Master of Science in Nursing Leadership
The Master of Science in Nursing Leadership prepares graduate-level nurses for practice as nurse leaders and nurse administrators in a variety of health care settings.
Master of Science in Nursing Leadership
The online program includes a series of integrated learning experiences that focus on the development of nurses with strong critical skills who are capable of leadership and innovation in a dynamic health care system. Faculty in the School of Nursing and School of Business collaborate to provide students with an integrated approach to executive leadership in health care settings.
The curriculum is based on current, relevant nursing practice that challenges nurses to work as both individuals and group members to critically analyze, evaluate and develop solutions to emerging trends and issues in nursing practice and health care. Students will have clinical practicum experiences with nursing executive leadership in a variety of quality health care systems. In addition, the specialty program content focuses on the impact on nursing practice of national, state and local health care policy and financing.
Executive leaders in the field of nursing will continue to be in high demand to maintain quality administration of health care at all levels, from patient care to systems facilitation and management.
Master of Science in Nursing Leadership
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- Major Courses
- Major Courses
Major Courses
- AC 544 Accounting for Managerial Decision Making
- BA 519 Data Analysis and Decision Modeling
- BA 597 Financial Case Studies in Healthcare Organizations
- MGT 524 Organizational Theory and Behavior
- NU 500 Essentials of Advanced Health Assessment/Pathophysiology/Pharmacology
- NU 503 Current Issues in Nursing and Health Care
- NU 505 Management of Human and Financial Resources
- NU 525 Informatics and Healthcare Technology
- NU 527 Research and Quality Methods in Evidence-Based Practice
- NU 528 Leadership Roles and Interpersonal Collaboration
- NU 530 Administration of Nursing Organizations
- NU 531 Administration of Nursing Practicum
- NU 534 Administration of Nursing Practicum II
- NU 536 Administration of Nursing Practicum III
- NU 619 Organizational Leadership and Health Policy for Advanced Nursing Practice
Program Benefits
- Faculty are experienced health care professionals and educators who mentor students
- Prepares graduates for leadership in the rapidly growing health care field
- Online program is compatible with career and family responsibilities
- Integrates courses from School of Business for robust leadership training
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Chief Nursing Officer
Nursing Supervisor
Nursing Risk Manager
Director of Nursing Operations
“The University of Mobile MSN in Executive Leadership program expands knowledge by offering nurses a way to move from bedside to the boardroom. Our online program will help shape the future of health care by teaching leadership skills in organization and planning, finance and human resources.”
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION
Admission Requirements
- Submission of application.
- Submission of official transcripts of all college coursework from all institutions attended.
- International Students:
- Students with international transcripts must provide an evaluation from Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (cgfns.org) for previous nursing coursework.
- Students with international transcripts must provide evaluation from World Education Services (http://www.wes.org/) for previous non-nursing coursework.
- International students must show proof of English proficiency. Applicants should request that official TOEFL test scores be sent directly to Enrollment Services.
- Completion of BSN degree from a regionally accredited educational institution.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Must hold and maintain an unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
- Submission of a clear background check and absence of criminal conviction.
- Submission of health history and record of required immunizations.
- A personal interview with the Graduate Admissions Committee of the School of Nursing may be required, if requested.
- Submission of current personal health insurance coverage.
Graduate Handbook
Programs of Study
| REQUIRED COURSES | |||||||
| COURSE | SEMESTER 1 (FALL) | CREDIT HRS | |||||
| NU 500 | Essentials of Advanced Health Assessment, Pathophysiology, and Pharmacology | 3 | |||||
| NU 527 | Research and Quality Methods in Evidence-Based Practice | 3 | |||||
| AC 544 | Acct. for Managerial Decision Making | 3 | |||||
| TOTAL | 9 | ||||||
| COURSE | SEMESTER 2 (SPRING) | ||||||
| MGT 524 | Organizational Theory and Behavior | 3 | |||||
| NU 503 | Current Issues in Nursing and Health Care | 2 | |||||
| NU 530 | Administration of Nursing Organizations | 3 | |||||
| NU531 | Administration of Nursing Practicum I | 3 | |||||
| TOTAL | 11 | ||||||
| COURSE | SEMESTER 3 (SUMMER) | ||||||
| BA 519 | Data for Analysis and Decision Modeling | 3 | |||||
| NU 525 | Informatics and Healthcare Technology | 3 | |||||
| NU 528 | Leadership Roles and Interpersonal Collaboration | 3 | |||||
| NU 534 | Administration of Nursing Practicum II | 3 | |||||
| TOTAL | 12 | ||||||
| COURSE | SEMESTER 4 (FALL II) | ||||||
| BA 597 | Financial Case Studies in Healthcare Organizations | 3 | |||||
| NU 505 | Human and Financial Resources | 3 | |||||
| NU 536 | Administration of Nursing Practicum III | 3 | |||||
| NU 619 | Organizational Leadership & Health Policy for Advanced Nursing Practice | 2 | |||||
| TOTAL | 11 | ||||||
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 43 | ||||||
| TOTAL CLINICAL HOURS |
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