How long does it take to complete 每日大瓜's RN-MS in Nursing Leadership and Administration of Health Care Systems program?

In the RN to MS in Nursing Leadership and Administration of Health Care Systems program, you earn both a bachelor's and a master's degree. The entire program is 144 credits. Your time to completion depends on the amount of credit you transfer into the program and the number of courses you take per term.

RN to MSN in Nursing Leadership and Administration

Q: Does this degree prepare me for hospital administration?

Excelsior's MS in Nursing Leadership and Administration of Health Care Systems program readies you to be a confident leader prepared for administrative roles within the health care industry, with the ability to manage clinical experiences, fiscal challenges, organizational systems, and human resources.

Q: How is this master's degree different from a general MS in nursing?

每日大瓜's Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Administration of Health Care Systems program prepares individuals for leadership and managerial health care roles, emphasizing skills like strategic planning, organizational behavior, and data analysis. An MS in Nursing equips nurses with the more general advanced knowledge and skills to provide specialized patient care. Graduates of Excelsior's RN to MS in Nursing Leadership and Administration of Health Care Systems program earn both their BS in Nursing and their master's degree.

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Create a Lasting Impact in Health Care by Earning Both a BS in Nursing and an MS in Nursing Leadership and Administration of Health Care Systems

If you鈥檙e a registered nurse looking to earn both a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Administration of Health Care Systems, this fully online dual-degree program allows you to earn both degrees more efficiently than completing the programs separately.

You鈥檒l earn your bachelor鈥檚 degree in nursing after completing all general education and bachelor鈥檚 component courses, which include five graduate-level online courses. Then, you鈥檒l continue seamlessly into the remaining graduate-level online courses.

The MS in Nursing Leadership and Administration of Health Care Systems program empowers you to play a vital role in medical systems, take a seat at the executive table, and have an influential voice when essential decisions are made about health care. Online courses and an individualized practice experience provide a flexible path for working registered nurses to meet the needs of an evolving health care system. Become a nurse leader who can manage clinical experiences, fiscal challenges, organizational systems, and human resources, incorporating them into a strategic plan that ensures the health of your community.

Learn more about the application requirements for the online RN to MS in Nursing Leadership and Administration of Health Care Systems program.

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Online RN to MS in Nursing Leadership and Administration of Health Care Systems

Degree Requirements 144 Credits

贵辞谤尘补肠颈贸苍 general:33 cr茅ditos
Major Core53 Credits
Universidad: 4 cr茅ditos
Prerequisites to Major Core42 Credits
Electives12 Credits

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1.潞 curso

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3.潞 curso

4.潞 curso

1.潞 curso - 1. 潞 trimestre
La alfabetizaci贸n informacional es la capacidad de buscar, evaluar, interpretar y utilizar la informaci贸n de forma legal, 茅tica y eficaz. Este curso ofrece una visi贸n general de los conceptos relacionados con la alfabetizaci贸n informacional, incluyendo las diferencias entre los m茅todos de investigaci贸n acad茅micos y los de divulgaci贸n, la b煤squeda y evaluaci贸n de fuentes, la lectura cr铆tica de las mismas, la redacci贸n a partir de fuentes y la navegaci贸n segura por redes de informaci贸n como Internet. Los estudiantes deben completar el curso de alfabetizaci贸n informacional dentro de sus primeros 13 cr茅ditos en Excelsior.

Requisitos previos
Ninguno

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Requisitos de la universidad
El futuro: la 煤nica constante es el cambio. La 煤nica certeza es la incertidumbre. Entonces, 驴c贸mo se usted hoy para lo que pueda depararle el ma帽ana? En este curso introductorio e interdisciplinario, exclusivo de la Universidad Excelsior, usted a trav茅s de preguntas, no usted respuestas. usted sus suposiciones previas, abrir谩 su mente y reflexionar谩 sobre los dilemas, los avances y las crisis que enfrentar谩 la sociedad en el futuro. usted y cuestionar谩 su propio futuro: su trayectoria educativa, sus perspectivas profesionales, sus intereses personales, sus ambiciones y su mentalidad. Adem谩s usted las habilidades fundamentales y la flexibilidad mental necesarias 鈥攊nvestigaci贸n y redacci贸n, pensamiento cr铆tico, razonamiento argumentativo, metacognici贸n y autorregulaci贸n鈥� que usted ayudar谩n usted la incertidumbre y el cambio de nuestras futuras sociedades, lugares de trabajo y de nosotros mismos. Nota: Este curso debe completarse con una calificaci贸n de C o superior. La inscripci贸n en este curso est谩 restringida a los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso con menos de 60 cr茅ditos transferidos. Este curso es equivalente a IND301 y CCS120. Solo se aplicar谩n los cr茅ditos de uno de estos cursos para la graduaci贸n. El curso Cornerstone no puede completarse en el mismo semestre que un curso Capstone.

