Elmhurst College

What you'll study

The program focuses on broad-based skills for leadership across health care and community systems. Course content is organized to develop advanced nursing practice, systems-level thinking, policy influence, and change management. Clinical practicum hours are embedded across the curriculum so students complete required doctoral practice hours during the program.

Entry requirements

The published program page does not list detailed admission criteria. Prospective applicants are invited to start an application and contact Elmhurst’s admission staff for specific requirements and guidance.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared to assume leadership roles that influence patient care, organizational systems, and community or population health initiatives. The program emphasizes skills to lead high-level policy and operational changes, build sustainable improvement efforts, and manage complexity in diverse health settings.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The program page references Elmhurst resources for financial aid and scholarships and notes a graduate vouchers resource; applicants are directed to the university’s financial aid office and program contacts for detailed funding options.