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What You'll Learn
Develop the advanced leadership, communication, and healthcare management skills needed
to lead teams and improve patient outcomes across healthcare settings. WCU’s online
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership program prepares students to guide organizational
change through evidence-based practice, strategic planning, quality improvement, financial
management, and systems leadership.
Where You'll Go
Graduates are prepared for careers as nurse managers, healthcare administrators, clinical
leaders, quality improvement coordinators, and nursing directors in hospitals, healthcare
systems, public health organizations, and community agencies. The program also helps
nurses expand leadership opportunities while driving positive change in patient care
and healthcare operations.
More About Our Online Master of Science - Nursing Leadership Program
The Master of Science - Nursing Leadership concentration prepares nurses in an advanced
practice role with competencies in Health Systems Management, Nursing Leadership and
Financial Management. The Master's of Science in Nursing - Nursing Leadership track
is a 2-year program consisting of 40-41 semester hours.
The total number of hours depends on whether the thesis option is selected. This program
prepares the nurse leader to address the health care disparities within diverse populations.
All courses except practicums are taught online, and practicum courses are arranged
with a preceptor in a medically underserved location or with a culturally diverse
population.
Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s graduate studies in nursing provide students with academic
and field-based experiences that lead to a Master of Science - Nursing Leadership
Degree.
The Master of Science - Nursing Leadership curriculum combines advanced nursing coursework with specialized training in healthcare
leadership, organizational management, quality improvement, and strategic decision-making
for future nursing leaders.
Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s School of Nursing offers nationally ranked, accredited,
highly affordable undergraduate and graduate programs at WCU’s main campus in Cullowhee,
NC, at our Asheville instructional site, and online.
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