Nursing Administration Track (18 credits)
The administration specialty will respond to the needs of practicing nurses who are interested in becoming middle or upper level managers of groups of individuals providing health care to patients. The curriculum prepares the nurse for the ever-changing arena of health care, by providing a sound understanding on how organizations run. Specific strategies will be identified and discussed so that there will be a smooth transition from staff nurse to nurse manager. Being astute in business will assist nursing leaders to manage fiscally sound health care institutions (Upenieko, 2002). The Organizational Behavior course and electives will assist the staff nurse to better understand the workings of a health care institution.
Track Requirements
ORG 610 Organization Behavior (3 credits)
Overview of representative theories of organizational behavior with
focus on individual, interpersonal and organizational processes;
other challenges that
organizations face including diversity, technology, learning, change, and
the impact of globalization are addressed.
NUR 681 Clinical Practicum I (3
credits)
This clinical course addresses nursing theories, and concepts that transcend all practice areas. Working with an MSN nurse, the holistic and ethical clinical practicum will operationalize the seven roles of advanced practice, while working with diverse populations in either Adult Health, Maternal-Child Health or Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. Pre-requisites-Nurs 620, & 640.
NUR 670 - Nursing Administration (3 credits)
Prepares the graduate to assume entry level positions in nursing administration or advanced clinical management roles. Addresses the business side of the current health care delivery systems. Pre-requisite ORG 610.
NUR 684 Administration Practicum (3 credits)
This course addresses the ethical administration of health care. Using current organization & administration research, the MSN students will identify and implement strategies that address the needs of culturally diverse populations. Clinical will take place in an administration environment, with a masters prepared professional. Pre-requisites Nurs 620, 640, 681, 670, ORG 610, & another ORG or HCA course.
Cross Disciplinary Elective (6
credits)
In concert with the graduate nursing faculty advisor, the student will select a cross-disciplinary elective that will enhance the area of specialization. This course will broaden the graduate nurse's perspective in administration.