Master of Science in Nursing: Nursing Leadership, Clinical Systems Track
Clinical Systems Track: Each track in the MSN Leadership is designed to support the student's specific expertise and career goals. This track supports students to implement evidence-based practice changes in their organizations. These projects build on the student's coursework and allows them to develop competency in leadership and leading change. Students take one elective course and complete the MSN practicum over 2 semesters to support their project in a complex environment. This track supports nurses who choose to become nationally certified in selected areas. Both the Clinical Systems and Integrated Healthcare track has the same number of total credits. STUDENTS MAY DECIDE ON THE TRACK OF THEIR CHOICE AFTER COMPLETING THE CORE COURSES AND IN COLLABORATION WITH THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Core Courses | ||
| NURS 6521 | Healthcare Leadership Roles for Systems Improvement | 3 |
| NURS 7601 | Epidemiology and Biostatistics | 3 |
| NURS 7605 | Advanced Health Policy | 3 |
| NURS 7608 | Research Methods for Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| Practice Core Courses | ||
| NURS 7604 | Advanced Health Assessment | 4 |
| NURS 7620 | Advanced Concepts in Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NURS 7641 | Advanced Pharmacology | 3 |
| Clinical Systems Leadership Specialty Courses | ||
| NURS 6523 | Quality Outcomes Management I | 5 |
| NURS 6524 | Quality Outcomes Management II | 5 |
| NURS 7614 | Information Technology for Healthcare Improvement | 3 |
| Elective | ||
| Select one graduate-level elective (Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering) | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 38 | |
Clinical Systems Leadership 3-year curriculum plan. Please note there is a 4-year curriculum plan available to discuss with the Program Director.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| NURS 6521 | Healthcare Leadership Roles for Systems Improvement | 3 |
| NURS 7620 | Advanced Concepts in Pathophysiology | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| NURS 7604 | Advanced Health Assessment | 4 |
| NURS 7641 | Advanced Pharmacology | 3 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| NURS 7608 | Research Methods for Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| Master's Elective (Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering) | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| NURS 7601 | Epidemiology and Biostatistics | 3 |
| NURS 7614 | Information Technology for Healthcare Improvement | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| NURS 6523 | Quality Outcomes Management I | 5 |
| NURS 7605 | Advanced Health Policy | 3 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Spring | ||
| NURS 6524 | Quality Outcomes Management II | 5 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 38 | |