Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Leadership and Population Health
Online
Application Deadline: August 1
Start Date: Fall Semester Only except for transfer students
Candidates must have: Applications are processed immediately upon receiving all required materials. Applicants are notified of the admission decision as soon as possible. Admission is available for the Fall semester of each academic year. Applicants will be accepted and students must register one week before classes start unless given special approval by the DNP Program Director. This is only after the student has completed an application and has been officially admitted into the program. Classes start mid August every Fall. Due to state regulations regarding the delivery of distance education, as well as requirements of each individual state board of nursing, Xavier is not currently able to accept applications from all states into all of its online programs. View the complete list of approved states on the State Authorization page.
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Cincinnati, OH 45207-5131
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Xavier’s DNP program is fully online, with students moving through the 8-semester program (approximately 32 months) taking 3 to 7 credits per semester for our full-time track. We also offer a part-time option for students who are seeking a slower pace and transfer students wanting to compelte their DNP at Xavier.
A total of 1000 clinical immersion hours are required as students progress through the program. Up to 500 hours of clinical immersion from a master’s program and/or advanced certification may be accepted toward the 1,000 immersion hours.
This course provides the foundation for the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) curriculum. Population health perspectives and the DNP role are detailed within the lens of the function within the complexities of present and future healthcare and the wider global community are addressed. The discipline’s scientific and philosophical underpinnings will be examined through traditional and contemporary conceptual models Students explore the components of Ignition, ethical, self-care, holistic, and population health perspectives, Collaborative approaches will be explored to identify opportunities to address population health outcomes.
This course will provide the Doctor of Nursing Practice student with a framework for exploring the evaluation and analysis of population health outcomes. This course will help the student develop skills in planning, measuring, and testing interventions designed to improve nursing practice, patient experience, and the healthcare environment.
**NURS 864 Epidemiology (3 credit hours) is a pre-requisite to taking NURS 907.
Minimum 9 credit hours in course required
This course is the culmination of the program where students apply population health leadership skills in a setting by identifying a problem, planning, implementing, and evaluating a scholarly DNP project. Students develop a project proposal in collaboration with organizational stakeholders and a Clinical and Faculty Mentor. The practice-based project builds upon foundations in evidence translation and implementation science acquired from previous coursework through to the dissemination of the scholarly project.
Tuition
- Doctoral Programs..............$778
Fees
- Liability Insurance (per semester with immersion)..............$18
- Student ID Fee..............$15
- Graduate Student Association Fee, degree-seeking full-time..............$15 (per semester)
- Graduate Student Association Fee, degree-seeking part-time..............$10 (per semester)
For the full, official listing, please visit xavier.edu/costs.
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- Integrate the scientific, philosophical, ethical, and historical underpinnings of professional nursing practice from a global and holistic perspective.
- Provide organizational and systems leadership for quality improvement and systems thinking.
- Provide leadership in clinical scholarship and analytical methods for the translation of research in practice.
- Utilize information systems/technology and patient care technology for the holistic improvement and transformation of health care.
- Influence health care policy by possessing essential skills in policy and advocacy.
- Establish interprofessional collaboration for holistically improving patient and population health outcomes.
- Design, implement, and evaluate health care delivery methods for illness prevention and population health for improving the nation’s health.
- Utilize conceptual and analytical skills to distinguish relationships among practice, organizations, diverse populations, fiscal resources, and policy concerns, and to advance nursing practice
Program Features
Designed for the working professional. Maintain your career while earning the highest clinical degree in nursing.
Benefit from small class sizes and mentorship from doctoral-prepared faculty who are active in the field.
Join a community recognized for academic rigor and a mission of "Magis"—doing more for the common good.
Focus on evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and organizational leadership.
Hear From Our DNP Students
I went back for my DNP to be able to teach new nurses what I have learned in my 30 years of nursing. My professors and mentors are amazing. We get personalized attention that I have never received from other universities.
Xavier DNP Graduate
The faculty affirms and nurtures my leadership skills. Learning to value my voice as a DNP student was game-changing and powerful!
