Keywords

DNP curriculum, Doctor of Nursing Practice, organizational change, quality improvement strategies, systems change

 

Authors

  1. Hoyle, Christine DNP, APRN, FNP
  2. Johnson, Gail DNP, APRN, FNP

Abstract

Abstract: DNP-prepared nurse practitioner leaders play a pivotal role in organizational change and quality improvement consistent with the IHI Triple Aim: improving quality of care, health of populations, and reducing cost. A DNP-FNP curriculum is described, designed to build students' leadership competencies for systems change in healthcare settings.