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Program description

Designed to take students' thinking and career to the next level, this nationally recognized DNP program leverages innovation theory, complexity science and the application of the latest evidence to advanced health system outcomes.

This program of study is for leaders --- e.g., chief nurse executive, strategist, informaticist or clinical director --- who want to create sustainable health care in the communities they serve.

Students learn how to optimize human and social capital, create measurable impact on their organizations and foster environments of excellence through innovation.

Some of the courses students take include:

• Innovation Leadership for Tomorrow's Healthcare
• Financing Healthcare for a Sustainable Future
• Navigating Culture to Create Successful Change and Transformation
• Systems Thinking for Improved Organizational Performance

Offered as a hybrid program, most coursework is in iCourse format which affords optimal flexibility. There are also two to three opportunities per semester for in-person dialogue and exchange.

Acknowledged by graduates as a life-changing experience, this program is one of deep personal discovery and diverse professional enrichment. Students are part of a rich social fabric of highly engaged, intellectually astute and practically sound nursing leaders who are changing health care for the nation.

Los Angeles location: Currently, programs of study are offered in a hybrid learning model. Select courses are offered through in-person instruction in the Herald Examiner building. The majority of courses are offered virtually from Arizona through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning technologies. Students should consult their advisor and schedule of classes for additional information.