Nursing Leadership and Administration - Master of Science in Nursing (Online)
The Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) provides graduate-level education and training in the field of Nursing Leadership and Administration. Students enrolled in the Nursing Leadership and Administration MSN program acquire the knowledge and experience to assume leadership positions in a wide range of healthcare systems and fulfill the fundamental requirements to secure middle and top-level administrative positions in healthcare agencies. The MSN in Nursing Leadership and Administration degree option is available to nurses who possess an RN license and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN). Courses for this degree are delivered through distance education (i.e., online), which allows nurses to advance their careers while working and remaining in their communities.
For application information, visit the School of Nursing website or contact the Nursing Graduate Advisor for more information about application and admission requirements at (575) 646-2772.
The Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) provides graduate level education and training in the field of Nursing Leadership and Administration. Students enrolled in the Nursing Leadership and Administration MSN program acquire the knowledge and experience to assume leadership positions in a wide range of health care systems and fulfill the fundamental requirements to secure middle and top-level administrative positions in health care agencies. The MSN in Nursing Leadership and Administration degree option is available to nurses who possess an RN license and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN). Courses for this degree are delivered through distance education (i.e., online), which allows nurses to advance their careers while working and remaining in their communities.
For application information, visit the School of Nursing website or contact the Nursing Graduate Advisor for more information about application and admission requirements at (575) 646-7770.
Degree Plan: Nursing Leadership and Administration
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSN: Administration | ||
| NURS 5125 | Health Policy for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 5115 | Quality Improvement for Healthcare Leaders | 3 |
| NURS 5110 | Evidence-Based Practice for Healthcare Leaders | 3 |
| NURS 5130 | Promoting Health Behavior | 3 |
| NURS 5220 | Management of Human and Fiscal Resources in Nursing | 4 |
| NURS 5210 | Advanced Leadership in Healthcare | 5 |
| NURS 5230 | Seminar in Nursing Administration- Roles | 3 |
| NURS 5120 | Nursing Informatics | 3 |
| NURS 5240 | Advanced Field Work in Nursing | 2 |
| NURS 6255 | Innovations and Health Care Organizations | 3 |
| Non-thesis Track | ||
Satisfactory completion of final MSN project and paper | ||
| Total Credits | 32 | |
Full Time Track
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| NURS 5110 | Evidence-Based Practice for Healthcare Leaders | 3 |
| NURS 5120 | Nursing Informatics | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| NURS 5125 | Health Policy for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 5115 | Quality Improvement for Healthcare Leaders | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Summer | ||
| NURS 5210 | Advanced Leadership in Healthcare | 5 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| NURS 5220 | Management of Human and Fiscal Resources in Nursing | 4 |
| NURS 6255 | Innovations and Health Care Organizations | 3 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Spring | ||
| NURS 5130 | Promoting Health Behavior | 3 |
| NURS 5240 | Advanced Field Work in Nursing | 2 |
| NURS 5230 | Seminar in Nursing Administration- Roles | 3 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Total Credits | 32 | |
Part Time Track
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| NURS 5110 | Evidence-Based Practice for Healthcare Leaders | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| NURS 5125 | Health Policy for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 5115 | Quality Improvement for Healthcare Leaders | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Summer | ||
| NURS 5210 | Advanced Leadership in Healthcare | 5 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| NURS 5120 | Nursing Informatics | 3 |
| NURS 6255 | Innovations and Health Care Organizations | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| NURS 5130 | Promoting Health Behavior | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| NURS 5220 | Management of Human and Fiscal Resources in Nursing | 4 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Spring | ||
| NURS 5230 | Seminar in Nursing Administration- Roles | 3 |
| NURS 5240 | Advanced Field Work in Nursing | 2 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 32 | |