Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Curriculum Model for Specialty Track: Nursing Administration
Note: A moratorium has been placed on admissions to the Nursing Administration Track effective Fall 2010.
This track educates the nurse administrator of today. Graduates will work in a constantly evolving environment of health care management. They will be prepared in the entire spectrum of finance, organizational theory, change management, human resource management and development, and strategic planning. The Nursing Administration track places emphasis on the management principles and organizational processes related to the delivery of health care to client systems. Students will learn to apply their management skills through an intensive practicum under the guidance of a nurse administrator.
The track consists of 42 credits of study at the graduate level. The program of study can be completed in 2 –3 semesters. The track assists in the preparation for the certification exam in nursing administration offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Students: Please see a nursing advisor to determine your plan of study.
| CORE OF KNOWLEDGE |
| Graduate Nursing Core |
Credits |
| NGR 5604 |
Culture and Advanced Nursing Practice |
3 |
| NGR 5110 |
Theories in Nursing |
3 |
| NGR 5810 or IHS 6501 |
Research Methods |
3 |
| Advanced Practice Nursing Core |
|
| NGR 5730C |
Organizational Dynamics of Nursing Systems |
3 |
| NGR 5871C |
Nursing Informatics |
3 |
| NGR 6726C |
Nursing Management and CQI |
3 |
|
Subtotal |
18 |
| RESEARCH |
| Master’s Paper / Project Option |
|
| NGR 6970 |
Thesis I |
3 |
| XXX XXXX |
Cognate Elective |
3 |
| Thesis Option |
|
| NGR 6970 |
Thesis I |
3 |
| NGR 6971 |
Thesis II |
3 |
|
Subtotal |
3-6 |
| CLINICAL NURSING SPECIALTY |
| NGR 5723C |
Advanced Nursing Administration I |
4 |
| NGR 6724C |
Advanced Nursing Administration II |
4 |
|
Subtotal |
8 |
| ROLE DEVELOPMENT |
|
| NGR 6712L |
Role Synthesis in Nursing Administration |
4 |
| HAS 6176 |
Financing and Reimbursement of Health Systems |
3 |
| PHC 6443 |
Ethical Issues |
3 |
| XXX XXXX |
Elective |
3 |
|
Subtotal |
13 |
|
TOTAL CREDITS |
42 |
* NOTE: In addition to graduate tuition and fees, nursing students are charged an additional fee of $105/credit for courses. The additional fee supports clinical instructional costs, a pre-certification review program, and laboratory/technology supplies and costs.
Students who are not seeking the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree at this time, but who still seek professional preparation for a nursing management career are candidates for the Nursing Administration Certificate Program. The purpose of the certificate program is to enhance the knowledge and skills of the first line nursing supervisory staff. These courses can also be applied toward a Nursing Administration graduate (MSN) degree. Eligible candidate for admission to the program must have a baccalaureate degree in nursing.
For information on the MSN admission process, contact:
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