Concentrations & Curriculum
The MSN-Leadership program offers two concentrations:
- Nursing Practice
- Nursing Education
The MSN- Leadership program is structured in a 100% online format. Students are required to complete 84 hours of clinical practicum.
Master of Science in Nursing- Leadership, Nursing Practice Concentration
The MSN-Leadership in Nursing Practice prepares nurses to expand their career options with a focus on leadership roles at the systems level. Graduates are prepared to assume healthcare leadership positions across the health care continuum, including management positions such in quality improvement, staff/patient education, risk management, research, administration, and strategic planning.
The nursing practice track provides students with strong foundations in strategic management, health care system policy development, outcomes and evidence-base driven practice, financial planning, operations, and creating positive work environments.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
NURS 643 |
Quality and Safety |
2 |
NURS 657 |
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Culturally Diverse and Vulnerable Populations |
3 |
NURS 743 |
Epidemiology |
3 |
NURS 685 |
Leadership for Change and Advancing Nursing Practice | 3 |
NURS 681 |
Administrative, Leadership and Organizational Behavior |
3 |
NURS 683 |
Leadership in Strategic Planning and Evaluation |
3 |
| NURS 679 | Finance and Resource Management for the Nurse Leader | 3 |
| NURS 680 | Integrated Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Health Assessment Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| NURS 607 | Foundational Concepts of Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| *NURS 684 | Advanced Leadership | 3 didactic 1 clinical (84 hours) |
*The 84 hours of clinical practicum is an in-person experience but can be completed in your home community. This requirement cannot be completed online.
Master of Science in Nursing- Leadership, Nursing Education Concentration
The MSN-Leadership in Nursing Education prepares nurses to expand their career options with a focus on nursing education. Graduates are prepared to assume education positions within academic or healthcare institutions.
The nursing education track provides students a foundation in curriculum development, courses design, and program evaluation. Graduates are prepared to utilize evidence-based approaches and frameworks to develop educational programs, implement and evaluate educational programs, and support quality assessment and improvement initiatives and processes.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
NURS 643 |
Quality and Safety |
2 |
NURS 657 |
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Culturally Diverse and Vulnerable Populations |
3 |
NURS 743 |
Epidemiology |
3 |
NURS 685 |
Leadership for Change and Advancing Nursing Practice | 3 |
NURS 669 |
Principles of Educational Leadership |
3 |
NURS 668 |
Leadership in Curriculum Development & Implementation |
3 |
| NURS 679 | Finance and Resource Management for the Nurse Leader | 3 |
| NURS 680 | Integrated Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Health Assessment Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| NURS 607 | Foundational Concepts of Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| *NURS 678 | Advanced Leadership in Nursing Education | 3 didactic 1 clinical (84 hours) |
*The 84 hours of clinical practicum is an in-person experience but can be completed in your home community. This requirement cannot be completed online.