Xavier DNP Graduate
Enslein's dedication to her students, combined with Xavier's innovative curriculum and strong community partnerships, prepares graduates for successful careers in the ever-evolving field of nursing.
Collins teaches online courses covering forensic nursing principles and psychosocial legal aspects.
Clinical Opportunities and Partnerships
Xavier University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is rapidly expanding across the U.S., with active partnerships in states ranging from California to Florida. We are eager to build new clinical connections to support our growing national student body. To establish a clinical agreement with your site, please contact Rhonda Ryan at ryanr4@xavier.edu.FAQ
Get more from your online education, from the personal attention of faculty to rigourous courses taught in the Jesuit Catholic tradition.Candidates for the population health doctorate degree must have obtained:
- Obtained an MSN from a CCNE or ACEN (formerly NLNAC) accredited school or a Master’s degree in a field other than the nursing profession. Candidates with a Master’s degree in a field other than nursing are required to have a BSN from a CCNE, ACEN or regionally accredited institution.
- An unencumbered RN license in the state where clinical experiences will be completed.
- One year of experience nursing in a health profession
- Completed an introductory statistics course with a minimum grade of a ‘C’
- Completed a 3 credit Master’s level course in Epidemiology with a minimum grade of a ‘C’ in order to enter NURS 907 in year two. This Epidemiology course is a pre-requisite to NURS 907, and can be taken in the summer prior along with NURS 903 and NURS 886, or in the summer prior to program enrollment as a non-degree seeking student.
Xavier University does not have specific scholarships for incoming DNP degree program students. Any information about available Xavier scholarships will be sent to incoming students Xavier.edu email addresses as they become available. There are however scholarships and financial aid sources provided by independent organizations that are listed below:
The Loyal Musketeer Scholarship is available to all graduating students and alumni who wish to pursue a graduate degree at Xavier. The scholarship is equal to 25 percent off the program tuition rate for most graduate programs.
The Xavier College of Nursing has been a participant in the Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) grant since 2017.This NFLP loan repayment program is an exciting opportunity through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Program created to increase the number of qualified nursing faculty in the U.S. NFLP DNP student participants are awarded funding to help cover the costs of tuition. Recipients may be eligible for up to 85% loan forgiveness. For additional information about this program please contact Miranda Knapp at knappm3@xavier.edu
American Association of Colleges of Nursing: Financial Aid
Doctors of Nursing Practice, Inc. Grants and Scholarships
Interact for Change – Deaconess Associations Advance Practice Nursing Scholarships (note: deadline is usually January 31st of each year)
Xavier’s online DNP program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the premier accrediting agency for baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs. The Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN) has also approved the program.
Our prestigious accreditations guarantee that you receive a graduate education grounded in strong pedagogical principles and a rigorous curriculum, equipping you to provide top-tier education to your learners.
Most students complete the program on a full-time basis. However, we do provide opportunities for a part-time track. Cohorts are formed for both durations starting each Fall to support students on their journey at their pace.
No, Xavier awards the DNP based on your ability to meet coursework standards, regardless of course delivery mode.
The courses include components such as readings, activities, video lectures, discussion boards and other peer interaction, tests, quizzes, and group projects. Most courses do not include mandatory login times (asynchronous); however, they are synchronously paced – students’ progress through the course together according to the scheduled course content and activities.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Leadership and Population Health Program at Xavier University
Xavier University’s College of Nursing prepares undergraduate and graduate students as professional nurses to meet the needs of diverse populations in an ever-changing, highly technical health-care environment. Graduates have the skills to practice nursing today and to be nurse leaders tomorrow in holistic health-care delivery with an educational foundation grounded in Jesuit values. Our graduates are well-respected in the health-care community as knowledgeable, professional, and ethical and prepared to excel in meeting challenges in health-care delivery. Xavier’s Nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation.
Xavier University is a private university located in Cincinnati, Ohio, providing a liberal arts education in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. Founded in 1831, the University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation. It has been ranked among the top 10 master's-level universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report for the past two decades. The Princeton Review names it one of the "Best 385 Colleges in America."