This 34-37 (BSN entry) - 46 (ADN/Diploma/RN with a Non-nursing Baccalaureate Entry) semester hour specialty in the MSN program prepares graduates for executive nursing leadership roles in a variety of health care settings. Students complete 500 hours of practicum with experienced nurse leaders. ADN/Diploma/RN and non-nursing Baccalaureate entry students complete an additional 50 practicum hours in the community health setting. Graduates with a major in Nursing and Healthcare Leadership are prepared for first-line management as executives in a variety of health care settings, and for future doctoral study. At the completion of the program, graduates may sit for the various nurse executive or leader certifications administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL).

Capstone Project in Nursing

Students in the MSN Nursing and Healthcare Leadership track must complete a scholarly project in nursing to meet program requirements. Students will collaborate closely with a nurse leader to assess organizational processes, identify areas for improvement, and develop a plan to implement evidence-based, data-driven solutions that enhance healthcare delivery systems.

Admission

Applicants must meet all admission requirements of Graduate Education. In addition the Department of Nursing requires:

ADN/Diploma/RN with Non-nursing Baccalaureate Degree Entry

1. Applicants must have an RN degree from a CNEA or ACEN accredited Diploma or Associate’s Degree nursing program, or with a non-nursing baccalaureate degree.
2. Proof of a current unencumbered nursing license.
3. A nursing grade point average of 3.0 based on a 4.0 scale.

BSN Entry

1. Applicants must have a BSN degree from a CNEA, ACEN, or CCNE accredited nursing program.
2. Proof of a current unencumbered nursing license.
3. A nursing grade point average of 3.0 based on a 4.0 scale.

*Applicants with deficiencies in the requirements will be evaluated on an individual basis.

RN Entry- 46 hours

For students with an ADN, nursing diploma, or non-nursing bachelor's degree.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Bridge Courses (Required)
NUR 300	Conceptual Bases for Professional Nursing (theory)	3.0
NUR 303	Research in Nursing	3.0
NUR 404	Community Health Nursing - Theory	2.0
NUR 407	Community Health Practicum RN-MSN *	1.0
Core Courses (Required)
COU 510	Statistical Procedures	3.0
NUR 501	Nursing Theories: Analysis and Development	3.0
NUR 526	Evidence Based Practice	3.0
NUR 615	Health Informatics	3.0
NUR 630	Foundations of Nursing Leadership	3.0
NUR 631	Nursing Leadership Practicum I *	3.0
NUR 632	Organizational and Systems Nursing Leadership	3.0
NUR 633	Organizational and Systems Nursing Leadership Practicum II *	3.0
NUR 640	Healthcare Policy	3.0
NUR 693	Advanced Health Assessment, Pharmacology & Pathophysiology	3.0
NUR 697	Capstone Project in Nursing	4.0
ATG 610	Healthcare Budgeting and Financial Management	3.0
Total Hours		46

*

Clinical or practicum courses require a preceptor.

Includes 9 undergraduate hours from RN completion courses.

Note: Curriculum is subject to change.

BSN Degree Entry - 34-37 Semester Hours

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
ATG 610	Healthcare Budgeting and Financial Management	3.0
COU 510	Statistical Procedures	3.0
NUR 501	Nursing Theories: Analysis and Development	3.0
NUR 526	Evidence Based Practice	3.0
NUR 615	Health Informatics	3.0
NUR 630	Foundations of Nursing Leadership	3.0
NUR 631	Nursing Leadership Practicum I *	3.0
NUR 632	Organizational and Systems Nursing Leadership	3.0
NUR 633	Organizational and Systems Nursing Leadership Practicum II *	3.0
NUR 640	Healthcare Policy	3.0
NUR 693	Advanced Health Assessment, Pharmacology & Pathophysiology	3.0
NUR 697	Capstone Project in Nursing	4.0
Total Hours		37

*

Clinical or practicum courses require a preceptor.

 Note: Curriculum is subject to change.

Comprehensive Assessment

All students are required to take a comprehensive assessment prior to graduation.