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Nursing - Nurse Executive Online

Program Length

36 credit hours minimum

Degree

Doctor of Nursing Practice

    A part of

    College of Health Sciences
    School of Nursing

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    Why ODU for a Nurse Executive degree?

    This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Nurse Executive program focuses on executive leadership skills, working with vulnerable populations, fiscal and human resource management, quality magnet achievement, emerging technology and organizational research in clinical issues.

    Our graduates tell us that ODU's DNP program has transformed them into providers and administrators with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to:

    • Take leadership in developing interdisciplinary teams
    • Conduct evidence-based research
    • Develop programs to improve healthcare outcomes
    • Become business owners
    • Address national policy issues
    • Advocate for the use of healthcare technology
    • Have a voice in healthcare change

    Are you a registered nurse with a bachelor's degree in nursing? You may be able to complete this DNP program through ODU's online BSN to DNP degree pathway. Contact us to learn more.

    ODU's Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

    * Note: This program is not available in the state of Washington.

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    Required Courses

    • 36 credit hours minimum
    • Face-to-face session (advising & experiential activities)

    You will participate in executive internships throughout the program in your home area. You're also required to travel to main campus ODU once a semester for a long weekend of advising and experiential activities. Upon program completion, you'll be eligible to take the national certification examination.

    Talk with an advisor to determine if you have credits that will transfer. For more information on the DNP Nurse Executive curriculum, visit the department's webpages. 

    Online Learning Environment

    Attend class online on a regular schedule and access course materials online from any location. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

    Additionally, you must participate in executive internships throughout the program in your home area. You are also required to travel to ODU's School of Nursing in Virginia Beach once a semester for a long weekend of advising and experiential activities.

    Taking Classes Online

    Careers as a Nurse Executive

    • Chief Nursing Officer
    • Vice President
    • Executive-level nurse leader
    • Healthcare Administrator
    • Policy Advisor
    • Health Program Developer

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    Calculating Cost

    • In-state Virginia Residents$547 per credit hour*
    • Out-of-state Students$595 per credit hour

    Rates are effective Summer 2019 and subject to change.
    * In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

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    How to Apply

    This program begins new full- and part-time cohorts in January each year. The most current information on admission requirements and deadlines can be found on the department's website. When applying to this as a post-master's DNP program, you are not required to submit GRE scores.

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    Meet your Team

    You'll have a dedicated academic advisor for this program.

    Contact us if you have questions about admission requirements, transferring credits, or application deadlines.

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