The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program at the University at Buffalo educates students for an expanded comprehensive nurse practitioner role that includes critical thinking and independent decision making in clinical practice, leadership, education, policy and consultation. The CCNE accredited program prepares nurse practitioners to apply the latest evidence-based science to improve clinical practice outcomes.
Maeve Howett, PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, FAAN
Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives; Clinical Professor
102 D Wende Hall
Email: mahowett@
Gail Markowski, DNP, ANP-C, ACNP, CCRN
Program Director, Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Program; Clinical Assistant Professor
Molli Oldenburg, DNP, RN, FNP-C
Program Director, Family Nurse Practitioner Program; Global Initiatives Coordinator; Clinical Associate Professor
Cheryl Spulecki, DNAP, RN, CRNA, ACNP, FAANA
Program Director, Nurse Anesthetist Program; Clinical Assistant Professor
Alyssa Hamel, DNP, RN, PMHNP-BC
Program Director, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program; Clinical Assistant Professor
Carolyn Montgomery, PhD, RN, ANP-C, GNP
Post-MS to DNP Program Coordinator; Clinical Assistant Professor
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