Nursing Academics
RN to BSN Program
Northeastern State University offers an online RN to BSN program that can be completed in as few as 10 months. The curriculum for this accredited online nursing program consists of 30 upper division credit hours and is designed to build on your previous education and experience and prepare you for a professional nursing career. The program will also provide a strong foundation for a graduate education in nursing.
Major areas of emphasis include family nursing, community health, leadership, and research. Graduates are prepared to provide primary health care in diverse settings; to provide education to individuals, families, and community groups; and to continue lifelong learning.
Admission Requirements
- Graduation from a state-approved associate degree or diploma nursing program
- Current RN license (submitted to Undergraduate Admissions)
- Overall 2.0 GPA with no grade below a "C" in nursing support (upper and lower division) and lower-division nursing courses
Diploma graduates and those from non-HLC accredited nursing programs must successfully complete the NACE nursing proficiency tests scoring 60% or higher prior to admission. Student is responsible for paying for the NACE exams and for paying to have the credits transcribed to their official transcript. Credit for lower-division nursing content will be awarded to those who successfully complete the tests and the first semester of the nursing program.
Concurrent RN to BSN
Students who are enrolled in an associated degree nursing program AND have successfully completed their first semester of nursing courses AND have met all general education requirements may enroll in the nursing program.
NURS 3003: Professional Nursing Role
Duration: 7 Weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Professional Nursing Role explores essential attributes and competencies of the professional nursing role that are requisite to address current and future challenges to nursing and healthcare. Prerequisite: admission to nursing major or permission of instructor.
NURS 3053: Health Assessment
Duration: 7 Weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Health Assessment focuses on holistic health assessment of patients using Gordon's functional health patterns as an organizing framework. Current issues in professional nursing practice related to nursing process are included. Prerequisite: NURS 3003 or concurrent, or permission of instructor.
NURS 3103: TRANSCULTURAL NURSING
Duration: 7 null weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn about developing the ability to provide culturally competent care to individuals, families and groups from diverse backgrounds. This course provides opportunities to increase cultural awareness and decrease health disparities. Restrictions: Admission to nursing major or instructor permission is required.
NURS 3223: Person & Family Centered Nursing Care
Duration: 7 Weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn about promoting person-centered quality care across the lifespan. The focus of nursing care is on the holistic health promotion of the individual while in the family context. Prerequisite: NURS 3003 Professional Nursing Role with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment. Restrictions: Admission to nursing major or instructor permission is required.
NURS 4003: Current Trends and Issues in Nursing
Duration: 7 Weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Current Trends and Issues in Nursing focuses on contemporary nursing issues in today's changing healthcare field. Emphasis is on legal and ethical considerations, changes in health care delivery systems and the responsibilities of the nurse. Prerequisite: NURS 3003 or concurrent, or permission of instructor.
NURS 4133: Fundamentals of Nursing Research
Duration: 7 Weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn about similarities and differences of quantitative and qualitative studies as well as statistical methods utilized in nursing research. Legal and ethical issues, theoretical and conceptual frameworks, and literature reviews are examined. Emphasis is on the nurse as a consumer of nursing research. Prerequisite: Statistics with a minimum grade of C and NURS 3003 Professional Nursing Role with a minimum grade of C. Concurrent enrollment is allowed for NURS 3003. Restrictions: Admission to nursing major or instructor permission is required.
NURS 4113: Population Health Nursing
Duration: 7 Weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn theory and research relevant to nursing practice and public health practice to promote and preserve the health of populations. Prerequisite: NURS 3003 Professional Nursing Role with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment. Restrictions: Admission to nursing major or instructor permission is required.
NURS 4213: Nursing Leadership and Management
Duration: 7 Weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students learn about leadership and management skills relevant to professional practice. Prerequisite: NURS 3003 Professional Nursing Role with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment. Restrictions: Admission to nursing major or instructor permission is required.
NURS 4953: Professional Nursing Synthesis
Duration: 7 Weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students advance the scholarship of nursing by participating in scholarly inquiry as a team member and applying professional nursing skills and concepts developed throughout the nursing program with an emphasis on evidence-based practice. Group work to be expected. Prerequisite: NURS 3003, NURS 3053, NURS 3103, NURS 3223, NURS 4003, NURS 4133, NURS 4113, and NURS 4213. Restrictions: Admission to nursing major or permission of instructor is required.