Requisitos previos
Ninguno

颁谤茅诲颈迟辞蝉
3

Requisitos de la universidad
1.潞 curso - 2. 潞 trimestre
Este curso ayuda a los alumnos a desarrollar sus habilidades como oradores y comunicadores orales. Dise帽ado para proporcionar a los alumnos un entorno propicio en el que puedan superar la ansiedad que puedan sentir al hablar en p煤blico, el curso hace hincapi茅 en las t茅cnicas y pr谩cticas necesarias para la elaboraci贸n y la exposici贸n eficaz de discursos. Los alumnos tambi茅n desarrollar谩n el pensamiento cr铆tico y la capacidad de escucha. Los alumnos que cursen esta asignatura deber谩n disponer de equipo de grabaci贸n para la creaci贸n de podcasts, presentaciones de PowerPoint con voz en off y discursos grabados en v铆deo.

Requisitos previos
Ninguno

颁谤茅诲颈迟辞蝉
3

Sin gastos en libros de texto

Cursos alternativos disponibles

贵辞谤尘补肠颈贸苍 general: Humanidades
En este curso, usted los principios y la teor铆a de la psicolog铆a a su vida cotidiana. Adem谩s de temas fundamentales como la psicolog铆a como ciencia, el aprendizaje y la memoria, el desarrollo humano y la conciencia, usted sobre algunos temas m谩s espec铆ficos, como el estr茅s y la salud, los trastornos psicol贸gicos y la terapia, y la sexualidad humana. Los conceptos aprendidos en este curso pueden aplicarse en cualquier profesi贸n para comprender mejor el comportamiento, el pensamiento y las emociones. Nota: Este curso utiliza material did谩ctico interactivo de bajo coste en lugar de libros de texto.

Requisitos previos
Ninguno

颁谤茅诲颈迟辞蝉
3

Cursos alternativos disponibles

贵辞谤尘补肠颈贸苍 general: Ciencias sociales e Historia
1.潞 curso - 3. er trimestre
Covers an intermediate level of algebra in order to prepare students for subsequent courses in mathematics. Major topics include real numbers and algebraic expressions, equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, systems of equations and inequalities, polynomial expressions and functions, rational and radical expressions, and quadratic equations and functions.

Requisitos previos
Ninguno

颁谤茅诲颈迟辞蝉
3

Cursos alternativos disponibles

贵辞谤尘补肠颈贸苍 general: Matem谩ticas
Este curso ofrece una introducci贸n a los principales conceptos, perspectivas te贸ricas, m茅todos de investigaci贸n y estudios acad茅micos de la sociolog铆a. La sociolog铆a es el estudio cient铆fico del comportamiento social humano, y este curso examina varios temas sociol贸gicos importantes, entre los que se incluyen: la cultura; la socializaci贸n; la desviaci贸n; la desigualdad social; las instituciones sociales; y el cambio social. Este curso tambi茅n explora diversos marcos sociohist贸ricos y socioculturales de todo el mundo, fomentando el aprecio por las identidades culturales e instituciones 煤nicas. Los alumnos mejorar谩n su capacidad de an谩lisis, comprensi贸n e interpretaci贸n de los problemas sociales contempor谩neos en este mundo en r谩pida evoluci贸n. Este curso fomenta la pr谩ctica de la sociolog铆a a trav茅s de la exploraci贸n del mundo social cotidiano de los alumnos y de las fuerzas sociales, a menudo invisibles y que se dan por sentadas, que lo conforman.

