Plan of Study – MSN Nursing Administration

Note: A Semester Hour (s.h.) is a unit of academic credit representing an hour of class (such as lecture class) or three hours of laboratory work each week for an academic semester. Most courses are two, three or four semester hours.

Nursing Administration: MSN

Program Requirements (Minimum of 39 semester hours required.)

Nursing Core (Minimum of 12 semester hours required.)

NUR 6120 Scientific Foundations Informing the Advanced Practice Role (3 s.h.)

Integration of nursing theory, emerging genomic evidence, and related scientific theory for the development of the advanced practice role. Emphasis is on ethical perspectives, information technology, quality health outcomes, and the development of scholarly communication.

NUR 6150 Translating & Integrating Research for Advanced NP (3 s.h.)

Focuses on the scholarship of practice and the impact on health outcomes. Students engage in an in-depth examination of evidence-based research of advanced nursing practice. Emphasis on utilization of research methods and quality processes to improve population health outcomes. Prerequisite or corequisite: NUR 6110.

NUR 7010 Health Policy Analysis and Advocacy (NUR*/PUBH) (3 s.h.)

Critical analysis and advocacy of health care policies and their impact on communities is explored. Students analyze the effectiveness of various health policies, evaluating their influence on the structure and financing of healthcare, clinical practice, and health outcomes. Emphasis is placed on advocating for policy changes to address health disparities and inequities, and examining how policies affect social determinants of health. Skills needed to influence and implement policies that promote equitable and effective healthcare for all populations will be examined. Prerequisite or corequisite: NUR 6120.

NUR 7020 Organizational & System Leadership (3 s.h.)

Leadership skills related to the development and evaluation of care delivery approaches that meet current and future needs of patient populations. Emphasis is placed on ethics within an organizational culture and inter- and intra - professional collaboration to assure accountability for quality patient outcomes. Prerequisite: NUR 6120.

Advanced Core (Minimum of 12 semester hours required.)

ACC 5010 Accounting for Leaders (3 s.h.)

An examination of basic concepts related to the history, foundation, and application of accounting principles for non-accounting major leaders. Topics include the evolution of accounting; preparation, examination, and interpretation of financial statements and related schedules; and preparation and evaluation of managerial and cost accounting information necessary for leadership decision-making.

MGT 6300 Organizational Leadership (3 s.h.)

Address the challenges faced by for-profit and nonprofit organizations by understanding the unique institutional context and the behavior of individuals within these organizations. Review relevant research related to for-profit and nonprofit organizations, bridging theory and practice to address complex management issues. Examine relevant legal and ethical issues related to organizational theory and human behavior and the implications of such intersection for the modern organization.

MIS 5230 Health Care Informatics Systems Analysis & Design (2 s.h. (Not To Exceed 3 s.h.))

Understanding the role of informatics in health care management. Topics include evidenced-based care, management of health delivery systems, health promotion education, and the use of electronic medical records. Emphasis on utilization of data management techniques to improve patient care. Ethical concerns and leadership styles will be addressed. Nursing administration students register for 2 s.h.; non-nursing students register for 3 s.h. Corequisite for nursing administration students: NUR 5230.

MKT 5160 Marketing Essentials (3 s.h.)

Study of marketing concepts, terminology, and applications. Study of the role and operation of marketing functions and their influence on the organization both internally and externally.

NUR 5230 Applied Nursing Informatics (1 s.h.)

Application of theoretical knowledge of information systems/technology to bring to the forefront the value-added component of nursing to the health care enterprise is the focus of the practicum. Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Administration program. Corequisite: MIS 5230.

Specialty Curricula (Minimum of 15 semester hours required.)

NUR 6000 Nursing Administrative Practice in the Complex Health Care Environment (4 s.h.)

This course builds upon a multiplicity of nursing and business theories and principles related to the complex health care environment. Interprofessional leadership competencies, issues, and trends will be analyzed related to nursing leaders’ departmental/system-wide accountabilities to health care consumers. Effective strategies for addressing the complexities of the health care environment that influence practice are included in the practicum. Prerequisites: NUR 7020, ACC 5320; Pre- or corequisites: NUR 5150.

NUR 6020 Economics & Financing of the Nursing Enterprise (3 s.h.)

The development of business and financial acumen to assure that cost-effective nursing care is meeting both quality and financial goals within an organization. The economic context of the nursing enterprise is explored in terms of how current reimbursement mechanisms will affect the future of nursing across the care continuum. Prerequisites: NUR 5010, NUR 5050, NUR 5150, NUR 5860, NUR 6110, NUR 7010; ACC 5320.

NUR 6100 Operational Accountabilities for Outcomes in Health Care (2 s.h. (Not To Exceed 5 s.h.))

This course provides an opportunity for the nurse leader to examine unit level/team operational processes, and effective interventions to assure organizational viability and meet needs of consumers and other stakeholders. Competencies addressing a variety of organizational outcomes are included in the practicum. Prerequisite: NUR 6000.

NUR 6320 Nursing Administration Integration (3 s.h.)

Examine and develop knowledge and competencies in relation to roles and responsibilities of nurse administrators. The major focus of the practicum experience is to synthesize evidence to inform the design, modification, and/or implementation of a quality improvement project that promotes a healthy work environment, optimal patient outcomes and/or addresses service mandates. Prerequisite: NUR 6100.