Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Health Systems Executive Nurse Leadership Concentration
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 at the executive level in various healthcare settings. The goal is to prepare nursing leaders to inform care delivery systems 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 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 are eligible to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Organization of Nurse Leaders (AONL) exams to become certified in Nursing Leadership.
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
| NURS 5812 | Designing Care Delivery Alternatives | 3 |
| NURS 6325 | Healthcare Informatics, Economics, and Financial Principles | 3 |
Term 4
Term 5
| NURS 6240 | Systems-Based Practice and DNP Project I | 3 |
| NURS 6526 | Quality and Performance Improvement in Healthcare Systems | 3 |
Term 6
| NURS 6245 | Systems-Based Practice and DNP Project II | 3 |
| NURS 6525 | Leadership and Management Practicum | 3 |
Term 7
Total Credit Hours: 42
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.