Requisitos previos
Ninguno

颁谤茅诲颈迟辞蝉
3

Sin gastos en libros de texto

General Education: Sociology
1.潞 curso - 4. 潞 trimestre
Este curso ofrece una introducci贸n a la ciencia del desarrollo a lo largo de la vida y al concepto del crecimiento humano como resultado de la interacci贸n entre la biolog铆a, la psicolog铆a y el entorno del individuo. En 茅l se examinan los factores f铆sicos, cognitivos, psicosociales y ambientales a lo largo de toda la vida. Los alumnos explorar谩n, analizar谩n y presentar谩n teor铆as y pruebas relacionadas con la ciencia del desarrollo, desde la concepci贸n hasta la muerte. Los conceptos aprendidos en este curso pueden aplicarse a cualquier carrera profesional centrada en la salud o los servicios sociales, y pueden ayudar a los alumnos a criar hijos m谩s sanos y a vivir en familias m谩s funcionales.聽

Requisitos previos
Ninguno

颁谤茅诲颈迟辞蝉
3

Requisitos previos para las asignaturas de la especialidad
Este curso introduce a los alumnos en las habilidades y teor铆as de la comunicaci贸n interpersonal, que resultan esenciales para establecer y mantener relaciones personales y profesionales satisfactorias. Los alumnos evaluar谩n las complejas interacciones entre las fuerzas psicol贸gicas, sociales y culturales que intervienen en los intercambios interpersonales, al tiempo que aprender谩n sobre los rasgos de la personalidad, la percepci贸n de uno mismo y de los dem谩s, la escucha, la gesti贸n de conflictos y la comunicaci贸n verbal y no verbal.

Requisitos previos
Ninguno

颁谤茅诲颈迟辞蝉
3

Cursos alternativos disponibles

贵辞谤尘补肠颈贸苍 general: Humanidades
1.潞 curso - 5. 潞 trimestre
This course focuses on the structure and function of the human body. Topics and body systems that will be studied include: the chemistry of life, histology and the integumentary system, skeletal and articulation system, muscular system, nervous system, sensory system and the endocrine system.

Requisitos previos
Ninguno

颁谤茅诲颈迟辞蝉
3

Requisitos previos para las asignaturas de la especialidad
Esta asignatura proporciona a los alumnos los conocimientos y habilidades b谩sicos necesarios para prepararlos para la redacci贸n acad茅mica y profesional. Mediante el an谩lisis de la obra de otros escritores, los alumnos aprender谩n a abordar la redacci贸n desde una perspectiva ret贸rica y basada en los g茅neros. Practicar谩n la redacci贸n a nivel de oraciones y p谩rrafos, aprendiendo a revisar y corregir sus propios trabajos. Tambi茅n trabajar谩n en la b煤squeda, documentaci贸n e integraci贸n eficaz de fuentes en un ensayo basado en la investigaci贸n. Se abordar谩n tanto la composici贸n tradicional (textual) como la multimodal (textual y visual).

Requisitos previos
Ninguno

颁谤茅诲颈迟辞蝉
3

Sin gastos en libros de texto

贵辞谤尘补肠颈贸苍 general: Ingl茅s escrito I
1.潞 curso - 6. 潞 trimestre
This course focuses on the structure and function of the human body. Topics and body systems that will be studied include: blood, the cardiovascular system, lymphatic and immune system, respiratory system, digestive system, nutrition and metabolism, urinary system and fluid balance, and reproductive systems.

Requisitos previos
Ninguno

颁谤茅诲颈迟辞蝉
3

Requisitos previos para las asignaturas de la especialidad
Este curso est谩 dise帽ado para usted sus habilidades de redacci贸n acad茅mica y profesional. El curso hace hincapi茅 en la redacci贸n basada en la investigaci贸n y centrada en la argumentaci贸n. usted un trabajo de investigaci贸n, una propuesta profesional y una presentaci贸n oral relacionada con su disciplina acad茅mica o su profesi贸n. usted la b煤squeda, evaluaci贸n y citaci贸n de fuentes; la par谩frasis y el resumen; la elaboraci贸n de esquemas y la estructuraci贸n en p谩rrafos; y la revisi贸n y correcci贸n de textos.

Requisitos previos
Ninguno

颁谤茅诲颈迟辞蝉
3

Sin gastos en libros de texto

贵辞谤尘补肠颈贸苍 general: Ingl茅s escrito II
2.潞 curso - 1. 潞 trimestre
This course is an introduction to microbiology. It covers the fundamental concepts of microbiology, including the study of bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and algae. Students will explore the structure, function, genetics, and physiology of microorganisms, as well as their roles in the environment and human health. Microbiology covers the scientific methods necessary to understand microbial growth and metabolism and provides a historical perspective by reviewing the major scientific contributions that led to modern-day microbiology. Our scientific inquiry will include case studies, a variety of visual aids, virtual labs, discussions, and written assignments.

