Master's in Nursing Administration Track

Program Overview

This fully online MSN program prepares nurses for management roles in healthcare settings. It covers finance, human resources, leadership, and clinical practice. Graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge to lead and manage healthcare organizations effectively. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed in two years.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Program Objectives:

• Prepare professional nurses to function effectively in management positions in healthcare settings.
• Provide graduates with knowledge and skills in areas such as:
• Finance and economics in healthcare.
• Human and resource management.
• Organizational leadership.
• Clinical, administrative, and evidence-based practice.
• Enhance nurses' ability to function as nurse administrators.

Program Highlights:

• Fully online program ideal for working professionals.
• Two years to completion (4 semesters).
• Two courses per semester.
• Technology orientation for new students.
• Optional class meetings available on demand.

Outline:

Program Content and Structure:

• Focus on financial and economic aspects of healthcare, human and resource management, and organizational leadership.
• Selected clinical, administrative, and evidence-based practice experiences.
• Coursework covers various areas including:
• Financial and Economic aspects of Healthcare: Cost accounting, budgeting, reimbursement.
• Human and Resource Management: Personnel, conflict management, motivation theories.
• Organizational Leadership: Communication, change management, decision-making, quality management.
• Advanced Practice Skills: Informatics, informatics leadership, evidence-based practice.

Course Schedule:

• Students complete two courses per semester.
• Courses offered throughout the year.

Individual Modules:

• Specific module descriptions unavailable in the provided content.

Assessment:

Assessment Methods and Criteria:

• Assessment methods used to evaluate student learning may include:
• Traditional examinations.
• Assignments and projects.
• Case studies.
• Simulations.
• Portfolios.
• Evaluation criteria focus on:
• Knowledge acquisition.
• Application of knowledge to real-world scenarios.
• Professional communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

• Online delivery with interactive elements such as discussion boards, group assignments, and virtual presentations.
• Optional on-demand class meetings.

Faculty:

• Experienced faculty with expertise in nursing administration and related fields.

Unique Approaches:

• Focus on providing practical skills and knowledge applicable to real-world scenarios.
• Emphasis on collaboration between students and faculty in an online learning environment.
• Access to various technology-based learning tools and resources.

Careers:

Potential Career Paths and Opportunities:

• Graduates are prepared for diverse leadership roles in various healthcare settings such as:
• Hospitals.
• Clinics.
• Long-term care facilities.
• Public health agencies.
• Pharmaceutical companies.

Career Outcomes:

• Graduates have the skills and knowledge to pursue various leadership opportunities, including:
• Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).
• Nurse Manager.
• Director of Nursing.
• Nursing Informatics Leader.

Other:

• Students must complete practica in nursing administration.

Admission Deadlines:

• Admission for Education and Administration Tracks is reviewed throughout the year.
• Bellarmine University offers scholarships and financial aid to eligible students.