DNP in Nursing with Emphasis in Nurse Leadership and Innovations in Health Care
Students who pursue the Nursing Leadership and Innovations in Health Care emphasis area will be prepared to take on roles as advanced nursing leaders, impact systems by providing quality outcomes, and the ability to lead change within the clinical, political, or academic environments.
The Nursing Leadership and Innovations in Health Care emphasis area will prepare the learner to discover innovative technologies and techniques to improve the delivery of care as well as use innovative concepts and pursue entrepreneurial endeavors to enhance health care.
Individuals with a master's degree in nursing or related field may apply to this program. Students must complete a total of minimum of 38.5-47 credit hours to earn the degree. Credit hours vary depending upon review of transcripts and previously completed clinical hours.
| Core Courses | ||
| NURSE 7050 | Introduction to Scholarly Writing | 2 |
| NURSE 7110 | Advanced Nursing Roles and Professional Communication | 2 |
| NURSE 7160 | Scientific Foundations for Health Sciences | 4 |
| NURSE 8100 | Principles of Epidemiology | 3 |
| NURSE 8170 | Public Health, Sociocultural Issues, and Health Policy | 3 |
| NURSE 8830 | Informatics Applications and Innovations in Health Care Systems | 3 |
| NURSE 8910 | Translational Evidence-Based Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURSE 8920 | Quality, Safety, and Performance Outcomes | 3 |
| NURSE 8930 | Health Program Design and Management | 3 |
| NURSE 9080 | DNP Residency Project | 3 |
| NURSE 9087 | Leadership and Transformational Role Institute | 2 |
| Emphasis Area Requirements | ||
| NURSE 8820 | Health Care Financial Management | 3 |
| NURSE 8844 | Leadership in Nursing and Healthcare Settings | 2 |
| NURSE 8845 | Nursing Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 2 |
| NURSE 8860 | Organizations and Human Resource Management in Nursing | 3 |
| NURSE 9070 | DNP Clinical Residency | 1-5 |
| NURSE 9570 | Introduction to Implementation Science Tools and Methods | 3 |
| Electives - As needed to reach 72 credit hours. | ||
Admissions
Applicants are required to meet two sets of minimum qualifications for admission: the requirements of the DNP in Nursing and the minimum requirements of the Graduate School. Because requirements vary, you must refer to a degree program's graduate admission page to learn about specific admission criteria, application deadlines, eligibility, and application process. Your application materials will be reviewed by both the Graduate School and the degree program to which you have applied before official admission to the University of Missouri.