NURS 4973: Professional Nursing Practice
Duration: 16 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The student will engage in experiential learning that combines professional nursing knowledge and skills. This experience allows direct application of course content in the applied setting under guidance and supervision from faculty and approved preceptors. Probably the 20 hours spent for leadership/management field experience in a clinical setting (this is the same as before in the NURS 4294 course). Prerequisite: NURS 3003, NURS 3053, NURS 3103, NURS 3223, NURS 4003, NURS 4133, NURS 4113, NURS 4213, and NURS 4953. Restrictions: Admission to nursing major or instructor permission is required. Students must have completed the credentialing process, a preceptor agreement, and have an approved facility contract prior to enrolling in this course.
Generally, the following general education courses should be completed prior to beginning
RN to BSN coursework at NSU.
For clarification or questions, students should contact their academic advisor. If
the student is currently enrolled in an
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Program and desires to complete the degree
concurrently, then ALL general
education requirements must be met prior to enrolling in the first nursing course.
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Written & Oral Communication (9 hours)
- ENGL 1113 Freshman Composition I
- ENGL 1213 Freshman Composition II
Choose ONE course from the following:
- COMM 1113 Fundamentals of Communication
- COMM 2213 Public Speaking
- COMM 3223 Business and Professional Speaking
- COMM 3303 Group Dynamics
Humanities (6 hours)
- HIST 1113 Early Western Civilization
- HIST 1213 Modern Western Civilization
- HUM 2113 Ancient Cultures
- HUM 2223 Modern Cultures
- PHIL 1013 Introduction to Philosophy
- HUM 2333 Art Appreciation
- MUS 2543 Music Appreciation
- THTR 2763 Theatre Appreciation
- THTR 2843 Film Appreciation
- MUS 2533 Rock Music History
- MUS 2743 Jazz Appreciation
- WGS Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies
If the student has completed 6 hours of required Humanities courses at a transfer institution, they have fulfilled NSU's Humanities requirements.
Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 hours)
- HIST 1483 American History 1492-1876 OR
- HIST 1493 American History since 1876
- POLS 1113 American Federal Government
- PSYC 1113 Introduction to Psychology
Natural Sciences (16 hours)
- BIOL 2154 Human Anatomy AND
- BIOL 3314 Human Physiology OR
- combined course of Human Anatomy and Physiology
- BIOL 3224 Microbiology
- CHEM 1123 & 1131 General Chemistry I
Quantitative Analysis (3 hours)
Choose ONE course from the following:
- MATH 1513 College Algebra
- An advanced course in mathematics, statistics, or computer programming
- MATH 1473 Applied Math
Life Skills (6 hours)
Choose ONE course from the following:
- 1653 Basic Nutrition OR
- H ED 1113 Personal Health
Select 3 hours from the following:
- CS 1003/IS 1003 Computers in Modern Society or a more advanced CS/IS course
- FIN 2113 Personal Financial Planning
- HFS 3113 Consumer Issues
- HFS 1103 Relationships and Marriage
- PSYC 1003 Introduction to Human Behavior
- EDUC 4823 Technology in Education (This course is designed for education majors.)
- H ED 2212 First Aid
- P ED 4741 CPR Training
- LIBM 4611 Electronic Information Retrieval
Any military science leadership, physical education activity, and/or performance-based arts course(s).
Global Perspectives (3 hours)
Select ONE course from the following five categories.
1. Second Language (1113 or higher): Spanish, French, German, Cherokee, Japanese,
Chinese, Russian, New
Testament Greek, Latin, or American Sign Language.
