- Online Coursework
- No GRE/GMAT Required
- CCNE Accredited
Designed for Nurse Leaders
The Baylor name is synonymous with excellence in healthcare education–and it’s why hospitals have partnered with us to shape the next generation of leaders. Our online DNP in Executive Nurse Leadership (DNP-ENL) was built with busy professionals in mind:
- Continue to work full-time & apply what you learn immediately to the real world.
- Coursework is 100% online–login anytime with no required campus visits.
- Students have the option to complete their doctoral project locally.
- Get started with two entry points to choose from; no GRE/MAT is required.
Using the Adams Influence Model framework, Baylor’s online DNP-ENL program provides competencies in influential leadership, data-driven business strategy, and transformative care models. Students develop advanced business acumen and gain leadership skills to transform healthcare systems while creating a network of colleagues and mentors.
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- Main coursework is 100 percent online with no required campus visits.
- Courses are 15 weeks and the average degree completion time is 6 semesters.
- Total Project Hours required: 1,000 hours
- Centered on the Adams Influence Model, a framework for nurse leaders.
- No GRE/GMAT is required for admission.
- Doctoral project component can be completed in your local area.
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- Main coursework is 100 percent online with no required campus visits.
- Courses are 15 weeks and the average degree completion time is 6 semesters.
- Total Project Hours required: 1,000 hours
- Centered on the Adams Influence Model, a framework for nurse leaders.
- No GRE/GMAT is required for admission.
- Doctoral project component can be completed in your local area.
Get More Program Details
Download your digital program guide to learn more about our Online DNP-ENL program, including program details, tuition costs, admission requirements, and our full curriculum.
Examine advanced business principles and skills that are critical to strategically obtaining and allocating financial and human resources. Learn how to operationalize resources for current and future care delivery models.
Analyze current trends in healthcare economics and their impact on organizational financial practices. Obtain hands-on experience (i.e., practicum hour with business executives) to develop specific skills and knowledge to effectively respond to changing economic and financial expectations, and improve stakeholder perception of nursing’s value to the organization.
Prepare to strategically envision and design structures and processes that will advance excellence in professional nursing practice. Learn how to develop and sustain a practice environment that promotes optimal outcomes for patients, nurses and organizations.
The Baylor Difference
| INSTITUTION | PROGRAM NAME | CREDITS REQUIRED | COST PER CREDIT HOUR (ONLINE) |
| Baylor University | DNP - Executive Nurse Leadership | 36 | $1,150 |
| Vanderbilt University | DNP: Executive Leadership | 35 | $1,556 |
| George Washington University | DNP: Executive Leadership | 43 | $1,340 |
| University of Pittsburgh | DNP - Health Systems Executive Leadership | 43 | $1,306 |
| Johns Hopkins University | DNP Executive Track | 40 | $1,721 |
| East Tennessee State University | DNP - Executive Leadership in Nursing | 38 | $1,429 |
Testimonials
Tami Taylor | DNP Executive Nurse Leadership
Ardel Guillamas Avelino | DNP Executive Nurse Leadership
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding Baylor University's Online DNP-ENL program
Unlike similar programs, Baylor's DNP-ENL program is 100% online with no required campus visits.
DNP-ENL students typically complete the program in two (2) years
Baylor University's Louise Herrington School of Nursing understands the needs and challenges of busy RNs. Our online coursework allows you to balance your career with your other commitments.
Yes. Baylor University’s online Doctor of Nursing Practice programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE**).
Lead the Way in Healthcare
Opportunities for nurse executives are increasing exponentially. Enroll in Baylor’s reputable online DNP executive leadership program to demonstrate your potential and address pressing needs.
- Join a rapidly expanding field in one of the fastest-growing industries. Employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 20 percent through 2026.
- Increase your earning potential: The average salary for a nurse executive is $131,000 (Payscale.com).
- Use new skills to tap the limitless potential of data analytics and improve outcomes.
- Gain a thorough understanding of business and healthcare models to put patient care first.
- Harness out-of-control costs to providers and patients.
Put your advanced understanding of leadership and business to use in various roles.
- Vice President of Nursing
- Chief Nursing Officer
- Chief Nursing Executive
In an ever-changing landscape that relies heavily on our business and political economies, your background and expertise has never been more essential to our nation’s continued success. Learn more about the DNP-ENL program today.
**The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Baylor University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
The DNP program of study conforms to the educational guidelines for the state of Texas and the National Task Force Criteria for Nurse Practitioner Programs.
