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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Executive Leadership (MSN-DNP)
Program Overview
The DNP Advanced Practice is a 42 credit hour, five semester program designed for nurses wishing to obtain a Doctor of Nursing Practice with an Executive Leader focus. In addition to the clinical hours you will be bringing into the program, an additional 800 clinical hours are needed for the degree and focus on the development of a scholarly project. Students are required to come to campus 1-2 days in their first and last semester to meet with faculty and fellow students while gaining assistance with their project.
Program at a
Glance
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
42
DETAILS
Total Credit Hours: 42
Program Type: DNP (or MSN-DNP)
Location: Hybrid (Greenville)
Time to Complete: 18 Months
Start Date: Spring: January
Why AU?
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Career Outlook
Your degree will prepare you to serve as a chief nursing executive, chief executive officer, clinical coordinator, or in other executive roles in hospitals, insurance companies, and accreditation and governing boards. Salaries for nurses in executive leadership range from $80,000 to $200,000.
Career Outlook
Your degree will prepare you to serve as a chief nursing executive, chief executive officer, clinical coordinator, or in other executive roles in hospitals, insurance companies, and accreditation and governing boards. Salaries for nurses in executive leadership range from $80,000 to $200,000.
Anderson University is a national leader in higher education in its use of technology to support and enhance all aspects of its core function—teaching and learning, which has led to the institution being recognized as an Apple Distinguished School since 2014. Through Anderson’s Digital Learning Initiative, Anderson has provided all of its residential undergraduate students and select graduate program students with an iPad Air and Apple Pencil. The mission of transforming learning experiences and preparing students to serve their communities and careers in the twenty-first century is enhanced through mobile devices developed by Apple.
Admission Requirements
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Previous Degree Required
A Master of Science in Nursing degree in any field of study is required to enroll in this program.: :
Transcript Requirements
All official college transcripts must be submitted as part of the application process for this program.: :
Additional Admission Requirements
Active and Unemcumbered Nursing License: :
Application Deadline
The application deadline for this program is September 15.More Information
I-20 Approved: No
I-17 Approved: No
Non Degree Option Available (Minor): No
Program Director:
Program Director – Dr. Jaclyn K. GauldenProgram Coordinator – Dr. Jaclyn K. Gaulden
Program Director – Dr. Jaclyn K. GauldenProgram Coordinator – Dr. Jaclyn K. Gaulden
Breakdown of Credit Hours:
42 Credit Hours – Program Requirements
42 Credit Hours – Program Requirements
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