Executive Nurse Leadership, DNP-ENL
The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing DNP-ENL online program prepares graduates with advanced executive knowledge and competencies to strategically lead change, transform care models to improve patient-centric outcomes and influence current and emerging healthcare organizations and systems.
The curriculum is 36 credit hours in length.
Admission Requirements for DNP-ENL Degree
- MSN or BSN with masters in non-nursing health-related field (MHA, MPH, MBA, etc) and certified in Executive Nursing Practice (AONL, ANCC)
- Unencumbered RN license
- Those with a total GPA of 3.0 and above will be considered.
- Two years of healthcare administration (director or above) experience within the last five years.
- Acceptable writing sample
- There is no foreign language requirement.
ENL Curriculum
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 6175 | Scientific Inquiry for Executive Nurse Leaders | 1 |
| NUR 6275 | Translational Science for Executive Nurse Leaders | 2 |
| NUR 6301 | Developing Executive Nursing Presence, Authority, and Influence | 3 |
| NUR 6302 | Resource Attainment and Allocation | 3 |
| NUR 6303 | Influential Communication & Relationship Building | 3 |
| NUR 6304 | Optimizing Quality and Safety Outcomes | 3 |
| NUR 6305 | Business Intelligence and Advanced Decision-making in Complex Healthcare Organizations | 3 |
| NUR 6306 | Creating Excellence in Professional Practice Environments | 3 |
| NUR 6307 | Strategic Economic and Financial Concepts | 3 |
| NUR 6308 | Transforming Systems and Care Delivery Models for Diverse Populations and Emerging Needs | 3 |
| NUR 6V09 | Doctor in Nursing Practice Executive Nursing Leadership Residency | 3-6 |
| NUR 6310 | Evidence Informed Health Policy for the Executive Nurse Leader | 3 |
| NUR 6203 | Doctor of Nursing Practice-Executive Nursing Leadership-Project 1 | 2 |
| NUR 6102 | Doctor of Nursing Practice-Executive Nursing Leadership-Project 2 | 1 |
| NUR 6103 | Doctor of Nursing Practice-Executive Nursing Leadership-Project 3 | 1 |
Sample Curriculum Plan for ENL
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Trimester | Hours | |
| NUR 6301 | Developing Executive Nursing Presence, Authority, and Influence | 3 |
| NUR 6302 | Resource Attainment and Allocation | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Spring Trimester | ||
| NUR 6175 | Scientific Inquiry for Executive Nurse Leaders | 1 |
| NUR 6275 | Translational Science for Executive Nurse Leaders | 2 |
| NUR 6303 | Influential Communication & Relationship Building | 3 |
| NUR 6203 | Doctor of Nursing Practice-Executive Nursing Leadership-Project 1 | 2 |
| Hours | 8 | |
| Summer Trimester | ||
| NUR 6310 | Evidence Informed Health Policy for the Executive Nurse Leader | 3 |
| NUR 6304 | Optimizing Quality and Safety Outcomes | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall Trimester | ||
| NUR 6305 | Business Intelligence and Advanced Decision-making in Complex Healthcare Organizations | 3 |
| NUR 6306 | Creating Excellence in Professional Practice Environments | 3 |
| NUR 6102 | Doctor of Nursing Practice-Executive Nursing Leadership-Project 2 | 1 |
| Hours | 7 | |
| Spring Trimester | ||
| NUR 6307 | Strategic Economic and Financial Concepts | 3 |
| NUR 6308 | Transforming Systems and Care Delivery Models for Diverse Populations and Emerging Needs | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Summer Trimester | ||
| NUR 6V09 | Doctor in Nursing Practice Executive Nursing Leadership Residency | 3-6 |
| NUR 6103 | Doctor of Nursing Practice-Executive Nursing Leadership-Project 3 | 1 |
| Hours | 4-7 | |
| Total Hours | 37-40 | |