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University of Houston support enables launch of India’s first ‘Doctor of Nursing Practice’ degrees
India’s DNP initiative follows the success of similar programs in Texas, where over 3,000 DNP professionals currently practice.
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The agreement is signed: D. Dileep Kumar, Indian Nursing Council president and Renu Khator, chancellor of the University of Houston System and president of the University of Houston sign the memorandum of understanding. / University of Houston
India has entered a new era of advanced nursing education with the launch of the country’s first Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree programs supported by the University of Houston.
The degrees, launched at the MGM Institute of Health Sciences in Mumbai and Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences are modelled after the University’s Andy & Barbara Gessner College of Nursing DNP degree, which aims to address critical shortages in healthcare providers and educators while raising the standard of nursing leadership nationwide.
The DNP degree is designed to prepare nurse practitioners and executives with advanced clinical skills and leadership capabilities. The collaboration was spearheaded by Durga D. Agrawal, a University of Houston board of regents member and Piping Technology and Products CEO who met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss how the DNP program could upskill Indian nurses and improve healthcare outcomes nationwide in 2017.
“We discussed ways the DNP program, could assist in addressing India’s healthcare needs, particularly in rural areas,” said Agrawal. “I highlighted how bringing a program like the DNP from Texas could help upskill nurses in India, providing them with the clinical expertise required to address the health challenges faced in underserved regions.”
“Given the limited number of physicians and healthcare professionals, I believe that this program is having a significant impact in the healthcare industry to help alleviate these shortages in Texas,” said Agrawal. “Looking ahead, I envision this program continuing to grow and set a benchmark for Nursing education nationwide.”
In partnership with the Indian Nursing Council, Kathryn Tart, founding dean of UH’s Gessner College, and Shainy Varghese, a professor and Fulbright specialist, laid the groundwork for the program through workshops, consultations, and monthly virtual meetings. Despite challenges during the pandemic, the program was finalized and formally launched in October.
“The program holds immense potential to revolutionize nursing education and critical care practice in India, and we are proud to have been a part of this significant milestone,” said Varghese.
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