Executive Health Systems Leadership (D.N.P.)
Program Overview
The Executive Health Systems Leadership (EHSL) Doctor of Nursing Practice prepares nurses to meet national healthcare needs as the demand for executive leadership skills grows. Students develop advanced competencies for senior leadership roles including Chief Nursing Officer, Clinical Nursing Director, and Director of Quality.
Emphasis is placed on health system assessment, creative planning, and leveraging health system resources to achieve optimal organizational outcomes. Graduates learn to generate and disseminate nursing practice knowledge, lead collaborative practice teams, and influence clinical practice transformation and policy initiatives.
This program is designed for working professionals holding a master's degree in nursing or a related field. Requirements include 1,000 practicum hours supervised by faculty or preceptors.
Highlights
- •Prepare for senior healthcare leadership roles such as CNO
- •Focus on health system assessment and strategic planning
- •Lead collaborative teams and influence policy initiatives
- •Designed for working professionals with a master's degree
- •Includes 1,000 supervised practicum hours
Potential Career Opportunities
Career paths can vary based on experience, location, and requirements.
- •Healthcare Administrator
- •Health Services Manager
- •Clinical Research Coordinator
- •Public Health Program Manager
- •Health Informatics Specialist
- •Medical and Health Services Manager
- •Community Health Director
- •Healthcare Consultant
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