Nursing, M.S.N. - Nursing Leadership
The MSN in Nursing Leadership program is designed for nurses with a passion for innovation and administration in nursing! Our fully online program allows students to learn about quality, safety multidisciplinary collaboration, financing, and management in health care. Clinical experiences are designed to meet your learning goals.
The Nursing Leadership program at MU allows you the flexibility you need with the faculty attention you deserve!
AdmissionRequirements
Applicants for the Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Education program are referred to the Admission Requirements section for general criteria and guidelines for admission to the University.
Specific criteria required by the Wehrheim School of Nursing include:
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited (ACEN, CNEA, or CCNE) school of nursing.
- Undergraduate grade-point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. When GPA is below this, probational acceptance may be considered if the candidate demonstrates graduate study potential by other means.
- Satisfactory completion of an undergraduate statistics course (equivalent to MATH 130 Elements of Statistics 1), physical assessment course, and a research course in nursing.
- Computer literacy and access to a computer and internet service.
- Three current academic and/or professional references.
- Licensure as a registered nurse in Pennsylvania or in the state where clinical practice or internship is to be arranged.
- Successful completion of a personal interview with the Nursing Admissions Committee.
- Current résumé and statement of intent.
- Verified academic transcripts.
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Major in Nursing (MSN)
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GRADUATE NURSING CORE12 hours
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Role Development and Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Practice
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Research and Evidence-Based Practice Methodology
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Issues and Roles in Advanced Nursing Practice
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Technology, Informatics & Professional Nursing Practice
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ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE CORE7 hours
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Sustainable Health
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Advanced Clinical Knowledge
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NURSING CAPSTONE3 hours
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Capstone Project
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NURSING LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENTS - See separate block
Total hours22 hours -
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Concentration in Nursing LeadershipTotal hours12 hours