Absolutely Phenomenonal
"I remember thinking, "What are they going to teach me?" With more than 25 years of experience in nursing, I thought I would just play along to earn my advanced credentials.This program has given me new ways of thinking about issues in nursing, leadership, and system change. The faculty are absolutely phenomenal in their expertise and commitment to graduate students. The program at IUP was well paced and worked with my full-time job and family responsibilities.
This MSN program has prepared me for an advanced role as a nurse educator and leader."
Nina Lau, Nursing, MS
Lead the Next Generation of Nursing Professionals
The administrative track of our online MS in Nursing is designed for those who wish to lead. Upon graduation, you'll be ready to assume an advanced role in a variety of healthcare settings, such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, and rehabilitation facilities.
While your colleagues provide bedside care, you'll be a member of a leadership team that plans, organizes, and implements programs within a rapidly changing healthcare system.
Benefits of the Nursing MS Administration Track
The master's degree program in nursing at Indiana University of Pennsylvania is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Your classes prepare you for an advanced-practice nursing role as a nurse administrator. It is also an essential step when pursuing doctoral studies.
Nurse administrators assume leadership roles in planning, organizing, and implementing care across the spectrum of healthcare settings. More specifically, the administration focus of this online Nursing MS track will prepare you to:
- Provide leadership that influences and contributes to the advancement of the nursing profession.
- Synthesize advanced skills and scientific knowledge to grow into advanced nursing practice roles.
- Leverage new knowledge to provide high-quality health care, initiate change, and improve the practice of nursing.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of advanced nursing practice initiatives.
In other words, you will be well-prepared for leadership roles in any healthcare setting. From daily management to strategic change, you can advance your career based on the skills and knowledge you learn.
Nursing Administration Curriculum (36 credits)
Our coursework builds on your existing knowledge and skills. It provides the theoretical and practical knowledge required for advanced nursing practice in diverse settings within a rapidly changing healthcare system. All courses are offered online.
| Course No. | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 610 | Health Promotion and Social Issues | 3cr |
| NURS/HSAD 614 | Health Policy and Advocacy | 3cr |
| NURS 619 | Leadership Strategies in Healthcare | 3cr |
| NURS 623 | Translating Research into Nursing Practice | 3cr |
| NURS 628 | Advanced Professional Role Development | 3cr |
| NURS 629 | Healthcare Quality and Safety | 3cr |
| NURS 555/HSAD 555 | Healthcare Informatics | 3cr |
| NURS 744 | Advanced Nursing Roles Capstone | 3cr |
| Course No. | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 729 | Nursing Administration | 3cr |
| NURS/HSAD 730 | Financial Management in Health Care | 3cr |
| NURS 732 | Organizational Behavior in Healthcare Administration | 3cr |
| Elective | 3cr |
You can choose electives from IUP courses that are appropriate for your needs and interests and approved by your advisor as you work toward meeting the program objectives. You can substitute three credits of NURS 795 (Thesis) for an elective.
Students choosing the thesis option may graduate with more than the required 36 credits.