Exciting News! We're offering 10 $5,000 scholarships to new students who are starting in Spring 2027.* Want to learn more? Email con-osaa@arizona.edu for application details.
*Available only to new EHSL, NEL, and MS-to-DNP students.
Program Description
The Executive Health Systems Leadership (EHSL) DNP specialty prepares nurses to be management leaders in the healthcare industry. Students learn advanced competencies essential to leadership roles: Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO), Clinical Nursing Director, Director of Nursing Professional Practice, etc.
Starts in Fall & Spring Semesters
DNP Program Outcomes
- Generate and disseminate nursing practice knowledge to stimulate research and improve clinical outcomes
- Improve health outcomes through scientifically based advanced practice within a specialty
- Engage in and lead collaborative practice teams
- Influence clinical practice transformation and policy initiatives
The U of A DNP program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. See the bottom of this page for full details.
*NOTE: There is no certificate option for this specialty.
DNP-EHSL Curriculum
Additional Program Options
Additional Program Options are not available to students in the Global Campus Experience
Ready to take the next step?
See the full admissions requirements and application process on the DNP Admissions page.