Executive Healthcare Leadership: Nursing Practice, D.N.P.

College of Nursing

This program prepares qualified graduates to influence health care environments through professionalism, leadership, strong communication skills and business knowledge.

The curricular plan is designed for the student who has a B.S.N. and the requisite experience, a master’s degree with a nursing emphasis, or a master’s degree in business administration (M.B.A.), health care administration (M.H.A.) or public health (M.P.H.).

Program Highlights

Academic Excellence

Learn online in one of our graduate programs ranked No. 1 nationally in 2023 (U.S. News & World Report).
Clinical Innovations

Prepare and practice in the college's innovative, teaching-education accredited Clinical Simulation Center.
National Leadership

Join a leading program that was one of the first four nationally recognized D.N.P. programs.

What You’ll Study

The curriculum consists of coursework equivalent to that of a master’s degree in nursing plus additional course work (beyond the master’s degree requirements) that extends leadership skills and provides preparation for a variety of executive leadership roles in the health care arena.

Program Website Degree Details Admissions Info

Building Skills

Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.

Critical Thinking

Analyzing and evaluating information to make informed decisions or judgments

Leadership

Inspiring and guiding others to achieve common goals and reach their full potential

Decision-making Expertise

Applying critical thinking and analytical skills to make informed and effective decisions
Interpersonal Skills

Communicating and interacting effectively in a variety of social and professional situations

Management

Directing and overseeing the activities and resources to achieve specific goals

Interprofessional Collaboration

Working with professionals from different disciplines to provide coordinated care or services