Nursing Leadership and Organizational Science Concentration

3.5-year part-time online program

The D.N.P. with a concentration in nursing leadership and organizational science program equips graduates to evaluate practice initiatives using outcomes, implement change through evidence-based practice, lead advanced decision-making, influence health policies, and facilitate interprofessional collaboration in health care systems. Graduates earn a D.N.P. in nursing. This program is an option for bachelor's-prepared nurses.

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  • Leadership development: Graduates take on leadership roles, delivering impactful policy changes and advancing health care innovation
  • Tailored career advancement: Custom course of study equips graduates with expertise to thrive in administrative and specialized roles
  • Guaranteed admission: Graduates of VCU’s bachelor’s degree in nursing are guaranteed admission to any VCU nursing graduate program, as long as they meet all admission requirements and space is available
  • Experience team-based health care training: Collaborate across VCU’s health sciences campus and train at the Magnet-designated VCU Health

Program Details

In the D.N.P. nursing leadership and organizational science concentration, coursework focuses on skills for creating safe, healthy environments to influence health policies at and beyond the organizational level, human resource management and performance improvement, and financial management. Students develop advanced skills to prepare for leadership and management roles, including nurse educator (in academia, at the bedside or in a central education department), nurse manager, nurse director, nurse administrator or executive (associate chief nursing officer, chief nursing officer), quality improvement nurse leader, health policy leader, strategic nurse consultant, patient safety nurse leader and infection control nurse leader.

VCU Bulletin is the official source for course and academic program information.

Admission Requirements

Learn what you need to apply to this program, including academic prerequisites, degree expectations and application components.

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Degree Requirements

Explore the coursework and milestones that will shape your time in the program—from core classes and practice hours to the final D.N.P. project.

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Application Info

Financial Info

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Advancing Your Nursing Career: Your Path to a D.N.P.

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