2. American Indian Studies
- ANTH 2223 Introduction to American Indian Studies
- CHER 4113 Cherokee Cultural Heritage
- HIST 3723 History of the American Indian
3. Geography
- GEOG 2253 World Regional Geography
- GEOG 2003 Food and Society
- GEOG 2133 Global Economic Geography
4. Political Science
- POL 2314 Introduction to International Relations
- POL 2353 Introduction to Comparative Politics
5. Literature, Customs, and Beliefs
- NUTR 3653 Food and Culture
- REL 2553 Comparative Religions
- ENGL 3413 World Literature
- TECH 3053 Technology and Society
- COMM 2543 Intercultural Communication
Computer Proficiency
Students must demonstrate computer proficiency, which includes the competent use of
a variety of software and
networking applications. Students may complete the requirement through one of three
options:
1. Successfully completing a high school computer science course that meets the State
Regents' high school curricular requirements; OR
2. Satisfying NSU's computer proficiency assessment; OR
3. Successfully completing CS 1003/IS 1003 Computers in Modern Society or EDUC 4823
Technology in Education (for
education majors).
Students should complete this requirement in their first 30 hours of course work.
Statistics - 3 hours
Nursing - 30 hours
Transfer credit or credit by examination
RNs with an Oklahoma Associate of Science or Associate of Arts degree will have satisfied
all General Education
requirements; certain lower division prerequisites must be completed with a grade
of "C" or better by all RNs. All other RNs
must meet Northeastern State University General Education requirements, including
required initial enrollment in math
deficiency removal courses if a deficiency exists.
Masters in Nursing
Traditional Pathway
Prepare for high-level roles in healthcare with an online Master of Science in Nursing. Our MSN programs feature curriculum that will expand your knowledge of evidence-based practices in the field. Coursework is aligned with the core competencies set by the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) and the National League for Nursing (NLN) so that you will be ready for advanced practice-level roles upon graduation. Each of our concentrations will empower you to meet the growing demand for nurses with specialized knowledge in various healthcare settings. Admission requirements include:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from a nationally accredited nursing program (ACEN, NEA or CCNE) and regionally accredited college or university
- Official transcripts
- A cumulative GPA of 2.5 on all undergraduate coursework or a 3.0 GPA on nursing coursework
- Current, unencumbered RN license
Non-Traditional Pathway
This pathway is designed for registered nurses with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree. Admission requirements include:
- An associate degree in nursing
- A bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field
- A current, unencumbered RN license
- Completion of NURS 3003 Professional Nursing Role; NURS 3053 Health Assessment; and NURS 4115 Community Health Nursing with grades of “C” or better in each course
- Completion of an approved statistics and research course with grades of “C” or better
- Formal admission to Northeastern State University and the Graduate College by submitting an application and official transcripts to the Graduate College
- Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in all undergraduate coursework attempted or a 3.0 GPA based on a 4.0 scale in the major of the bachelor's degree
NURS 5293: Advanced Research & Evidence Based Practice
Duration: 7 Weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn the elements of quantitative and qualitative research processes. Evidence-based practice and research critique skills will be further developed.
NURS 5123: Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Practice
Duration: 7 Weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn about the basic components of nursing and educational theories which are explored and integrated in professional nursing practice settings.
NURS 5213: Cultural Perspectives
Duration: 7 Weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn basic principles of cultural competency which are addressed with focus on regional and global populations.
Duration: 7 Weeks
NURS 5253: Policy, Ethics, & Quality
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn about policy decisions and related issues that shape the organization, financing, and implementation of health care services. Ethical, social, and political issues that affect the providing of education, healthcare, nursing services, communities and society are analyzed.
NURS 5313: Issues & Trends in Professional Nursing
Duration: 7 Weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn about the most current trends and issues facing professional nursing practice.
NURS 5992: Nursing Practice Capstone
Duration: 7 Weeks
Credit Hours: 2
Students finalize their thesis or capstone project under faculty supervision. The thesis or capstone project will be presented and defended. Students prepare for dissemination of their work for a broader audience, complete a portfolio, and consider plans for post-graduate studies. Students must re-enroll if the thesis or capstone project is not successfully presented and defended. Course may be repeated twice if additional time is needed. Prerequisite: Complete MSN core courses and 12 hours specialization courses. Concurrent enrollment allowed. Restrictions: Admission into the Master’s of Science in Nursing Degree Program. Completion of 200 hours of practicum, submission of the capstone final draft, and instructor approval. Note: May be repeated for a total of six credit hours.
