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 of aspiring senior leaders, focuses on evidence-based leadership and innovation and integrates experiential learning tailored to each student’s interests often within their practice setting or community.
Learning Goals/Outcomes
- Pending
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 |