Program Overview

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 in Greenville during their first residency course semester to meet with faculty and fellow students while gaining assistance with their project.

Career Outcomes

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.

Program Details

• Total Credit Hours: 42
• Program Type: DNP (MSN to DNP)
• I-20 Approved: No
• I-17 Approved: No

Program Director and Coordinator

• Program Director: Dr. Jaclyn K. Gaulden
• Program Coordinator: Dr. Jaclyn K. Gaulden

Class Format and Duration

• Class Format: Hybrid
• Program Duration: 18 Months
• Start Date: Fall: August

Suggested Class Sequence

Admission Requirements

• Previous Degree Required: A Master of Science in Nursing degree in any field of study is required to enroll in this program.
• Transcript Required: All official college transcripts must be submitted as part of the application process for this program.
• Additional Admission Requirements: 1-2 years of nursing experience recommended.
• Application Deadline: The application deadline for this program is October 15.

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