- 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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There are a few requirements for admission to the DNP-ENL program:
- Master of Science in Nursing from a regionally accredited school of nursing, or any master’s in business/health-related degree such as MHA, MPH, MBA, etc.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing
- GPA: 3.0 or above (BSN)
- Courses taken pass/fail will not be eligible for admission
- Current unencumbered RN license
- Two years of supervisory/management experience at Director level or above, with strategic planning, budgetary, and financial responsibilities within the past five years
- Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
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There are a few requirements for admission to the DNP-ENL program:
- Master of Science in Nursing from a regionally accredited school of nursing, or any master’s in business/health-related degree such as MHA, MPH, MBA, etc.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing
- GPA: 3.0 or above (BSN)
- Courses taken pass/fail will not be eligible for admission
- Current unencumbered RN license
- Two years of supervisory/management experience at Director level or above, with strategic planning, budgetary, and financial responsibilities within the past five years
- Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
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
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INSTITUTION |
PROGRAM NAME |
CREDITS REQUIRED |
COST PER CREDIT HOUR (ONLINE) |
|---|---|---|---|
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Baylor University |
DNP - Executive Nurse Leadership |
36 |
$1,250 |
|
Vanderbilt University |
DNP: Executive Leadership |
35 |
$1,997 |
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George Washington University |
DNP: Executive Leadership |
43 |
$1,530 |
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University of Pittsburgh |
DNP - Health Systems Executive Leadership |
43 |
$1,534 |
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Johns Hopkins University |
DNP Executive Track |
40 |
$1,997 |
|
East Tennessee State University |
DNP - Executive Leadership in Nursing |
38 |
$1,429 |
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Here are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding Baylor University's Online DNP-ENL program
Yes. 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
Yes, if you have a BSN, you can go from MBA to DNP with the Online DNP - Executive Nurse Leadership program.
Yes! 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**).
In addition to business and leadership skills, a DNP-ENL program can prepare you to be a transformative leader in advanced nurse leadership positions.
A DNP-ENL can equip you for roles such as Nurse Administrator and Director of Nursing, as well as C-suite roles such as Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Operating Officer.
Learn about how a DNP-ENL can help you prepare for nursing leadership roles.
The online DNP-Executive Nurse Leadership program outcomes are designed to meet the standards of professional organizations such as the American Organization of Nurse Leadership (AONL), the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and others.
Design practice environments that enhance interprofessional and inter dependent collaboration, and use a comprehensive set of executive skills and knowledge to influence organizational decisions and change.
Forecast and monitor innovations, evidence-based practices, regulatory and policy trends, technology and changing population needs to inform future strategy.
Transform care delivery models and optimize operations processes to reduce variation and improve outcomes across the care continuum.
**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.
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