An Innovative Doctor of Nursing Programme: Transforming Learning, Leadership and Health Systems

Currently, there is a dearth of programmes available to prepare nurses for senior leadership roles in healthcare or related organisations, despite significant demand from prospective students and employers alike. The University of Calgary Doctor of Nursing programme meets the workforce demand for a programme focused on nursing leadership, to advance health systems through skill development in systems innovation, appraisal of evidence and implementation science, as well as quality assurance/quality improvement and programme evaluation. This programme focus also better equips students to examine and evaluate systemic inequities and challenges currently facing healthcare systems, practitioners and users.