MSN to DNP: Executive Doctor of Nursing Practice
The Executve DNP is a practice-focused doctorate for current nurse executives/administrators that focuses on leadership and is specifically designed in a flexible, hybrid format for the working professional. This program, which is based on the DNP core, offers specialized leadership courses and integrates the content throughout the students' immersion experiences in hospitals, healthcare systems, and businesses.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Foundation Core Courses | ||
NURS 7601 | Epidemiology and Biostatistics | 3 |
NURS 7608 | Research Methods for Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
NURS 7609 | Role Reflective Practice for MSN-DNP Students | 1 |
DNP Core Courses | ||
NURS 7602 | Healthcare Economics and Marketing | 3 |
NURS 7611 | Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health | 3 |
NURS 7612 | Research Translation for Clinical Practice | 3 |
NURS 7614 | Information Technology for Healthcare Improvement | 3 |
NURS 7615 | Leadership and Interprofessional Collaboration | 3 |
NURS 7687 | DNP Immersion 1 | 8-20 |
NURS 7697 | DNP Seminar I | 1 |
NURS 7699 | DNP Seminar II | 1 |
Executive DNP Courses | ||
NURS 7605 | Advanced Health Policy | 3 |
Total Credits | 35-47 |
1 | A total of 1,000 practicum/immersion hours is required for the DNP (1 credit = 50 hours). For MSN to DNP students, these hours include documented hours of supervision in a MSN program. |
First Year | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
NURS 7608 | Research Methods for Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
NURS 7609 | Role Reflective Practice for MSN-DNP Students | 1 |
NURS 7687 | DNP Immersion 1 | 2 |
Credits | 6 | |
Spring | ||
NURS 7601 | Epidemiology and Biostatistics | 3 |
NURS 7687 | DNP Immersion | 2 |
NURS 7697 | DNP Seminar I | 1 |
Credits | 6 | |
Summer | ||
NURS 7602 | Healthcare Economics and Marketing | 3 |
NURS 7687 | DNP Immersion | 3 |
Credits | 6 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
NURS 7611 | Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health | 3 |
NURS 7687 | DNP Immersion | 3 |
Credits | 6 | |
Spring | ||
NURS 7615 | Leadership and Interprofessional Collaboration | 3 |
NURS 7687 | DNP Immersion | 3 |
Credits | 6 | |
Summer | ||
NURS 7612 | Research Translation for Clinical Practice | 3 |
NURS 7687 | DNP Immersion | 3 |
Credits | 6 | |
Third Year | ||
Fall | ||
NURS 7614 | Information Technology for Healthcare Improvement | 3 |
NURS 7687 | DNP Immersion | 2 |
NURS 7699 | DNP Seminar II | 1 |
Credits | 6 | |
Spring | ||
NURS 7605 | Advanced Health Policy | 3 |
NURS 7687 | DNP Immersion | 2 |
Credits | 5 | |
Total Credits | 47 |
1 | A total of 1,000 practicum/immersion hours is required for the DNP (1 credit=50 hours). For MSN to DNP students, these hours include documented hours of supervision in a MSN program. |
Total Minimum Credits: 35