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

1. MSN or BSN with masters in non-nursing health-related field (MHA, MPH, MBA, etc) and certified in Executive Nursing Practice (AONL, ANCC)
2. Unencumbered RN license
3. Those with a total GPA of 3.0 and above will be considered.
4. Two years of healthcare administration (director or above) experience within the last five years.
5. Acceptable writing sample
6. There is no foreign language requirement.

Requirements for the DNP in Executive Nursing Leadership

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
NUR 6102	Doctor of Nursing Practice-Executive Nursing Leadership-Project 2	1
NUR 6103	Doctor of Nursing Practice-Executive Nursing Leadership-Project 3	1
NUR 6175	Scientific Inquiry for Executive Nurse Leaders	1
NUR 6203	Doctor of Nursing Practice-Executive Nursing Leadership-Project 1	2
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 6310	Evidence Informed Health Policy for the Executive Nurse Leader	3
NUR 6V09	Doctor in Nursing Practice Executive Nursing Leadership Residency	2
Total Hours		36