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Earn Your DNP in Educational Leadership

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Program Details

Next start date: July 07

Complete your degree in as few as 2 years

20% tuition savings for new students and CU alumni

100% doctorally prepared faculty

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Advance Your Expertise as a Nurse Educator

Doctoral candidates can choose from three elective focus areas to tailor their curriculum to their leadership goals: Advanced Practice Leadership, Educational Leadership and Healthcare Systems Leadership. Fully online and made to complement your DNP coursework, these focus areas include two elective leadership courses unique to each pathway. 

Why pursue a DNP with an Educational Leadership focus?

  • Educate and mentor future generations of nurses in clinical practice and academia.
  • Lead facilitated learning and develop educational curriculum and instruction.
  • Enhance your expertise in helping nurses develop advanced skills.  
  • Collaborate with other nurse educators to implement and evaluate educational initiatives. 
     

Imagine yourself in roles including:

  • Nurse educator
  • Clinical nurse specialist  
  • Telehealth nurse
  • Healthcare System Director
  • Mental Health Program Manager 

Educational Leadership

Our online DNP Educational Leadership focus area is specially designed for RNs who hold a master’s degree and seek to advance their training as a nurse educator. It will prepare you to teach and lead future generations of nurses for leadership roles within the healthcare field through education, workforce development programs and quality improvement initiatives. 

The elective focus area coursework is all online, allowing you flexibility and autonomy while being completed. 

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My experience with Chamberlain University has made all the difference. I would say it's been life-changing for me, because, not only from a career opportunity standpoint that, knowing that I can walk into a room, and have that educational background, to talk succinctly about complex issues, and be that voice for my nurses, for my healthcare workers, and that Chamberlain gave me that foundation to do that, is amazing.
Cynthia Rowell, DNP ‘21

 

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Continue your healthcare journey with Chamberlain University’s DNP in Educational Leadership. Develop the expertise to innovate in nursing education.
Why pursue a DNP in Educational Leadership?

Do you want to develop advanced skills to lead multilevel staff to deliver high-quality patient care? Are you called to make transformative chances to influence healthcare?

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DNP Admission Requirements

Take the first step toward a DNP with our simple and streamlined admission process. You can choose from six program starts per year. At Chamberlain, we offer options for entry into our DNP program no matter where you are in your educational journey.  

If you are a registered nurse with a BSN and an MSN, you’ll need the following to apply:

  • A current, active and unrestricted RN license in the U.S. or in a jurisdiction that is an associate member of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for your nursing master’s degree  
  • A copy of your official transcript 

No MSN? You can still apply!

If you are a registered nurse with a BSN and a master’s degree in a field other than nursing, the following is required to apply:  

  • A current, active and unrestricted RN license in the U.S. or in a jurisdiction that is an associate member of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCBSN)
  • The ability to complete the six designated core nursing courses (18 credits) at Chamberlain, transfer in the equivalent courses and/or submit a portfolio demonstrating your achievement of course outcomes
  • A copy of your official transcript 

DNP Core Courses

NR-703: Applied Organizational and Leadership Concepts 

NR-706: Healthcare Informatics & Information Systems 

NR-711: Fiscal Analysis and Project Management

NR-715: Scientific Underpinnings 

NR-716: Analytic Methods 

NR-717: Concepts in Population Health Outcomes & Health Policy 

DNP Educational Leadership Focus Area Courses:

NR-722: Role of the Educator in Facilitating Learning (3 credits)

NR-723: Role of the Educational Leader Across Settings (2 credits)

DNP Educational Leadership Curriculum

Our DNP Educational Leadership curriculum is demanding and requires a high level of critical thinking, complex research skills and the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world healthcare situations.

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FAQ: Chamberlain’s DNP Program in Educational Leadership

How hard is a DNP in Educational Leadership to attain?

As it is a doctoral-level degree, a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Educational Leadership is a challenging program, one that requires a foundation in medical science, clinical practice hours and rigorous academic work. It is a terminal degree program; there is no higher degree in nursing education.

What is a DNP in Educational Leadership?

A DNP degree in Educational Leadership helps prepare experts in the nursing field for roles including clinical educator and high-level leadership positions.

There Are Many Ways to Save!

Explore a wide range of financial aid, grants and scholarships available for those who apply and qualify. 

Military-Affiliated Students

Chamberlain reserves special rates for active-duty service members, veterans and retired military. 

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Alumni Tuition Rate

Chamberlain graduates receive 20% in tuition savings.

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HBCU Leadership Grant

A grant of up to $12,532 is available for employees of historically Black colleges and universities. 

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Accreditation

Accreditation, State Authorizations & Approvals

Chamberlain has university accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and Doctor of Nursing Practice program accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and National League for Nursing  Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). † Chamberlain continuously earns new approvals from respected agencies across the nation.

The Chamberlain University Doctor of Nursing Practice (delivered via distance education) is accredited by the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037 

Practicum option availability varies by state/location. Chamberlain reserves the right to update information as it becomes available. For a complete list, and to learn more, check out our authorizations or view our approvals in your state.