Program Overview
Become a nurse leader with the Health Systems Leadership, DNP program. Manage teams in providing care for those in need. Treat and prevent disease and injury for individuals and communities, while advocating for the environment and social justice.
Program Delivery
Complete the Health Systems Leadership DNP program in seven (7) semesters consisting of online and classroom learning during fall, spring, and summer semesters. This plan of study includes 33 didactic credits plus variable practicum credits. Didactic plus practicum credits range from 45-56 credits.
Courses are delivered online with an in-person, on campus teaching weekends. Online learning will be synchronous or asynchronous. Faculty will determine the scheduling of the synchronous teaching weekends .Online coursework uses the University's learning management system, Canvas. In addition, students are often able to attend classes by use of a video conferencing tool.
Projects & Publications
All Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students must implement an evidence-based quality improvement project designed to improve practice in their area of concentration. The project is guided by their faculty DNP Committee Chairperson and Committee and demonstrates their ability to apply the principles of evidence-based practice, through problem identification, project development and proposal, and the implementation and evaluation of practice, quality/process or systems improvements.
Choose a Concentration
You have the option of concentrating in education and simulation, management, or population health leadership.