DNP Executive Leadership (DNP-EXL Track) Sample Degree Plan Fall/Spring Start

Semester 1 (9 Credit Hours)

• NUR 5013 - Scientific and Philosophical Foundations of Nursing Practice 3 Credit Hours
• NUR 5113 - Leadership in Organizations and Systems 3 Credit Hours
• NUR 5223 - Faith and Science 3 Credit Hours

Semester 2 (9 Credit Hours)

• NUR 5023 - Advanced Nursing Research 3 Credit Hours
• NUR 6013 - Healthcare Technology and Quality Improvement 3 Credit Hours
• NUR 6003 - Advanced Pathophysiology 3 Credit Hours

Semester 3 (9 Credit Hours)

• NUR 5103 - Healthcare Policy and Advocacy 3 Credit Hours
• NUR 6053 - Advanced Nursing Practicum I 3 Credit Hours
• NUR 6103 - Advanced Pharmacology 3 Credit Hours

Semester 4 (9 Credit Hours)

• NUR 6153 - Advanced Nursing Practicum II 3 Credit Hours
• NUR 7103 - Healthcare Economics and Finance 3 Credit Hours
• NUR 6104 - Advanced Health Assessment & Diagnostic Reasoning 4 Credit Hours

Semester 5 (9 Credit Hours)

• NUR 5003 - Introduction to the Doctor of Nursing Practice 3 Credit Hours
• NUR 5133 - Global Perspectives of Healthcare 3 Credit Hours
• NUR 7064 - Executive Leadership Practicum 4 Credit Hours

Semester 6 (8 Credit Hours)

• NUR 7003 - Translational Evidence Based Practice 3 Credit Hours
• NUR 7165 - Executive Leadership Immersion 5 Credit Hours

Semester 7 (8 Credit Hours)

• NUR 8003 - Independent Practice Management 3 Credit Hours
• NUR 8113 - Caring for the Vulnerable Population 3 Credit Hours
• NUR 8501 - DNP Scholarly Project 1 Credit Hours

Semester 8 (7 Credit Hours)

• NUR 8103 - Legal and Ethical Aspects in Healthcare 3 Credit Hours
• NUR 7013 - Fundamentals of Healthcare Administration 3 Credit Hours
• NUR 8512 - DNP Scholarly Project 2 Credit Hours

Semester 9 (2 Credit Hours)

• NUR 8522 - DNP Scholarly Project 2 Credit Hours

Clinical Hours: 1,000 required for a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree