The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – Executive Leadership Specialization program from the American Sentinel College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Post University offers an exploration of the skills and insights industry executives use to effect positive change across healthcare units, departments, and entire systems. Covering health policy, statistics, quality management techniques, information technology, and more, this DNP program offers learning experiences to help you polish critical thinking, business, and management skills to better prepare for opportunities in healthcare and nursing leadership.
ACEN Programmatic Accreditation
This Doctor of Nursing Practice program is programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN).
Note: This program is not designed to fulfill the educational requirements for any licensure or certification. Post University does not speak on behalf of any licensing board or body but does assist students in understanding licensure requirements.
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Executive Leadership Specialization DNP At a Glance
- Zero Residency Requirements
- 42 Credit Hours
- 28-36 Month Program*
- 8-Week Courses
- Six Annual Start Dates
*Doctor of Nursing Practice students can expect to complete their degree requirements in 28-36 months. Most students complete degree requirements within 36 months.
Our DNP in Executive Leadership Specialization program offers practice-based instruction from faculty members with practical industry experience. Students focus on five key competencies for effective executive leadership: Leadership, Business Intelligence, Finance, Health Policy, and Health Services Research. They also cover everything from business intelligence to quality management to leadership.
Contact us to speak with an advisor who can help you explore the curriculum to meet your goals as well as options and opportunities for financing your education.
What Our Students are Saying
“I love doing the clinical nurse specialist work but I’d love to find ways to help my facility positively affect patient outcomes. I learned how to do that sort of impactful work as a student at American Sentinel. It’s probably been the biggest benefit of the program.”
– Kristi Fabel, DNP Executive Leadership Specialization
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Source: American Sentinel College’s End of Course Survey 2020 & Biannual Students Survey 2021