challenges.”
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“This is truly a transformative achievement,” said Dr. Monique Alston, chair of Bowie State’s Department of Nursing, noting the launch of this program was a vision that took years to come to fruition. “This accomplishment not only elevates our department and university but also positions us to shape nursing education across Maryland and beyond. Preparing the next generation of nursing leaders is both a responsibility and a privilege.”
Source: Black Enterprise
