Second Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree in Nursing Leadership in Healthcare

This track prepares Registered Nurses to assume leadership and administrative positions in inpatient, outpatient, 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. The NLH core courses are offered online. Practicum experiences are arranged by the student to meet identified learning needs. There is a required two-day, on-campus immersion during the last practicum course.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses or Equivalency
NURS 563	Evidence-Based Practice for Quality and Safety (if needed)	3
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)
Select three credits of the following:		3
NURS 634A	Nursing Leadership Practicum
NURS 683A	Nursing Leadership Practicum Extension (if needed)
Total Hours		24