Doctorate of Nursing Program (DNP) Systems Leadership Track

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The total credit hours required for the Doctorate in Nursing Program (DNP) Systems Leadership Track will be thirty-nine to sixty-three (39-69) credits.

Graduates of Rivier University who successfully completed the NURS 601 Quality Healthcare Improvement , NURS 610 Advanced Health Policy , or BUSS 654 Compliance and Risk Management in Healthcare Settings as part of their studies in the master’s degree program will be recognized and awarded these nine credits towards the total number of credits needed.

Post-Master’s Entry-Earned Master of Science in Nursing (Varied Clinical Hours 0-500).

Prerequisite

Successful completion of a graduate (500 level or above) statistics course.

Required Core Courses (27 Credits)

BUSS 559 - Healthcare Finance Credits: 3
BUSS 632 - Healthcare Information Systems Credits: 3
BUSS 659 - Crisis Management and Conflict Resolution Credits: 3
NURS 601 - Quality Healthcare Improvement Credits: 3
NURS 610 - Advanced Health Policy Credits: 3
NURS 802 - Interpretation of Quantitative Research for Healthcare Credits: 3
NURS 805 - Health Research Methods Credits: 3
NURS 810 - Epidemiology in Advanced Practice Nursing Credits: 3
NURS 815 - Evidence Based Leadership Practices Credits: 3

Required Practicum Courses (12-20 Credits)

NURS 715 - Leadership Capstone Practicum Credits: 1-4
*2-4 credits per semester; repeat to max of 8 credits.

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Doctorate of Nursing Program (DNP) Systems Leadership Track

Prerequisite

Required Core Courses (27 Credits)

Required Practicum Courses (12-20 Credits)

Degree Requirements (39-47 Credits)