Preparing nurses for leadership roles
This online masters program prepares nurses for senior roles in a fast-changing, increasingly demanding health care environment. Students have the opportunity to develop the skills needed to become nursing managers and leaders. This program has been recently redesigned with a new focus on information systems management and evidence-based decision making for the nurse administrator- two skills critical for today's high performance oriented nurse executive.
The program teaches nurses how to solve problems, make decisions, resolve conflict and operationalize the mission and goals of the healthcare delivery system. This program focuses on the development of leadership skills and knowledge in areas such as fiscal management, legal/ethical issues, strategic planning, organization structures and marketing. Clinical role practica provide opportunities for students to further develop skills for leadership in complex health care systems and settings.
Key Program Features:
- Fully accredited by National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC) and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
- Clinically current faculty.
- Highly interactive, elearning method challenges and engages students while remaining convenient for working nurses.
- Flexible scheduling of administration practicum.
- Special tuition plans for employees of health system partners.
This is a 46-credit graduate program. It is designed for part-time attendance by working nurses.
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Click here to view the MSN in Nursing Leadership in Health Systems Management curriculum.
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