Program Details
Nurses are in high demand and none more so than nurses who have earned a DNP. The Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nursing Administration & Leadership from Creighton University is an online nursing administration degree that will advance your career. This program focuses on preparing nurses to become innovative and collaborative leaders in health care organizations where they will improve the quality of health care. The curriculum integrates business and healthcare, preparing students to make a difference in the health care delivery system through courses that may include:
- Care Management and Outcomes Improvement
- Evaluative Methods for Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
- Managerial Finance
- Organizations As Complex Adaptive Systems
- Executive Leadership
As with all Creighton’s DNP programs, this nursing administration online degree advances skills in communication, leadership, and critical thinking. You will be prepared to address, prevent, and resolve ethical dilemmas and situations using moral reasoning and values-based dialogue. Graduates are highly skilled and compassionate nurses who are more than competent in nursing administration and leadership.
% Online
Mostly OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Creighton University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- Required to make some visits to campus
- An active, unencumbered RN license
- Professional nursing work experience
Restricted States
Delaware, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Tennessee
Disclosures
CFA® is a registered trademark owned by CFA Institute.
Optional Certification Exams: Students are responsible for understanding the requirements of optional certification exams. The university cannot guarantee students will be eligible to sit for or pass exams. In some cases, work experience, additional coursework beyond the Creighton program, fieldwork and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification mark CFP® in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.