NURS 5810: Practicum
Duration: 16 Weeks
Credit Hours: 2
Students work with a preceptor and a faculty mentor to develop and practice competencies in their selected nursing option. The capstone proposal is completed and section drafts are submitted. Students must re- enroll in the course until 200 practicum hours are completed and the capstone proposal final draft is submitted. May be repeated for up to four credit hours. Credit Hours: 1-4 Other contact hours per week: Varies Prerequisite: NURS 5213 Cultural Competency: Regional and Global Perspectives, NURS 5293 Advanced Research and Evidence Based Practice for Health Professionals, and at least 6-credit hours of specialization courses. Restrictions: Students must complete the credentialing process, a preceptor agreement, and have an approved facility contract prior to receiving permission to enroll. Note: May be repeated for a total of four credit hours.
Options
Nursing Education
Ready to help lead the next generation of nurses? The Northeastern State University MSN in Nursing Education prepares you to teach in either a professional or academic setting. You will learn to teach in diploma, practical nursing, associate, and baccalaureate degree nursing programs, as well as continuing nursing education in academic, clinical and healthcare settings.
Core MSN coursework expands your knowledge base in cultural perspectives, advanced research and evidence-based practice as well as current issues and trends facing professional nursing practice. You will also have the opportunity to demonstrate your learnings through a capstone master's project or thesis. There is also a 200-hour embedded practicum to apply what you’ve learned with a mentor. Coursework is aligned with the core competencies set by the National League for Nursing (NLN).
You must complete the following courses.
NURS 5103: Nurse Educator Role Development
Duration: 7 Weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Major components in developing the nurse educator role at the advanced practice level are evaluated. A nurse educator role portfolio is initiated, with two year goals identified.
NURS 5413: Curriculum Development
Duration: 7 Weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn about the traditional and contemporary considerations for curriculum planning and design as applied to nursing education. An emphasis is placed on curriculum designs in a variety of settings and/or levels of education.
NURS 5453: Assessment & Evaluation in Nursing Education
Duration: 7 Weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn about the educational theories, principles and practices that support assessment, measurement and evaluation in nursing education.
NURS 5473: Facilitating Learning for Healthcare Professionals
Duration: 7 Weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn how to create successful learning environments, including responsiveness to individual student and staff characteristics and learning needs. Additional focus includes technology and informatics applications that support learning in classroom, distance, online, skills lab, simulation, clinical education, and healthcare systems practice sites.
Nursing Informatics
Gain valuable expertise to improve patient care and reduce costs for healthcare organizations with the MSN in Nursing Informatics from Northeastern State University. In this 100% online MSN program, you will learn to synthesize specialized knowledge and theories from nursing and other disciplines into advanced nursing practice.
As more and more healthcare organizations transition to electronic health records, knowledge of informatics is critical. The MSN in Nursing Informatics online program at NSU offers specialized coursework that gives you in-depth knowledge in developing and managing healthcare information systems, including management and transformation of data. Your unique qualifications as a nurse and an informatician will allow you to connect interdisciplinary healthcare teams and serve as a leader in health IT teams.
Coursework for the Nursing Informatics option is aligned with the American Nurses Association Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing Informatics.
You must complete the following courses.
NURS 5613: Leadership Development for the Advanced Nursing Professional
Duration: 7 Weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn about the advanced practice nursing role and discover the knowledge and skills to effectively manage change, empower others, and influence political processes.
NURS 5523: Foundations of Nursing Informatics Practice
Duration: 7 Weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn the about the aspects and issues of knowledge management and information systems used for knowledge management in healthcare settings.
NURS 5553: System Design Life Cycle
Duration: 7 Weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn about systems planning—including assessment, development, evaluation, maintenance; life cycles, and system analysis.
NURS 5583: Data Management and Healthcare Technology
Duration: 7 Weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn about management and transformation of data, and the hardware, software and peripherals used in healthcare settings.
Administrative Leadership
Ready to grow your nursing career? Prepare for leadership roles with the MSN Administrative Leadership in Nursing online program from Northeastern State University.
