Health Systems Executive Nurse Leadership
The Health Systems Executive Leadership DNP curriculum focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to lead complex clinical environments.
Spring Application Deadline: Dec. 15
Overview
The Doctor of Nursing Practice in Health Systems Nurse Executive Leadership is designed for BSN- and MSN-prepared, registered nurses interested in pursuing advanced leadership positions in a variety of health care settings at the executive level.
This program prepares nursing leaders to improve health care delivery by equipping them with the capacity to identify and solve problems, improve access to care, manage operational efficiencies, and improve patient safety.
Program Length 26 months (7 terms) | Start Fall and Spring terms | Time Commitment 18-24 hours per week |
Tuition and Fees
The tuition and fees at Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing may be adjusted at any time. For more information, please contact our Business Office.
| Graduate tuition | Per credit hour |
|---|---|
$834 |
| Fees | Per term |
|---|---|
$160 |
Admission Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning
- Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in all undergraduate coursework
- Official transcripts from all institutions where credit was earned
- Current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume
- Current unencumbered, unrestricted Missouri licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or a multi-state compact license and in good standing
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) provider status
- Two professional references from individuals who can address academic skills including oral and written communication skills and clinical competence
- A personal statement that addresses desired area of specialization, personal attributes that will contribute to successful accomplishments of the program, and career goals
Curriculum
| Course | Credit hours |
|---|---|
| Health Promotion Theory & Population Health | 3 |
| Foundations of Scholarly Writing & Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| Course | Credit hours |
|---|---|
| Health Systems Policy | 3 |
| Leadership & Collaboration for Quality & Safety | 3 |
| Course | Credit hours |
|---|---|
| Designing Care Delivery Alternatives | 3 |
| Healthcare Informatics, Economics, & Financial Principles | 3 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Applied Economics & Finance | 3 |
| Strategic Planning for Healthcare | 3 |
| Course | Credit hours |
|---|---|
| Systems-Based Practice & DNP Project I | 3 |
| Quality and Performance Improvement in Health Systems | 3 |
| Course | Credit hours |
|---|---|
| Systems-Based Practice & DNP Project II | 3 |
| Leadership & Management Practicum | 3 |
| Course | Credit hours |
|---|---|
| Systems-Based Practice & DNP Project III | 3 |
| Executive Preceptorship | 3 |
| Total minimum credit hours | 42 |
|---|
Courses and sequencing are subject to change.
Faculty
Elise Schaller, DNP, MHA, APRN, CPNP-PC
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