Requisitos previos
Ninguno

颁谤茅诲颈迟辞蝉
3

Requisitos previos para las asignaturas de la especialidad
En este curso interdisciplinario, los alumnos desarrollar谩n las habilidades anal铆ticas necesarias para examinar cuestiones 茅ticas en el 谩mbito laboral. Los alumnos explorar谩n las teor铆as y principios 茅ticos convencionales, desarrollar谩n la capacidad de tomar decisiones 茅ticas y resolver谩n dilemas habituales. Los alumnos debatir谩n los m煤ltiples retos a los que se enfrentan los profesionales e identificar谩n las pr谩cticas o c贸digos 茅ticos aplicables a cada una de sus respectivas profesiones.

Requisitos previos
Ninguno

颁谤茅诲颈迟辞蝉
3

Sin gastos en libros de texto

贵辞谤尘补肠颈贸苍 general: 脡tica
2.潞 curso - 2. 潞 trimestre
El objetivo de este curso es ofrecer al alumno una visi贸n general de las tendencias actuales y emergentes en ciencia y tecnolog铆a, de modo que pueda tomar decisiones fundamentadas y actuar como consumidor informado. El curso presentar谩 el m茅todo cient铆fico y la terminolog铆a utilizada en la comunicaci贸n de resultados cient铆ficos. Se abordar谩, a modo de ejemplos, un repaso de temas cient铆ficos de actualidad. Este curso tambi茅n preparar谩 al alumno para leer art铆culos sobre avances cient铆ficos, tecnol贸gicos y m茅dicos en la prensa y para evaluar las conclusiones cient铆ficas que en ellos se presentan.

Requisitos previos
Ninguno

颁谤茅诲颈迟辞蝉
3

Sin gastos en libros de texto

Cursos alternativos disponibles

贵辞谤尘补肠颈贸苍 general: Ciencias Naturales
Ever wonder how Steve Jobs created such amazing products or Sarah Lewis used failure for creative success? Given the rapid changes in today's economy and workplace, creativity and innovation continue to be important skills that support career growth. Because employers continuously rate the ability to solve problems as an essential skill, this course is designed to introduce and strengthen a student's ability to move through logical problem-solving processes in order to creatively find solutions to problems that are personally or professionally relevant to them. Neuroscience research affirms that we all possess the same mental capacities as people with highly inventive minds, so students will study innovators and global thinkers who will show them the crucial techniques to increase their competency, sharpen their skills, and develop their innovative mindset.

Requisitos previos
Ninguno

颁谤茅诲颈迟辞蝉
3

Sin gastos en libros de texto

Ciencias y Humanidades
2.潞 curso - 3. 潞 trimestre
Una de las preguntas m谩s acuciantes que siempre se plantea un estudiante sobre cualquier asignatura es: 芦驴C贸mo me ayudar谩 esta clase en la vida real?禄. Podr铆a decirse que una asignatura sobre pensamiento cr铆tico es la m谩s 煤til y valiosa usted cursar, independientemente del campo de estudio usted cursando. No solo usted a resolver de forma eficaz problemas personales y profesionales y a alcanzar sus objetivos, sino que tambi茅n usted en profundidad algunos de los temas m谩s importantes de su vida y usted comunicarse de forma persuasiva al respecto. Desde abordar situaciones del mundo real y casos pr谩cticos hasta evaluar argumentos desde diversas perspectivas, usted la oportunidad de expresar con destreza sus puntos de vista, bas谩ndose en su propia experiencia y aplicando adecuadamente las s贸lidas habilidades de pensamiento cr铆tico usted en esta asignatura. Al finalizar el curso, usted comprendido a la perfecci贸n que lo importante no es tanto usted , sino la destreza usted .

Requisitos previos
Ninguno

颁谤茅诲颈迟辞蝉
3

Ciencias y Humanidades
Este curso analiza c贸mo las personas influyen y se ven influidas por la presencia real o imaginaria de los dem谩s, y c贸mo interact煤an y se relacionan con quienes les rodean. Entre los temas tratados se incluyen la investigaci贸n en psicolog铆a social, la cognici贸n social, la percepci贸n y el juicio sociales, las actitudes y el cambio de actitudes, la conformidad y la obediencia, el comportamiento grupal, la atracci贸n y las relaciones 铆ntimas, el comportamiento de ayuda, la agresividad, los prejuicios y la aplicaci贸n de la psicolog铆a social a otros campos, incluido el sistema jur铆dico. Los conceptos aprendidos en este curso pueden aplicarse a todas las profesiones en las que se trabaja con y en equipo, as铆 como a aquellos trabajos en los que es importante influir o persuadir a los dem谩s. Nota sobre duplicidad: Este curso es una duplicaci贸n de PSYX365: Psicolog铆a Social. Solo se aplicar谩 el cr茅dito de uno de ellos para la graduaci贸n.

Requisitos previos
Ninguno

颁谤茅诲颈迟辞蝉
3

Cursos alternativos disponibles

贵辞谤尘补肠颈贸苍 general: Ciencias sociales e Historia
2.潞 curso - 4. 潞 trimestre
Desarrolla las habilidades estad铆sticas necesarias para recopilar, organizar, resumir y analizar informaci贸n con el fin de extraer conclusiones o responder a preguntas. Entre los temas principales se incluyen la estad铆stica descriptiva, las distribuciones de frecuencia, la probabilidad, las distribuciones binomiales y normales, la inferencia estad铆stica, la regresi贸n lineal y la correlaci贸n. Nota sobre duplicidad: MAT201 duplica BUS233: Estad铆stica Empresarial, BUS 231: Alfabetizaci贸n en datos empresariales y MAT215: Estad铆stica para profesionales de la salud. Solo se aplicar谩n a la graduaci贸n los cr茅ditos de uno de estos cursos.聽

Requisitos previos
MAT101 Matem谩ticas para la vida cotidiana o MAT114 脕lgebra intermedia

颁谤茅诲颈迟辞蝉
3

General Education: Statistics
2.潞 curso - 5. 潞 trimestre
Nurse leaders engage in ethical decision-making processes that align with organizational priorities. Leaders make a variety of strategic decisions including people management, prudent use of financial resources, and development of a vision for the organization and team. Leading a team is a complex endeavor and involves clear communication of the vision, the ability to work in inter-professional teams, a passion for the mission, the ability to make decisions under pressure and uncertainty, and the ability to motivate others to embrace the vision. This course analyzes the interrelated relationship between leadership and decision making and examines how wisdom, research, personal values, and theory enhance leadership and decision-making skills. The course will use a mix of reading, course conversations, case studies, teamwork, and reflective exercises to explore the role of nurse leaders.

Prerequisites
Active and unencumbered RN license.

Credit Hours
4

Requisitos de la especialidad
This course integrates evidence, theory, standards, and knowledge from nursing, public health, and other disciplines to guide population-focused nursing practice. Importance is placed on the application of the core functions of public health: assessment, policy development, and the assurance of available and necessary health services for diverse populations. Emphasis is placed in identifying determinants of health, advocating for vulnerable populations, prioritizing primary prevention, and utilizing available resources to improve the health of populations. Population-focused nursing involves assessing the health care needs of a specific population and making health care decisions for the population as a whole rather than for individuals. This course includes practice experiences in the community.This course includes 45 hours of practice experience.

Prerequisites
Active and unencumbered RN license.

Credit Hours
4

Requisitos de la especialidad
3.潞 curso - 1. 潞 trimestre
This course focuses on the theoretical foundations of nursing practice through the exploration of nursing theories, organizational change models, and learning theories. The application of theories relevant to nursing practice will be emphasized. The examination of multiple theories and their implications on nursing knowledge development and practice will serve as a foundation for future graduate courses. In addition to the classroom discussions and written assignments, students will engage in a 1-hour practice experience that will support new understanding of professional practice. This is an 8-week 3-credit hour course requiring a minimum of 18 hours of course engagement each week (refer to the Credit Hour Calculation Policy found in the Student Handbook.) Course engagement includes student activities such as discussions, reading, study time, practice experience, and assignments.

Prerequisites
Active and unencumbered RN license.

颁谤茅诲颈迟辞蝉
3

Requisitos de la especialidad
This course focuses on the advanced comprehensive assessment of individuals. It builds on the students knowledge and skills and provides a foundation for the advanced practice nurse to evaluate the health of individuals and provide health promotion interventions. The interactions of developmental, biopsychosocial, and socio-cultural contexts resulting in health effects for individuals provide the structure of the course. Students obtain the practice skills necessary for advanced communication (i.e., clinical interviewing, focused history taking), biopsychosocial and physical assessment, critical diagnostic reasoning, differential diagnosis, and clinical decision-making through course readings, dialog, discussions, videos, simulations, and practical examinations. This course includes 45 hours of practice experience hours using virtual clinical simulation.

