Q&A with Students in New DNP Program

To learn more about the new BSN to DNP program, Pulse sat down with two of its students. Jennefer Jordan is in her first year of the BSN to Family Nurse Pracitioner program track; and Lori Kumar is in her first year of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program track. The new program lasts three years. 

Why did you choose this program?

Kumar: Texas Tech (University Health Sciences Center) was the first public university to offer this program. Private universities are very expensive, and as with many students, affordability is huge for me. In addition, the name of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center carries huge value.

Where do you see this program taking you?

Jordan: I’d love to promote the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse role with legislation. I have a bachelor’s degree in political science, so I’d like to combine those degrees to help advance the role of the APRN, as well as develop a successful family practice.

What has been the best lesson you’ve learned in this program?

Kumar: It’s important to have a great team and be passionate about what you’re doing. Those of us in the program right now (live) all across America in different time zones. We all have families and jobs and obligations. It’s not been the easiest to set up schedules to communicate for projects and studying together, but it’s so important. We hold each other up.

What’s your advice to others that may have considered this program?

Jordan: Roll with the punches, be flexible and open to change, and collaborate with your peers who will support you.