Nursing Leadership—Master of Science
Degree: Master of Science
Website: Master of Science in Nursing Leadership
College/School: Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions
Program Accreditation: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Apply to UIW: Application for the Master of Science in Nursing Leadership program
Master of Science in Nursing Leadership
The Master of Science in Nursing Leadership program prepares nurses for roles in executive and advanced health care leadership. It provides nurses with administrative and management theory and skills to address organizational issues within complex health care systems and community-based agencies. Coursework focuses on developing competency in program design and evaluation, quality improvement, strategic planning, administrative leadership, and financial and personnel management. These advanced competencies will expand nurses’ decision-making ability and maximize their expertise in improving the delivery of care and clinical outcomes.
The program is offered in a blended fashion, alternating face-to-face classes with online work every other week. Classes are scheduled so that students take no more than two courses at any given point in time, and can complete the 31 credit program in 24 months.
Admission Requirements
The Nursing Leadership Program starts a new cohort each Fall semester. Applications are available every March for an August start date. Deadline to submit applications is early August.
Requirements for admission include:
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A bachelor's degree with a major in nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
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A license to practice nursing in the State of Texas or one of the compact states recognized by the State of Texas.
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A minimum of one year of relevant experience in professional nursing is preferred, but not required.
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A grade point average of 3.0 in graduate coursework.
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Three satisfactory references (academic, professional). Official transcripts sent from each college/university attended (including hospital school of nursing, if appropriate).
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Individual consideration will be given to those applicants who do not entirely meet specific requirements.
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Upon admittance to the program, students must submit a confirmation fee, which serves as acceptance and assures a seat in the Master of Science in Nursing Leadership program.
For more information on admissions, see: MSN—Nursing Leadership admissions.
Master of Science in Nursing Leadership Degree Plan
Nursing Leadership Required Courses
The 31-credit hour curriculum consists of 10 courses (312 clinical practicum/residency hours).
| NURS 6333 | Nursing Leadership and Theory | 3 |
| NURS 6355 | Nursing Research and Theory | 3 |
| NURS 6390 | Informatics in HealthCare | 3 |
| NURS 6331 | Population Health Assessment | 3 |
| NURS 6315 | Resource Management for Nurse Leaders | 3 |
| NURS 6435 | Program Development and Evaluation | 4 |
| NURS 6347 | Healthcare Economics and Financial Management | 3 |
| NURS 6337 | Quality Improvement for Nurse Leaders | 3 |
| NURS 6361 | Health Policy and Ethics for Nurses | 3 |
| NURS 6375 | Advanced Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 31 |
Total Credit Hours: 31