Doctor of Nursing Practice / Ethical Leadership
McKendree University
Program Details
The online DNP degree program from McKendree University is designed to provide a high quality educational experience to advanced nursing leaders who will drive the future of healthcare. Graduates are able to:
- Synthesize science-based theories and concepts from nursing and other disciplines to assess, evaluate, and integrate health care phenomena to impact positive patient outcomes at the individual, group, community, or global level
- Integrate clinical change through organizational and systems leadership for quality improvement and systems thinking to achieve excellence in nursing practice
- Integrate advanced knowledge of nursing theories, methods of inquiry, humanities, and related sciences to translate best evidence for application to improve practice
- Advance the effective use of health care information systems to ensure high-quality outcomes with the generation of data-driven decisions in nursing care
- Advocate for social justice and health equity by evaluating, developing, and implementing policy to impact health care delivery at all levels
- Engage interprofessional collaborative initiatives to examine complex systems and develop effective methods to create positive change for improving patient and population health outcomes
- Translate knowledge into practice to improve patient outcomes and synthesize best practice for improving the nation's health
- Engage in experimental learning and research to promote advanced levels of nursing practice grounded in ethical and moral decision making
% Online
Mostly OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
McKendree University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeRecommended GPA
3.5 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Interview, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
Candidates are also expected to:
- Have recent experience in a nurse executive or a management leadership role
- Submit proof of completion in graduate-level statistics and epidemiology courses with a “B” or higher
- Attend two on-campus immersions during the program