Employment Opportunities
Opportunities for Shepherd DNP graduates will build upon the excellent outcomes of our large undergraduate BSN program. The most recent submission of annual data to CCNE indicates that the employment rate for Shepherd nursing graduates continues to exceed expected outcomes:
| Semester | Expected Outcome | Employment Rate |
| May 2018 | 90% | 100% |
| May 2019 | 90% | 100% |
| May 2020 | 90% | 100% |
DNP career options are prolific and diverse and are largely dependent upon each individual’s academic background, skills and interest. A DNP graduate is prepared to practice in inpatient and outpatient settings with a variety of populations. The DNP graduate can serve in leadership positions, clinical care delivery, patient outcome and direct practice. DNP graduates will be experts in managing the complex issues of quality of care, access and fiscal responsibilities. Career possibilities include:
- Nurse Practitioner Managed Clinics
- Integrated practice settings
- Mental health practices
- Private medical offices
- Public health departments
- Military and veteran facilities
- Schools and universities
- International health organizations
- Walk in clinics
- Hospitals and hospital clinics
- Extended care facilities
- Occupation and employee clinics
- Hospice centers
- Home health care agencies
- Emergency rooms
- Urgent care sites
- Long-term care facilities
- Rural and urban area facilities
Below are some helpful links regarding the DNP and career planning: