USM Online Doctor of Nursing Practice Programs Earn High National Ranking
Wed, 09/21/2022 - 09:23am | By: Van Arnold
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Baskin points out that USM has approximately 50 students currently enrolled in online DNP programs. Last year, 15 students graduated from the programs.
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