Program Description
The Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Executive Leadership (DNP-EL) offers nurses with a Master’s degree a dynamic, flexible program preparing them for executive leadership roles across all care delivery sites and systems. The online program designed for current and aspiring senior leaders, focuses on evidence-based leadership, innovation, and integrates experiential learning tailored to each student’s interests often within their practice setting or community.
Program Highlights
- Opportunities for interprofessional collaboration with other healthcare leaders
- Exposure to develop competencies in alignment with the new AACN Essentials (2021)
- Develop skills to redesign healthcare models and delivery systems using technology to improve quality, safety, and patient outcomes
Curriculum: 69 credits
- Post-Master’s Entry
- DNP Core Curriculum, 27 credits
- 2 year & 3 year plans of study available
| First Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1: Summer | ||
| NU XXX | Introduction to Executive Leadership DNP Studies | 1 |
| NU 716 | Persp Com Engage Pop Health | 3 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Fall | ||
| NU 714 | Hlthcre Sys Safe Quality Impro | 3 |
| NU XXX | Trends Shaping the Future of Executive Leadership in Health Care | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| NU XXX | Innovation, Creativity and Well-Being in Health Care | 3 |
| NU 702 | Practice Inq: DsgnMeth,Analys | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Year 2: Summer | ||
| NU 715 | Lead Strat Change in Era Hlth | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Fall | ||
| NU XXX | Executive Leadership DNP Project and Practicum Seminar I | 4 |
| General Elective | in consultation with academic advisor and with permission | 3 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Spring | ||
| NU XXX | Executive Leadership DNP Project and Practicum Seminar II | 3 |
| NU 713 | Digital Transfrm in Healthcare | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 32 | |