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Lizzie Kerrick - Graduate Program Recruiter
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Nursing Health Systems Leadership
The heart to care. The head to lead.
In this rapidly advancing healthcare field, there is a growing need for well-educated, forward thinking and progressive nurse leaders. If you are naturally drawn to leadership positions and see opportunities as improvements rather than challenges, a career in health system leadership and management may be the fit you are seeking.
Program Highlights
- Prepare for leadership, administrative and executive roles through understanding health systems, clinical operations, and strategic thinking.
- After graduation, you’ll be academically eligible to take certification exams in nursing administration or heath care executive.
- Online program which can be taken part-time or full-time.
What degree is right for me?
| Post-Master's Certificate | MSN | Post-BSN DNP* |
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Credits: 24-30 MSN required Program delivery: online |
Credits: 36 BSN required Program delivery: online |
Credits: 63 BSN required Program delivery: online |
*Post-MSN DNP tracks also offered.
All programs have rolling admission.
2019-20 Tuition Cost Per Credit: $1,170.00
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Post- Master's Certificate- 24-30 Credits
Organizational Communication
Ethics Policy and Advocacy in Health Care Organizations
Health Care Systems: Managing Populations and Access
Quality Improvement Science in Health Care
Health Care Informatics, Technology and Professional Issues
Professional Role Development - Clinical
Up to 4 additional courses (12 credit hours) as approved by adviser.
MSN Courses- 36 Credits
Organizational Communication
Ethics Policy and Advocacy in Health Care Organizations
Theoretical Foundations of Nursing
Quality Improvement Science in Health Care
Health Care Informatics, Technology and Professional Issues
Professional Role Development - Clinical
Additional courses as approved by adviser
Research & Evidence as a Foundation for Nursing
Organizational and Systems Leadership
Post- BSN DNP Courses- 63 Credits
Theoretical Foundations of Nursing
Research & Evidence as a Foundation for Nursing
Ethics Policy and Advocacy in Health Care Organizations
Health Care Systems: Managing Populations and Access
Quality Improvement Science in Health Care
Health Care Informatics, Technology and Professional Issues
Health Care Policy or Outcomes Management
Translational Research
Epidemiology
Applied Statistics for Health Sciences
Organizational Communication
Professional Issues in APN/DNP Practice
Professional Role Development - Clinical
Health Care Management and Leadership - Clinical
Residency for DNP in Health Care Systems Leadership
Doctor of Nursing Practice Capstone 1
Doctor of Nursing Practice Capstone 2
Additional courses as approved by adviser.
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Application Deadline: Rolling Admission
Application Requirements
Official transcripts from all current and previous colleges/universities.
- Three completed recommendation letters prepared by previous or present employers and teachers familiar with graduate education in nursing. (Post-master's certificate requires only one completed recommendation.)
- A resume and written statement of professional goals, including reasons for pursuing graduate study.
- GRE scores (general test only). Waived if undergraduate (or if applicant has already earned bachelor's or master's degree) GPA is 3.200 or above.
- International applicants only: TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency.
- All applicants must be registered in the United States as a professional nurse. Graduates of nursing schools in foreign countries must successfully complete the certification program administered by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools and must be licensed in Wisconsin.
For a comprehensive listing of merit-based aid (graduate assistantships/fellowships), visit the departmental financial aid webpage. U.S. citizens and permanent residents may be eligible to apply for need-based federal aid (loans) to help fund their educational expenses as well.
Graduate Program Recruiter
Lizzie Kerrick- email Lizzie
Program Advisor
Taylor Rose Pamperin, M.Ed.- email Taylor