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Program Description

The Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Nursing - 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.

Program Admission Requirements

In addition to the Graduate School Admission Requirements, applicants for the Master of Science Degree - Nursing Leadership must:

GPA and/or previous degree and coursework

Applicants must possess a B.S.N. from a regionally accredited college or university and a nationally accredited nursing program with at least a 3.00 on a 4.00 scale for the last 60 hours of undergraduate work.

Required coursework:

• Graduate or undergraduate level statistics course

• Undergraduate nursing research course

Additional Requirements

• A professional statement and resume are required. 

• Three letters of recommendation including one from a current or recent supervisor are required.

• Resume and/or Experience

• Applicants must be a registered nurse eligible for licensure in the state where the student intends to practice.

• Must have one year of clinical nursing experience within the past five years.

• A virtual interview is required.

Note: Meeting minimum requirements for admission does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

M.S. Nursing Leadership Core

• NSG 501 - Advanced Practice Nursing: Roles and Professional Issues Credits: 2

• NSG 510 - Theory for Advanced Practice Nursing Credits: 2

• NSG 511 - Research for Advanced Practice Nursing Credits: 3

• NSG 516 - Economics and Organization of Health Care Credits: 2

• NSG 648 - Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Organizations Credits: 3

• NSG 654 - Nursing Informatics Credits: 3

•; NSG 679 - Research Project Credits: 1-2

OR

• NSG 699 - Thesis Credits: 1-3

M.S. in Nursing Leadership Concentration

• NSG 644 - Health Care Systems Management in Nursing Administration Credits: 3

• NSG 645 - Cultural Competence in Nursing Leadership Credits: 2

• NSG 646 - Communication and Leadership in Nursing Administration Credits: 4 (includes 40 contact hours of practicum experience with preceptor)

• NSG 647 - Outcomes Measurement in Nursing Leadership Credits: 2

• NSG 649 - Financial Management in Nursing Leadership Credits: 3

• NSG 650 - Legal and Health Policy Aspects of Nursing Leadership Credits: 2

• NSG 655 - Ethics in Nursing Leadership Credits: 2

• NSG 656 - Management of Human Resources in Nursing Credits: 2

• NSG 783 - Practicum in Nursing Leadership Credits: 3

(includes 180 contact hours of practicum experience with preceptor)