Nursing (MSN), Master of Science Degree - Nurse Leader Track
| Program Location
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Distance Education/Online
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| Program Credits
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36 Credits
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| Program Length*
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6 Trimesters, 96 Instructional Weeks
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| Time to Complete
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24 Months
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* Program length may vary. WCU distance education programs may not be available to residents in all states.
Clinical Hour Requirement: this track requires a total of 135 precepted clinical hours.
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 29-1141.00, 25-1072.00
The MSN Program Nurse Leader Track at West Coast University is designed to prepare the graduate for the challenges of leading health care organizations through these times of constant change and innovation, which demands highly qualified leaders with a well-rounded understanding of clinical, managerial, and business concepts. Students will learn the theories and concepts of leadership models, research utilization, strategic planning and financial management, as well as policy development, ethical concepts and practices, and opportunities to collaborate with other health care disciplines. The program prepares the nurse leader to lead processes and teams, and apply analytical and problem-solving skills on a daily basis to enhance the quality of patient care outcomes in a variety of settings.
Completion of this program would support eligibility requirements necessary to apply for certification with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Nurse Executive (NE-BC).
MSN Nurse Leader Track Curriculum
| NURS 500 | Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 510 | Policy, Organization, and Financing in Healthcare | 3 |
| NURS 521 | Ethics in Healthcare | 3 |
| NURS 561 | Health Promotion and Disease Prevention | 3 |
| HA 550 | Leadership Models for Health Care Managers | 3 |
| NURS 540 | Research Utilization | 3 |
| HA 540 | Strategic Planning in Health Care Organizations | 3 |
| NURS 677 | Intro to Healthcare Informatics | 3 |
| HA 520 | Financial Management for Health Care Managers | 3 |
| NURS 594 | Advanced Practice Theory: Nursing Leadership | 3 |
| NURS 595L-A | Advanced Practice: Nurse Leader Practicum I | 1.5 |
| NURS 694A | Culminating Experience I | 1.5 |
| NURS 595L-B | Advanced Practice: Nurse Leader Practicum II | 1.5 |
| NURS 694B | Culminating Experience II | 1.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36.0 |
MSN with Nurse Leader Track Program Costs
For program costs, please see the Distance Education Tuition and Fees section.