Master of Science in Nursing – Leadership in Healthcare Systems Curriculum
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Curriculum and Online Nursing Courses Overview
The online nursing leadership program prepares nurses for a variety of administration positions in healthcare. The 30-credit-hour program requires 18 credits in core online MSN courses and 12 credits in specialization courses. Students take one MSN: Leadership in Healthcare Systems course per 8-week session.
Core Courses
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| NUR 510 | Nursing Theory & Research I | 3 |
| NUR 512 | Organization, Delivery and Policy in Healthcare | 3 |
| NUR 514 | Nursing Leadership and Advanced Roles | 3 |
| NUR 516 | Information Systems and Technology for Improved Healthcare | 3 |
| NUR 520 | Nursing Theory & Research II | 3 |
| NUR 551 | Advanced Role Practicum | 3 |
| Total Core Credit Hours: | 18 | |
There is an optional core course, NUR 570 Capstone Nursing Theory and Research Elective, if you choose to add a thesis or research project to your curriculum. This is optional and will add 3 credits to your degree plan.
The MSN: Leadership in Healthcare Systems requires a total of 12 specialization credit hours from the following online msn degree courses:
Specialization Courses
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| NUR 530 | Financial Management of Nursing Systems | 3 |
| NUR 531 | Human Resource Management in Healthcare | 3 |
| NUR 532 | Nursing Leadership and the Healthcare System | 3 |
| NUR 533 | Quality and Safety in Healthcare | 3 |
| Total Specialization Credit Hours: | 12 | |
This curriculum goes into effect Fall I, 2012. The current Jacksonville University Academic Catalog official guide to all programs. Speak to a program representative today to learn more about Jacksonville University’s online MSN: Leadership in Healthcare Systems program.
