Nurse Leader Curriculum

Curriculum Requirements – MSN Nurse Leader/Administrator (36 CH)

Students must complete the prescribed program of study to earn the Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Leader/Administrator (36 credit hours). A typical, full-time plan of study is outlined below.

Spring – Year 1

  • NURS 506: Theoretical Foundations in Nursing* 3 CH
  • NURS 607: Patient Education and Advocacy 3 CH
  • NURS 602: Nursing Management of Human Resources 3 CH
Term Total: 9 CH

Summer – Year 1

  • NURS 512: Management and Leadership for Nursing Administration 3 CH
  • NURS 504: Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice* 3 CH
  • NURS 605: Financial Management in Nursing 3 CH
Term Total: 9 CH

Fall – Year 2

  • NURS 507: Advanced Nursing Informatics 3 CH
  • NURS 513: Quality and Safety in Nursing 3 CH
  • NURS 603: Organizational and Health Systems in Nursing 3 CH
Term Total: 9 CH

Spring – Year 2

  • NURS 503: Health Policy and Advocacy* 3 CH
  • NURS 613: Nursing Leadership Practicum 6 CH
Term Total: 9 CH
Program Completion: 36 credit hours in approximately 18 months (full time).
*Courses marked with an asterisk are core MSN courses in theoretical, research, and policy foundations.

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