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Contact Name: Richelle Rennegarbe, PhD, RN, CENP, Nursing Division Chair, DNP and MHA Program Director, Professor of Nursing

Doctor of Nursing Practice in Ethical Leadership (Online)

Contact Name: Cathy Durham, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, Director, MSN/DNP Program

Contact Name: Kristen Slabaugh, DNP, CRNP, FNP-C, CNE, Coordinator of DNP Program

Contact Name: Kerry Johnson, DNP, APRN, FNP, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator

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Contact Name: Margaret Hamilton Sipe, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FNAP, FAONL, FAAN, Assistant Dean, Leadership Programs, Director of DNP Program

MGH Institute of Health Professions – DNP Program Highlights

Faculty Expertise & One-on-One Mentoring
Learn from leading experts in innovation, design and improvement science, leadership, policy, population health, and informatics. Throughout the program, you’ll receive personalized mentoring from faculty advisors—and even recent alumni when relevant—ensuring support tailored to your goals.

Case Study Learning
Engage deeply with real-world healthcare scenarios by examining impact-driven cases from top-tier healthcare organizations. This case-study model sharpens critical thinking and practical application.

Individual Mentoring & Concentration Focus
You’ll enjoy one-on-one guidance from a dedicated advisor, who will help you refine and develop your concentration area—whether it’s leadership, policy, informatics, or another specialty.

Designed for Working Professionals
Specifically structured for busy professionals, the program blends online and on-site learning to offer flexibility without compromising academic rigor.

Program Structure & Credit Requirements
Credit Load: 30 credits, conveyed through one fully integrated course per semester.
DNP Project: Culminates in a significant scholarly/practice-based project.

Part-Time Enrollment Options
* Two enrollment tracks: a 4-semester plan or a 5-semester plan
* Choose the format that best fits your work-life balance and career timeline
* Select your plan when applying online

Entry Requirements
* A master’s degree in advanced practice nursing **and/or**
* Professional experience in executive leadership, policy, or informatics roles

Why Choose MGH Institute of Health Professions DNP Program?
* Ranked among Boston’s top nursing programs, especially in advanced practice and leadership
* Strong alumni network actively engaged in mentoring and professional development
* Focus on real-world impact and innovation in healthcare practice

Contact Name: Kathy Dontje, PhD, FNP-BC, Director of DNP Program

Contact Name: Melanie Logue, PhD, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, FAANP, Graduate Nursing Program Director

Degree: Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) — terminal nursing degree focused on advanced clinical practice, leadership, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement.
Format: Primarily online didactic coursework with practicum and project requirements.
Duration: ~18 months / 56 quarter credits (which are different than semester credits).
Accreditation: Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Students will learn:
Advanced leadership and organizational competencies
Evidence-based practice and quality improvement methodology
Health policy, systems science, and healthcare outcomes
Practicum experiences culminating in a quality improvement project aligned with AACN DNP essentials.
Online coursework designed for working nurses.
Small cohorts promote individualized mentorship.
Quality improvement and project-based experiences occur in your state of licensure.
An affordable degree with flexible learning options, high academic quality, and strong career outcomes.