The Nursing Leadership track is designed to prepare a manager and leader in nursing and healthcare with advanced knowledge and applicable skills in communication and relationship building, healthcare environment, leadership, professionalism, and business management. The graduate will be able to pursue national certification as a nurse executive and a career in nursing administration.
Core Requirements in DNP Leadership
| Course | Title | Quarter Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NSG 400 | THEORETICAL COMPONENTS OF NURSING | 4 |
| NSG 429 | PATHOPHYSIOLOGY & APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY | 4 |
| NSG 464 | HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE | 6 |
Nursing Leadership Track Requirements
| Course | Title | Quarter Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NSG 561 | EVIDENCE BASED MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| NSG 564 | ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR AND HUMAN RESOURCES | 4 |
| NSG 566 | CURRENT TOPICS IN HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| NSG 596 | CAPSTONE IN NURSING ADMINISTRATION | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| STRATEGIC PLANNING AND LEADERSHIP IN HEALTHCARE | ||
| HEALTHCARE POLICY AND DELIVERY SYSTEMS | ||