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
CSU Bakersfield
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. Elizabeth Winokur
Sacramento State
Dr. Christie Smart
Cal State San Bernardino Program
Dr. Renee Gregg-Chastain
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 Cal State Fullerton, Fresno State, 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, Cal State Long Beach, Cal State LA, Sacramento State, Cal State San Bernardino, San Diego State , and Cal State 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.