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Union University School of Nursing

BSN-DNP Program



BSN-DNP > Executive Leadership Track

The ability to serve as an executive leader within the hospital or academic setting requires a breadth of knowledge and skills that encompasses several disciplines. To prepare future nursing leaders for these high profile positions within hospitals or academic institutions, this track offers the nurse the opportunity to serve along side leaders of healthcare or academic institutions in gaining the knowledge, skills, and wisdom needed to lead healthcare institutions in the future. The student will strengthen their understanding of the profession of nursing while gaining business principles to support the future leadership role.

Application deadline of March 1 is noted for acceptance into this track that begins in the fall of each year. Contact the Nursing Admissions Coordinator, at 731.661.6545 for enrollment information.

BSN-DNP Curriculum Model
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Fall I
NUR 720 Faith and Science 3
NUR 515 Advanced Nursing Statistics for the Health Sciences 3
NUR 525 Intro to Administration Practice 3
NUR 593 Nursing Administration Practicum l (80 clinical hours) 1
    10
Spring I
NUR 533 Advanced Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice 3
NUR 715 Technological Transformations of Healthcare 3
NUR 528 Nursing Adminstration and the Law 3
NUR 693A Nursing Administration Practicum ll (120 clinical hours) 2
    11
Summer I
NUR 559 Role Development and Collaborative Strategies in Advanced Nursing Practice 2
NUR 695B Nursing Administration Practicum lll (80 clinical hours) 2
    4
Fall II
NUR 710 Methods for Evidence Based Practice 3
NUR 730 Epidemiology 3
NUR 535 Nursing Quality Management 3
NUR 572 Nursing Administration Residency (120 clinical hours) 2
    11
Spring II
NUR 793 DNP Project Development 3
NUR 725 Healthcare Policy and Economics 3
NUR 615 Nursing Resource Management 3
    9
Summer II
NUR 735 Fellowship I (180 clinical hours) 2
NUR 705 Organizational Leadership and Management 3
NUR 745 Leadership and Teaching Practice Strategies 3
    8
Fall III
NUR 791 DNP Project Implementation 3
NUR 738 Fellowship II (240 clinical hours) 3
    6
Spring III
NUR 794 DNP Project Completion 3
NUR 739 Fellowship III (240 clinical hours) 3
    6
Summer III
NUR7XX Transitions to DNP Practice 3
    3
Total Credit Hours 68
Total Months 36
Total Clinical Hours 1060

2013-2014 Tuition Rates

Program Admission Requirements

  • Completed NursingCAS and supplemental application with application fee of $50.00
  • Completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, from an accredited program
  • Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Official transcript(s) from all undergraduate and graduate course work attempted
  • Current unencumbered RN and APN licensure (if applicable) in state of residence
  • Eligible for licensure as registered nurse and APN (if applicable) in Tennessee
  • Interview with the Nursing Graduate Admissions Selection Committee
  • International students must complete TOEFL with WES evaluations of transcripts
  • Three letters of professional/academic reference specifying the applicant's capabilities for graduate study to include one letter of reference from the current supervisor
  • Statement of past clinical and/or work experiences, scholarly activities, and community service that supports future goals in obtaining a practice doctorate
  • One year of critical care experience (Nurse Anesthesia Applicants Only)