Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Health Systems Executive Nurse Leadership Concentration
You are passionate about taking on nursing leadership roles and ready to develop your professional, business and leadership skills. Earn your DNP in Health Systems Executive Nurse Leadership online to expand your understanding of how health care systems function and how you can make an impact as a nurse leader and executive.
Admission Criteria
• BSN/MSN 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.
Sample Course Sequence
Term 1
| NURS 6420 | Health Promotion Theory and Population Health | 3 |
| NURS 6523 | Foundations of Scholarly Writing and Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
Term 2
| NURS 6327 | Health Systems Policy | 3 |
| NURS 6500 | Leadership and Collaboration for Quality and Safety | 3 |
Term 3
Term 4
| NURS 5101 | Advanced Pathophysiology for Primary Care | 3 |
| NURS 6325 | Healthcare Informatics, Economics, and Financial Principles | 3 |
Term 5
Term 6
Term 7
| NURS 6526 | Quality and Performance Improvement in Healthcare Systems | 3 |
| NURS 6525 | Leadership in Management Practicum | 3 |
Term 8
Term 9
| NURS 6250 | Systems-Based Practice and DNP Project III | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 51
For program specific accreditation information follow the link below.
Accreditation
All required information must be received before an application file can be reviewed for admission.
Please send all application materials to:
Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing
Attn: Admissions Office
4483 Duncan Avenue
Mailstop 90-36-697
St. Louis, MO 63110
For more information about the program, contact us at gson-admissions@barnesjewishcollege.edu or call 1-800-832-9009 or 314-454-7055, or visit us at barnesjewishcollege.edu.