Core MSN coursework gives you advanced knowledge in cultural perspectives, advanced research and evidence-based practice. Courses in this ACEN-accredited program include Advanced Leadership Development, Organizational and Systems Management in Nursing, Healthcare Finance and Economics, and Human Resource Management.
This MSN program includes an embedded practicum in which you will work with a mentor as you complete 200 hours in the field. Coursework for the MSN in Administrative Leadership in Nursing online program is aligned with the core competencies set by the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) and the American Nurses Association Scope and Standards of Practice for Nurse Administration.
You must complete the following courses.
NURS 5613: Leadership Development for the Advanced Nursing Professional
Duration: 7 Weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn about the advanced practice nursing role and discover the knowledge and skills to effectively manage change, empower others, and influence political processes.
NURS 5663: Organizational and Systems Management in Nursing
Duration: 7 Weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn about contemporary influences, theories, principles, and functional
strategies related to
management/administration and organizational systems at the micro, meso, and macrosystem
levels.
NURS 5673: Human Resource Management
Duration: 7 Weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn about the personnel and human resource issues in nursing and healthcare settings.
NURS 5633: Healthcare Finance and Economics
Duration: 7 Weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn about the financial and resource management for the nurse leader. The course provides students the skills and knowledge to perform a variety of functions related to financial and resource management.
Certificates
Admission Criteria
Applicants to the nursing certificate program must have
- A current, unencumbered RN license
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from a nationally accredited nursing program (ACEN, NEA, or CCNE) and regionally accredited college or university
- Cumulative 2.5 GPA in undergraduate coursework or 3.0 GPA in nursing coursework
Nursing Education Certificate Program Overview
A closer look at our graduate certificate in nursing education
Ready to teach? You can complete this Graduate Nursing Certificate in Nursing Education in as few as eight months and prepare to move into instructional roles. This online program combines curriculum development with innovative teaching methods and gives you the ability to successfully teach in community, hospital, clinical or classroom settings.
In this graduate certificate nursing program, you will learn about the educational theories, principles and practices that support assessment, measurement and evaluation in nursing education, as well as the practical development of a portfolio and goal setting. Coursework also includes developing the nurse educator role at the advanced practice level, curriculum development and learning to create successful learning environments according to individual needs.
You will learn from experienced, committed faculty–in fact, the academic coach is a master’s-prepared practicing nurse. Coursework for this affordable RN to MSN program is aligned with the core competencies set by the National League for Nursing (NLN). No GRE is required for this certificate.
In this online nursing education certificate program, you will:
- Apply leadership strategies to contribute to the ongoing development of the profession of nursing and nursing education
- Apply theories of education and related sciences to the development and evaluation of nursing and healthcare curricula
- Design curriculum based on sound educational principles, theory and research
- Facilitate learning of individuals and groups using theories of education, nursing, testing and evaluation
- Apply strategies that recognize multicultural factors in teaching and learning
- Integrate technology into curriculum
- Analyze trends in healthcare and nursing education and their impact on the profession of nursing, nursing education and the delivery of patient care
NURS 5103: Nurse Educator Role Development
Duration: 7 Weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students explore major components of the nurse educator role at the advanced practice level including the multiple dimensions and expected competencies of the nurse educator in academic settings and clinical settings as a clinical staff educators.
NURS 5413 Curriculum Development
Duration: 7 Weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn about the traditional and contemporary considerations for curriculum planning and design as applied to nursing education. An emphasis is placed on curriculum designs in a variety of settings and/or levels of education.
NURS 5453: Assessment & Evaluation in Nursing Education
Duration: 7 Weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn about the educational theories, principles and practices that support assessment, measurement and evaluation in nursing education.
NURS 5473: Facilitating Learning for Healthcare Professionals
Duration: 7 Weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn how to create successful learning environments, including responsiveness to individual student and staff characteristics and learning needs. Additional focus includes technology and informatics applications that support learning in classroom, distance, online, skills lab, simulation, clinical education, and healthcare systems practice sites.
Nursing Informatics Certificate Program Overview
Improve healthcare–and your nursing career–with the Northeastern State University Graduate Nursing Certificate in Nursing Informatics online. In this informatics program, you will gain knowledge for vital roles in the management of data to improve costs, efficiency and patient outcomes. You will learn to use research, evidence-based practice, quality improvement and safety methodologies in the evaluation and improvement of healthcare information systems.
