Health Systems Executive Nurse Leadership

The Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nursing 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. The goal is to prepare nursing leaders to inform health care delivery by equipping them with the capacity to identify and solve problems, improve access to care complexities, manage operational efficiencies and increase patient safety in the health care environment. Graduates will be prepared to assume roles in executive management within health systems. Upon graduation and completion of the required work experience, graduates may be prepared to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Organization of Nurse Leaders (AONL) exams to become certified in Nursing Leadership.

The Health Systems Executive Leadership DNP curriculum focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to lead complex clinical environments effectively including.

• Understanding organizational behavior
• Implementing evidence-based management, practice, and quality improvement
•  Integrating leadership in complex system
• Utilizing principles of finance and healthcare economics for strategic planning
• Facilitating health policy
• Incorporating data analytics and population health into clinical systems design

Students complete a leadership practicum or residency with a senior-level mentor. This newly designed curriculum meets the New AACN Essentials for graduate nursing programs at the level 2 competencies.

NOTE: Courses and sequencing are subject to change.

Didactic 1 credit hour = 15 contact hours                                

Clinical 1 credit hour = 60 clinical contact hours

Total contact hours = 1500

The following items are required when applying to the Doctor of Nursing Practice: Health Systems Population Health Leadership concentration:

• BSN from a regionally accredited institution of higher education
• Transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended
• Cumulative GPA from undergraduate work 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
• Unencumbered/unrestricted RN License to practice in Missouri
• Two Professional references from individuals who can address academic skills including oral and written communication skills and clinical competence
• Current CV or Resume
• A personal statement of personal attributes and experiences that will help you be successful in this program.

The Admissions Department may provide a 10-year forgiveness for cumulative GPA calculation.  The student should submit a petition for forgiveness of prior grades to the Admissions Department.

Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing reserves the right to adjust tuition and fees at any time. For additional information, please contact our Business Office.