Prerequisites
Active and unencumbered RN license.

颁谤茅诲颈迟辞蝉
3

Requisitos de la especialidad
3.潞 curso - 2. 潞 trimestre
This course explores historical knowledge development through the examination of nursing as an art and a science. The science of nursing will be examined through the fundamental patterns of knowing and the science of knowing. The masters-prepared nurse will develop the ability to apply ethical and moral reasoning, evidence-based competencies, and leadership strategies to promote innovation and to transform nursing practice. Students will use the spirit of inquiry, combined with personal creativity, and the translation of evidence to enhance interprofessional collaboration.

Prerequisites
Active and unencumbered RN license. NUR502 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice.

颁谤茅诲颈迟辞蝉
3

Requisitos de la especialidad
3.潞 curso - 3. 潞 trimestre
This course focuses on the development of the nurse as a role model and mentor for the translation and generation of health care evidence in clinical practice. The goals of research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement will be highlighted, and the principles of each will be applied to the clinical setting. Students will examine personal practice in relation to policy and current evidence, and explore grant writing. The integration of theory, evidence, cultural considerations, leadership, ethics, and clinical judgement when implementing change will be emphasized. The student will develop a knowledge base that will prepare them to collaborate with inter-professional teams and embrace leadership roles that initiate, implement, and evaluate innovative practice changes.

Prerequisites
Active and unencumbered RN license.

Credit Hours
4

Requisitos de la especialidad
Este curso intensivo introduce a los alumnos en los conceptos de cultura y diversidad cultural en su relaci贸n con la atenci贸n sanitaria y el sistema de prestaci贸n de servicios sanitarios. A lo largo del curso, los alumnos analizar谩n las subculturas religiosas, raciales, 茅tnicas y de otro tipo que existen en nuestra sociedad, y examinar谩n los conflictos que suelen surgir cuando culturas diferentes se dan cita en el 谩mbito sanitario. Los alumnos tambi茅n debatir谩n el concepto de competencia cultural y estudiar谩n las estrategias que est谩n aplicando las organizaciones sanitarias para crear servicios m谩s inclusivos.

Requisitos previos
Ninguno

颁谤茅诲颈迟辞蝉
3

Sin gastos en libros de texto

Ciencias y Humanidades
3.潞 curso - 4. 潞 trimestre
This course examines public policy, political ideology and ethics as they shape health policy across populations. Political ideology, social and health policy are considered within the lens of population-based health and reducing health disparities. The role of the master s prepared nurse to lead and advocate within the public policy arena is explored and discussed. Contemporary issues in health policy viewed from the perspective of ethics and the social and material determinants of health are considered. A primary focus of the course is consideration and development of the knowledge and skills that the master s prepared nurse needs to be a change agent in health policy. This is an 8 week 4 credit hour course requiring a minimum of 18 hours of course engagement each week (refer to the Credit Hour Calculation Policy found in the Student Handbook.) Course engagement includes student activities such as discussions, readings, study time, and assignments.

Prerequisites
Active and unencumbered RN license.

Credit Hours
4

Requisitos de la especialidad
Year 3 - Term 5
The Capstone course provides an opportunity for students to synthesize concepts of professional nursing, develop a quality improvement initiative, apply principles of interprofessional collaboration, and demonstrate self-development. The course is designed to help students apply leadership principles related to effective communication, collaboration, and delegation within interprofessional teams through the work done on the quality improvement initiative. This course also provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate professional self-development through the group debriefing and self-reflection activities. The Capstone course is also designed as a culminating nursing course for the RN baccalaureate student with a practice experience component that includes 45-hours of direct practice experience (PE).

Prerequisites
Active and unencumbered RN license. The Capstone must be the last course taken. All major core and university requirement courses must be complete. The capstone can be paired with 1 other course that is considered to be general education course (excluding courses to meet the Written English Requirement and the Ethics Requirement), a concentration course, elective, or lab course (even if the lab is in the major).

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4

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This course will assist students to develop a greater understanding of addictions. Using an eco-systems approach, the addictive process and recovery will be studied, including the reciprocal interaction between addicted individuals and their various social systems. Students will examine substance abuse and behavioral compulsions. There will be a focus on addiction in various populations as well as the business of drugs and prevention. Attention will be given to the biological and genetic factors in the etiology of addiction, family issues, and community responses. The consequences of addictions will be studied at the individual, family, and community levels. This course draws on current research in the field of addictions, and emphasizes critical analysis of contemporary controversies. This course builds on the foundations of health and human services knowledge and skills to help students better understand this complex problem affecting American society.

