Health Systems Leadership
Graduates of the Health Systems Leadership program go on to lead health care systems in multiple settings, from hospitals to government to nonprofits.
The Health Systems Leadership DNP program prepares nurses to lead complex health care systems in multiple settings, including primary care, acute care, academic, professional, governmental, accrediting agencies, and nonprofits. HSL graduates focus on high-quality care delivery in the most efficient manner with the best outcomes.
Health Systems Leadership DNP graduates are in great demand as organizations seek to ensure high-quality care is delivered in the most efficient manner with the best outcomes. The HSL DNPs are leaders in changing systems, implementing evidence-based practices, and creating highly reliable, data-driven organizations.
Required courses for the program
Facts about HSLI program Heading link
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Where you'll study
Practicum sites and highly qualified preceptors are arranged for students by dedicated faculty. Students experience practicum hours in a variety of settings, including:
- Primary care settings
- Acute care hospitals
- Large health care systems
- Accrediting agencies
- Professional associations
- Interprofessional settings
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What you'll learn
Program graduates are able to:
- Translate science to influence health care policy
- Implement evidence-based practices to optimize health care outcomes and reduce disparities
- Practice strategic management skills to improve the effectiveness of nursing interventions and health systems outcomes
- Develop transdisciplinary ventures to create innovative health care delivery models
- Demonstrate fiscal leadership in planning and in management for nursing practice
- Integrate technology with nursing practice skills to improve quality and accessibility of care
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Certification Heading link
HSL DNP graduates meet requirements to sit for a variety of national certifications offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and the American Organization for Nursing Leadership. Recent graduates are leading and influencing health care systems, institutions of higher education, advocacy organizations, nursing and health care associations, accrediting bodies. The degree prepares students for roles in quality improvement, nursing and health care management, informatics, nurse leader and nurse executive positions.
Marianne L. Durham, DNP, RN, CPPS, CPHQ Heading link
Co-Director, Health Systems Leadership
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