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Master's-DNP Nurse Executive Leadership Concentration

Program Details

The UNCW Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse Executive Leadership concentration prepares nurses across all settings who are in a leadership trajectory.

Graduates of this program are expected to lead healthcare organizations in changing the delivery of care and the expected outcomes for our clients, community, and global health. DNP prepared leaders will contribute to the discipline of nursing through innovation and translating evidence into leadership practice.

The Essentials of the Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice (Definition page 4 of AACN DNP Essentials) and the American Organization for Nursing Leadership competencies are embedded in this program. (AACN DNP Essential VIII). UNCW's Nurse Executive Leadership Concentration is a 36 credit hour program that can be completed in as few as five semesters.

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Our Frequently Asked Questions page can answer many of your questions. Please review carefully prior to contacting the DNP program.

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*These documents are intended for print purposes. If you need this in another format, please contact the School of Nursing at 910-962-3200 or bombad@uncw.edu. 

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Contact the DNP NEL Program

NEL Concentration Lead:  Lorie Sigmon, PhD, DNP, APRN

Phone: (910) 962-3200

sigmonl@uncw.edu

dnp@uncw.edu 

Annette Richards
Administrative Assistant
910.962.7851
richardsa@uncw.edu