DNPEL-MAJOR - Nursing: Practice in Executive Leadership

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About the Program

Program Title

Nursing: Practice in Executive Leadership

Department(s)

Nursing

College/School

Henry Predolin College of Health Sciences

Program Level

Doctoral

Months to Completion

CIP Code / Description

513802: Nursing Administration

Program Description

The Doctor of Nursing Practice with a concentration in Executive Leadership prepares nurses for senior leadership roles within complex healthcare systems. Students develop skills in organizational leadership, healthcare policy, financial management, and quality improvement while integrating evidence-based practice to drive system-level change. The program combines doctoral coursework with applied projects, emphasizing ethical leadership, strategic decision-making, and the improvement of patient and organizational outcomes. Graduates are prepared for executive and administrative roles in healthcare organizations and for leadership in advancing practice and policy.