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The Master of Science in Nursing Administration and Leadership program prepares advanced practitioners in nursing administration and leadership who will address prevailing health and nursing issues, and have a comprehensive understanding of and beginning competence in nursing research, and foundation for doctoral study in nursing.The MSN program is completely web-based thus enabling students to continue in their present employment positions while completing the program. The program extends over 20 consecutive months, with two courses offered consecutively in 8- week periods each fall and spring semester, and in 6-week summer sessions for the first summer session. Students will end the program by completing a 135-hour practicum during the second 12-week summer session, with at least 90-hours in the practicum setting working at the same times as the preceptor. The practicum in nursing administration allows students to work with a nurse administrator in their area of interest. Students must take responsibility for initiating the contact with a nurse administrator preceptor. One cohort of 35 students per year will be admitted each January.The MSN in Nursing Administration and Leadership program was designed to address current practice and employment trends for nurse administrators and leaders. Today's nurse administrators and leaders depend on a thorough understanding of management, legal and ethical issues, finance, and marketing in order to achieve the expectations of their job. Highly developed managers and leaders make a difference in patient safety and patient outcomes, staff preparation, job satisfaction, and ultimately retention of nurses. Nurse administrators are expected to design, develop and lead systems consistent with healthcare quality standards. Also, the current level of economic competition within, between, and among healthcare organizations mandates that employers recognize and appreciate sound business expertise, and that their hiring practic |
