Doctor of Nursing Practice

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) at Drexel University is designed for nurses seeking a terminal degree in nursing practice and offers an alternative to research-focused doctoral programs. The mission of the DNP program is to prepare individuals to assume leadership roles as executives or practitioners and to apply evidence-based practice to improve individual, family, and community health outcomes. Nurses graduating in Drexel's DNP program are well-equipped to fully implement the science developed by nurse researchers in PhD, DNSc, and other research-focused nursing doctorates. Program Objectives The objectives are focused in two areas: leadership in an executive role and a practitioner role. Graduates of the DNP degree will be prepared to: Evaluate patient care delivery approaches to meet the current and anticipated needs of patient populations based on outcomes and scientific findings. Translate research into clinical practice and policy to improve care and outcomes. Use advanced communication skills (use of technology and information) - to lead quality improvement and patient safety. Use principles of business, finance, economics, and health policy to develop and implement plans to improve the quality of healthcare delivery. Demonstrate sensitivity to diversity in patients and providers. Evaluate effective strategies for the management of ethical dilemmas that can occur in the course of healthcare delivery.