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Elevate your nursing career with the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor's online Doctor of Nursing Practice program. Develop as a leader while gaining expertise in evidence-based healthcare and translating research into practice to improve patient outcomes. Explore business, finance and healthcare policy, and prepare to lead in a global context. Our faith-based, 100 percent online curriculum covers vital areas like information technology, statistical analysis, implementation science and quality improvement, equipping you to tackle complex challenges in healthcare.With 600 built-in clinical hours and up to 1,000 clinical hours tailored to your goals and a customizable scholarly project, you’ll gain hands-on experience and create real-world solutions. One-on-one faculty mentorship ensures you’re supported throughout your journey. Whether advancing in patient care, executive leadership or healthcare policy, our DNP prepares you to excel as demand for doctorally prepared nurse leaders grows.This online DNP program will prepare you for leadership roles in nursing, such as:Chief Nursing OfficerClinical LeaderDirector of NursingQuality and Patient Safety LeaderUpon completion of this DNP online program, you will be prepared to:Utilize system thinking in leadership roles, with interprofessional collaboration, to design solutions for disparities within complex healthcare systemsConstruct new evidence-based frameworks using data within complex healthcare systems to improve healthcare outcomesValue lifelong learning and professional scholarshipServe in leadership roles in professional and community organizations and activitiesJustify faith-informed discernment and moral courage in ethical decision-makingComplete the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) competencies outlined by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) EssentialsAlso available:The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor offers a variety of specialized degrees that can help you advance with purpose. Learn about our other healthcare programs.Total Tuition48,945Program DurationAs few as 20 monthsCredit Hours39Request InfoApply Now