Gain an understanding of the advanced practice nursing role and discover the knowledge and skills to effectively manage change and empower others. This nursing informatics certificate program is taught by experienced faculty committed to your success. No GRE is required for this certificate.
In this Graduate Certificate in Nursing Informatics program, you will prepare for roles such as:
- Nursing Systems Analyst
- Informatics Nurse Specialist
In this online nursing informatics certificate program, you will:
- Integrate knowledge, skills, and scientific findings from nursing science, computer science, information science and cognitive science in the professional practice of nursing informatics
- Analyze the concepts of and relationships between data, information, knowledge and wisdom for implications to nursing practice
- Demonstrate leadership in the professional practice of nursing informatics using effective communication, interdisciplinary collaboration and administrative skills
- Participate at each stage within the health information systems life cycle as a leader and team member
- Promote the use of healthcare informatics-related education for consumers and healthcare providers
- Integrate legal, ethical, regulatory, technical and professional standards into the development and implementation of healthcare related information systems
- Use research, evidence-based practice, quality improvement and safety methodologies in the evaluation and improvement of healthcare information systems.
- Advance nursing informatics professional practice and values
NURS 5523: Foundations of Nursing Informatics Practice
Duration: 7 Weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn the about the aspects and issues of knowledge management and information
systems used for knowledge management in healthcare settings.
NURS 5553: System Design Life Cycle
Duration: 7 Weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn about systems planning—including assessment, development, evaluation,
maintenance; life cycles, and system analysis.
NURS 5583: Data Management and Healthcare Technology
Duration: 7 Weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn about management and transformation of data, and the hardware,
software and peripherals used in healthcare settings.
NURS 5613: Leadership Development for the Advanced Nursing Professional
Duration: 7 Weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn about the advanced practice nursing role and discover the knowledge
and skills
to effectively manage change, empower others, and influence political processes
Administrative Leadership Certificate Program Overview
Students will learn about the advanced practice nursing role and discover the knowledge and skills to effectively manage change, empower others, and influence political processes.
Give yourself more opportunities and prepare to take on new professional challenges
with an online Graduate Nursing Certificate in Administrative Leadership at Northeastern State University.
This graduate nursing certificate program gives you the tools to successfully improve
patient care and healthcare systems. You will study how to effectively utilize financial,
material, human and environmental resources to benefit healthcare organizations. You
will learn to take on an advanced practice nursing role and discover the knowledge
and skills to effectively manage change, empower others and influence political processes.
At NSU, we’re here to help you every step of the way. In fact, NSU's faculty includes a master’s-prepared practicing nurse to provide academic support. Plus, courses are taught by the same top-level faculty as on campus and are aligned with core competencies set by the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE). No GRE is required for this certificate.
In this online nursing education certificate program, you will:
Utilize systems thinking to lead and manage complex healthcare organizations
- Provide leadership in the professional design of nursing care grounded in ethical, multicultural and professional standards, as well as healthcare policy
- Utilize financial, material, human and environmental resources to benefit nursing divisions in complex healthcare organizations
- Use information management systems to facilitate organizational decision-making
- Demonstrate communication skills and relationship building competencies to support organizational goals
- Demonstrate leadership in the professional community
- Integrate best evidence to provide quality nursing care and promote improvement in healthcare outcomes
- Use an interdisciplinary approach to execute nursing administration practice
NURS 5613: Leadership Development for the Advanced Nursing Professional
Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn about the advanced practice nursing role and discover the knowledge
and skills to
effectively manage change, empower others, and influence political processes
NURS 5633: Healthcare Finance and Economics
Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn about the financial and resource management for the nurse leader. The course provides students the skills and knowledge to perform a variety of functions related to financial and resource management.
NURS 5663: Organizational and Systems Management in Nursing
Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn about contemporary influences, theories, principles, and functional
strategies related
to management/administration and organizational systems at the micro, meso, and macrosystem
levels.
NURS 5673: Human Resource Management
Duration: 7 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students will learn about the personnel and human resource issues in nursing and healthcare settings.