Master of Science in Nursing (RN to MSN) in Nursing Leadership in Healthcare
Program Requirements
The RN to MSN program requires the completion of five "bridge" courses (15 credits) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in order to progress to MSN-level course work.
RN to MSN
Bridge Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHIL 301 | Ethics | 3 |
| or PHIL 201 | Philosophy of Human Nature | |
| NURS 320 | Stats for Health Professions | 3 |
| NURS 406 | Nursing Research | 3 |
| NURS 463 | Community Health | 3 |
| NURS 464 | Community Health Practicum | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Graduate (MSN) Courses
Achievement of a grade of B or better is expected in graduate studies. Students who successfully complete the "bridge" courses with a minimum grade of “C” and achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0 progress directly to the Nursing Leadership in Healthcare MSN-level courses.
Required Core Courses for All MSN NP Tracks
All of the core courses are offered online and must be completed for each of the specialty NP tracks. These courses provide the theoretical foundation for role development and expose the students to concepts and issues that undergird all areas of advanced nursing practice. Courses include content in health policy analysis and development, information management, evidence-based practice, and leadership. Students in the Nursing Leadership in Healthcare track will complete a slightly different set of core courses as some of the content is built into their specialty courses, see below.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 561 | Information Technology and Data Management | 3 |
| NURS 562 | Theory and Foundation of Healthcare Improvement | 3 |
| NURS 563 | Evidence-Based Practice for Quality and Safety | 3 |
| NURS 564 | Contemporary Healthcare Environment | 3 |
| NURS 565 | Clinical Prevention for Diverse Populations | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare (NLH) Track
30 Credits (Including Core)
This track prepares Registered Nurses to assume leadership and administrative positions in inpatient, ambulatory care, and community-based settings. Students gain knowledge and competency in financial and human capital management, as well as strategies for responding to the ethical and legal issues encountered in administrative roles. Students have the opportunity to select three of four courses from the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership program, which also allows them to integrate with other business leaders, expand their understanding of organizational dynamics and organizational change, and to view leadership from diverse perspectives. The NLH core courses are offered online. There is a required two-day, on-campus immersion during the last practicum course.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MSN Core | ||
| NURS 561 | Information Technology and Data Management | 3 |
| NURS 563 | Evidence-Based Practice for Quality and Safety | 3 |
| NURS 565 | Clinical Prevention for Diverse Populations | 3 |
| Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Specialty Courses | ||
| ORGL 515 | Leadership and Human Potential | 3 |
| ORGL 535 | Listen, Discern, Decide | 3 |
| NURS 642A | Healthcare Quality Improvement and Safety Management | 3 |
| NURS 644A | Business of Healthcare Mngmnt | 3 |
| NURS 645A | Legal, Regulatory, and Ethics in Healthcare | 3 |
| ORGL 530 | Servant Leadership | 3 |
| or ORGL 600 | Foundations of Leadership | |
| Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Practicum (180 hours) | ||
| NURS 634A | Nursing Leadership Practicum | 2-3 |
| NURS 683A | Nursing Leadership Practicum Extension (if needed) | 1-2 |
| Total Hours | 30-32 | |