The MSN in Nursing Leadership program consists of 30 graduate-level semester credit hours, of which 15 are foundation, 12 are concentration, and 3 are elective (including the option coursework or project or internship). Admitted students must declare a concentration.
The program includes 4 concentrations: (1) HR Management, (2) Nursing Leadership for Patient Safety and Quality Care, (3) Population Health Management, and (4) Strategic Planning in Healthcare. Students must choose one of three elective options: coursework, MS project, or Internship. The MSN program does not require a hands-on, clinical component. The program may be completed entirely on campus, entirely online, or through a combination of on-campus and online courses.
The MSN in Nursing Leadership is designed to help meet the significant national and state need for more nurses prepared at the graduate level, with a special focus on leadership. Graduates will earn a Master of Science degree with a major in Leadership — recognizing that all nurses, regardless of position, can be called on to serve in leadership roles.
This program addresses the key workforce need for more nurse leaders, as many existing nurse leaders in hospitals and healthcare organizations will retire in the coming years. In challenging economic times, leadership is critical to the success of healthcare institutions.
Prepare RNs for advanced executive-level roles in the healthcare field
Develop strong strategic and organizational leadership skills
Improve policies that impact patient outcomes and staff relations
Expand knowledge in financial management and healthcare policy
Our curriculum combines core nursing leadership knowledge with specialized concentration courses and hands-on capstone projects.
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Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for admission to the MSN in Nursing Leadership program.
Upon completion of the program, a graduate in the Nursing Leadership concentration will be able to:
Eligible students may receive credit for prior learning, professional certifications, or relevant work experience.
A maximum of six credits of transfer credit or other approved prior learning credit may be applied toward a master’s degree program. Credit may be granted based on official transcripts, verified work experience, or professional certifications and must be approved by qualified faculty or the Admissions Department. Such credits are recorded as “Credit for Prior Learning,” carry no letter grade, and are excluded from GPA calculations.
Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this program. The MSN in Nursing Leadership degree can academically prepare you to pursue:
The MSN in Nursing Leadership degree can academically prepare you to work in settings such as:
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