Doctor of Nursing Practice in Executive Leadership

Benedictine University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Executive Leadership prepares you to drive innovation and serve in high-ranking leadership roles that impact the future of nursing and health care delivery.

In the DNP program, online courses extend your nursing expertise through a competency-based curriculum aligned to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN, 2021) The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education.

As part of the degree program, you’ll complete clinical practice in real-world settings under expert supervision. You’ll also have the opportunity to conduct a system DNP project that addresses a critical issue in health care and makes a meaningful difference.

This postgraduate degree program can be completed in 24-26 months. Courses run eight weeks in duration and are taken one at a time. You can transfer up to six credit hours of eligible coursework and receive up to three semester credit hours for eligible work experience.

If you possess the passion and ambition to shape the future of healthcare, Benedictine University’s online DNP in Executive Leadership program can provide the knowledge, skills and network you need to succeed. Request more information today.