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3

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Ciencias y Humanidades
Year 4 - Term 1
This course provides an overview of clinical decision support focusing on the identification, acquisition, analysis, interpretation and application of data, databases, and decision making strategies which influence health care decisions for improved health care. The course delves into knowledge management and artificial intelligence and its impact on clinical decision making and patient safety. Using a consultant s lens, the student will engage in organizational analysis to determine the best decision support system for implementation based on the needs of the clinicians within their chosen organization. Further, the student determines an implementation approach and plan, and identifies goals while evaluating the effectiveness of the selected system.

Prerequisites
Active and unencumbered RN license, all Nursing Phase I courses.

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3

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Year 4 - Term 2
In Clinical Systems Management, students explore the theoretical basis and empirical evidence supporting leadership, communication, interprofessional collaboration, and systems thinking. A focus of this course is on acquiring the knowledge, skills, and disposition for advancing practice and supporting quality and safety as leaders in healthcare systems.

Prerequisites
Active and unencumbered RN license, all Nursing Phase I courses.

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3

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Epidemiology has long been an integral part of disease prevention and treatment interventions. Recent pandemics have spurred interest in understanding how disease spreads and how to stop the spread. Epidemiology provides valuable insights into what makes people healthy, chronic disease prevention, and an evidence base to create and test interventions.聽 In this course, you will develop an understanding of disease etiology and surveillance strategies. You will learn how to use data to identify trends in morbidity and mortality, as well as how this data can inform public health policy and best practices.聽聽

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Year 4 - Term 3
The focus of Management of Fiscal and Operational Systems is to provide a foundation in the financial aspect and business strategies of health care in order to maximize organizational performance. Learners acquire knowledge and skills in developing and analyzing budgets, assessing/accessing variances, judging benchmarking, regulatory requirements, interprofessional collaboration, and forecasting future assets and revenues. This course encompasses the analysis of the environment that challenges health care organizations to maintain safe, quality patient care while shifting to meet regulatory and external requirements. The role of the masters prepared nurse, Nurse Manager, and Chief Nursing Officer in interprofessional financial planning for quality, safety, and financial stability will be addressed.

Prerequisites
Active and unencumbered RN license, all Nursing Phase I courses.

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3

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Year 4 - Term 4
Leadership in Organizational Systems focuses on critical examination of leadership styles, strategies, and competencies of the nurse executive in order to successfully manage the health care enterprise. It emphasizes leadership skills for strategic planning, enhancing team performance and interdisciplinary collaboration, and creating a culture of quality performance.

Prerequisites
Active and unencumbered RN license, all Nursing Phase I courses.

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3

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This is a course offering graduate nursing students the opportunity to focus on concepts involved in the design of a database. Specifically, we ll examine the usage, management, and evaluation of data through the application of basic concepts of database design as well as knowledge of data representation, data sets, and data integrity. Through the use of databases, critical discernment and reasoning are applied in composing queries and reports to assess healthcare problem prominence and identify solutions. Through course readings, incorporation of the ANA Nursing Informatics: Scope and Standards of Practice, discussion boards, and an individual project, students will build upon basic knowledge of data information, the data knowledge continuum, security of databases, and develop an understanding of large scale information system environments in order to understand risk, improve care delivery, and provide guidance in the integration of technology in nursing practice.

Prerequisites
Active and unencumbered RN license, all Nursing Phase I courses.

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3

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Major Elective
Year 4 - Term 5
The graduate nursing capstone is a culminating experience designed to provide learners with an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills acquired throughout the program of study focusing on the competencies of the graduate level nurse. This 6-credit course consists of several integrated components: discussion, reflective journal, scholarly paper, 135 practice experience hours, and project presentation. Assessment of the learner fs attainment of program competencies is built into these components. No additional hours will be awarded beyond the 135 hours. 6.00 Credits, 3 credits allotted to didactic and 3 credits to practice experience. Practice Experience: 135 hours practice experience of an independent project reviewed and approved by instructional faculty. Students will work with their approved mentor to design a leadership project, plan its implementation in detail, implement the project, and prepare a comprehensive evaluation plan for the project. Students use a qualified individual who volunteers to serve as their mentor* for their project. Participation of the mentor is subject to approval by the capstone faculty. Individual with master s degree or higher who has expertise within the designated specialization and agrees to voluntarily serve as a resource for the student. Prerequisite(s) Completion of all Phase I and Phase II courses. Active and unencumbered RN license.

