American Sentinel University Announces Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Executive Leadership

Business Wire, July 20, 2010

Meeting the Demand for More Nurse Executives with Practical
Leadership Skills

AURORA, Colo. — American Sentinel University, an accredited
online university that provides nursing, informatics,
business and leadership online degree programs for healthcare
professionals, announces the launch of its first doctoral degree
program, Doctor
of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Executive Leadership.

The two-year nursing leadership DNP fosters nurse executive practice
within a complex, highly computerized health system. The program
features a flexible online format, eight-week-long courses, two-week
breaks, a bridge program for those with non-nursing Masters degrees,
and just two 10-day residencies.

We are excited to introduce a degree program that has been noticeably
missing in the healthcare marketplace a DNP for executive nurses who
want to specialize in practical leadership skills,? said Catherine
Garner, DrPH, MSN, MPA, RN, FAAN, Provost and Dean, Health Sciences and
Nursing at American Sentinel University.

Busy nurse executives will not only find our program livable and
manageable, but fulfilling and enjoyable. Plus, they will acquire
specialized leadership credentials, making them all the more valuable to
their organizations,? Dr. Garner added.

Theres a distinct body of knowledge assigned to nursing leadership,
and I want to become a practitioner of that knowledge,? said Roy L.
Simpson, Vice President of Nursing at Cerner Corporation and a student
in the programs first cohort. American Sentinels non-traditional
online approach, the bridge program, and the two short residencies will
allow me to pursue a doctoral degree while I continue to work and
travel.?

The 42-credit program is open to nursing executives who have at least
three years of senior executive experience and a Masters degree. No GRE
or other placement testing is required.

For information about American Sentinel Universitys Doctor of Nursing
Practice in Executive Leadership, visit
our web site or call 866.922.5690.

About American Sentinel University

American
Sentinel University delivers the competitive advantages of
accredited online
degree programs in nursing,
health
informatics, health
systems management, healthcare
MBA and a DNP
in nurse executive leadership