MSN - Nursing Administration
The Master of Science in Nursing Degree - Administration Major provides a Christian academic environment to prepare students to be world changers. It is designed to develop transformational leaders who are effective stewards of health care resources. This is accomplished by developing students through an integrated experience of advanced intellectual challenge, evidence-based professional growth, and maturation of servant leadership. Graduates will be prepared to assume leadership roles within a variety of health care settings.
Please see Admission and Graduation Requirements for MSN degrees
Nursing Administration - Program of Study
All courses must be completed with a satisfactory grade in order to continue in the program.
Core Courses
All core courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher.
| GNUR-501 | Evidence Based Communication | 3 |
| GNUR-510 | Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice | 2 |
| GNUR-525 | Ethics and Health Policy | 3 |
| GNUR-528 | Biostatistics and Epidemiology | 3 |
| GNUR-530 | Utilization of Research for Evidence Based Practice | 3 |
Major Courses
All major courses must be completed with a grade of "B" or higher.
| NRA-513 | Introduction to Professional Development for Advanced Practice in Nursing Administration | 1 |
| NRA-671 | Professional Role Development for the Nurse Administrator | 3 |
| NRA-672 | Management of Healthcare Delivery Systems | 3 |
| NRA-673 | Nursing Leadership and Human Resources | 3 |
| NRA-674 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| NRA-676 | Organization and Finance of Healthcare | 3 |
| NRA-678 | Advanced Nursing Management | 5 |
| NRA-693 | Integration of Theory Into Nursing Administration Practice | 1 |
| GNUR-590 | Nursing Investigation | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 41 |
Nursing Administration (Post-MBA) - Program of Study
Students who have met all Graduate Nursing admission requirements and have received an MBA from a regionally accredited college or university are eligible for the post-MBA Nursing Administration program.
All courses must be completed with a satisfactory grade in order to continue in the program.
Major Courses
| GNUR-501 | Evidence Based Communication | 3 |
| NRA-513 | Introduction to Professional Development for Advanced Practice in Nursing Administration | 1 |
| GNUR-510 | Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice | 2 |
| GNUR-530 | Utilization of Research for Evidence Based Practice | 3 |
| NRA-640 | Introduction to Interprofessional Collaboration | 1 |
| NRA-672 | Management of Healthcare Delivery Systems | 3 |
| NRA-673 | Nursing Leadership and Human Resources | 3 |
| NRA-678 | Advanced Nursing Management | 5 |
| NRA-693 | Integration of Theory Into Nursing Administration Practice | 1 |
| GNUR-590 | Nursing Investigation | 5 |
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| Graduate Nursing Elective* | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
*Students must have a 3-credit hour Health Policy Course. If such a course was taken in the MBA, then an approved graduate nursing elective (non practicum) may be substituted. If such a course was not taken, then students must take GNUR-525.