Prerequisites
Active and unencumbered RN license. Capstone is the last course taken, and all major core courses must be completed prior to beginning the capstone. Students can only take an elective or concentration course with the capstone.

Credit Hours
6

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Descubra las profesiones m谩s habituales

My [master鈥檚] degree from Excelsior has really had a profound impact on my career and personal development. The coursework was tailored to enhance my leadership skills and nursing professional practice. It鈥檚 been really instrumental in my growth in my current position. It鈥檚 also instilled in me a sense of responsibility toward my profession.

Lori Bethke
Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Administration of Health Care Systems, 2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2023
Associate in Science in Nursing, 2015

Acreditaciones y reconocimientos

Acreditaci贸n institucional

La Universidad de Excelsior es una instituci贸n acreditada y miembro de la Comisi贸n de Educaci贸n Superior de los Estados del Medio (MSCHE o la Comisi贸n) . El estado de acreditaci贸n de la Universidad de Excelsior es de acreditaci贸n reafirmada. La decisi贸n m谩s reciente de la Comisi贸n sobre el estado de acreditaci贸n de la instituci贸n, adoptada el 23 de junio de 2022, fue la reafirmaci贸n de la acreditaci贸n. La MSCHE est谩 reconocida por el Secretario de Educaci贸n de los Estados Unidos para llevar a cabo actividades de acreditaci贸n y preacreditaci贸n (estatus de candidato) para instituciones de educaci贸n superior, incluyendo programas a distancia, de educaci贸n por correspondencia y de evaluaci贸n directa ofrecidos en dichas instituciones. El 谩mbito geogr谩fico de las actividades de acreditaci贸n de la Comisi贸n abarca todo el territorio de los Estados Unidos.

Los programas acad茅micos de Excelsior est谩n registrados en el y/o cuentan con una licencia expedida en Florida por la Comisi贸n de Educaci贸n Independiente del Departamento de Educaci贸n de Florida (n.潞 de licencia 12928).

ACEN Accreditation

The RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Administration of Health Care Systems, Master of Science in Nursing Education, Master of Science in Nursing Informatics, RN to Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Administration of Health Care Systems, RN to Master of Science in Nursing Education, and RN to Master of Science in Nursing Informatics programs at 每日大瓜 located in Albany, NY, are accredited by the:

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The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the RN to bachelor鈥檚 program, master鈥檚 nursing program, and RN to master鈥檚 nursing programs is continuing accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding these programs at .

Preguntas frecuentes

What are the admission requirements for Excelsior鈥檚 RN to Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Administration of Health Care Systems program?

To apply to this dual-degree program, you must hold an equivalent U.S. Registered Nurse (RN) license and provide an official transcript showing the completion of an associate degree in nursing or an RN diploma education. Your associate degree in nursing or RN diploma education must be earned from a program with specialty accreditation, or a regionally accredited institution, or a program approved by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).

What jobs can I get with an MS in Nursing Leadership and Administration of Health Care Systems?

With an MS in Nursing Leadership and Administration of Health Care Systems, you can pursue a career as a nurse manager, a clinical nurse leader, a director of nursing, a health care administrator, a clinical operations manager, or an executive director in a health care organization.

Does this degree prepare me for hospital administration?

Excelsior鈥檚 MS in Nursing Leadership and Administration of Health Care Systems program readies you to be a confident leader prepared for administrative roles within the health care industry, with the ability to manage clinical experiences, fiscal challenges, organizational systems, and human resources.

How long does it take to complete this program?

In the RN to MS in Nursing Leadership and Administration of Health Care Systems program, you earn both a bachelor鈥檚 and a master鈥檚 degree. The entire program is 144 credits. Your time to completion depends on the amount of credit you transfer into the program and the number of courses you take per term.

How is this master鈥檚 degree different from a traditional MS in Nursing?

每日大瓜鈥檚 Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Administration of Health Care Systems program prepares individuals for leadership and managerial health care roles, emphasizing skills like strategic planning, organizational behavior, and data analysis. An MS in Nursing equips nurses with the more general advanced knowledge and skills to provide specialized patient care. Graduates of Excelsior鈥檚 RN to MS in Nursing Leadership and Administration of Health Care Systems program earn both their BS in Nursing and their master鈥檚 degree.