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Nursing Administration Program Chairperson: Robin Gallagher, D.N.Sc., R.N. Philosophy and Goals || Objectives || Admission Requirements || M.S. Nursing Administration Philosophy and Goals The philosophy of the graduate program in nursing administration expands the philosophical base of the undergraduate program. The program builds on the experience of the student and adds knowledge and skills in the areas of theory, management, ethics, legal issues, communication, leadership, and the conduct of research relevant to health care organizations. Students have an opportunity to observe, apply, analyze, and discuss administrative processes and skills relevant to nursing, through both theory and practice experiences. The goals of the program are: To prepare the registered nurse to function in the advanced practice role of the nurse administrator. To provide a foundation for doctoral study. Objectives Students graduating with a degree in the Nursing Administration program will be able to: utilize scientific inquiry and theory in the management of the health care units and organizations. apply advanced knowledge in making decisions affecting the management of health care units and organizations. employ relevant philosophies as these contribute to the management of health care units and organizations. utilize extensive knowledge of the law and legislation and health policy in making decisions, which affect the management of health care units and organizations. apply communication strategies used in gathering information and managing health care units and organizations. demonstrate the ability to think critically in the Nurse Administrator role. demonstrate leadership skills in the performance of the Nurse Administrator role. conduct research in the area of management of health care organizations. Admission Requirements To be eligible for admission to the M.S. in Nursing Administration program, potential candidates must submit evidence of: a completed application form and fee. a baccalaureate degree in nursing (or its equivalent) from an NLNAC/OR CCNE-accredited program; or a non-nursing baccalaureate degree from a recognized college or university. licensure as a Registered Nurse in the United States. a minimum of one year of clinical practice in nursing or one year of recent health care employment is preferred. satisfactory performance on Miller's Analogies Test (MAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE). satisfactory performance on Miller's Analogies Test (MAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE). Only needed for applicants with less than a 3.0 undergraduate GPA. satisfactory (C or better) completion of undergraduate course in statistics including both descriptive and inferential statistics. satisfactory completion (C or better) of an undergraduate course in physical assessment or continuing education course. satisfactory completion (C or better) of an undergraduate course in research methods. two letters of reference from prior faculty and/or professional nurses. a personal statement identifying career goals congruent with the purposes of the program. Master of Science in Nursing Administration 39 semester hours Full Time Sequence || Part Time Sequence Two Years Full Time Suggested Curriculum Sequence Year One Fall Semester: NURS 501 Theory and Issues 3 NURS 502 Professional Role 2 NURS/PUB 507 Organizational Dynamics 3 NURS/PUB Elective 3 Spring Semester: NURS 504 Technology In Nursing Administration 3 NURS/PUB 518 Policy and Program Analysis 3 NURS 533 Nursing Research 3 Year Two Fall Semester NURS 505 Clinical Practicum I 5 NURS/PUB 532 Law of Clinical and Health Care Organization 3 NURS 595A Thesis 1.5 Spring Semester NURS 605 Clinical Practicum II 5 NURS 595B Thesis 1.5 NURS/PUB 538 Institutional Budgeting and Planning 3 Four Years Part-Time Suggested Curriculum Sequence Year One Fall Semester NURS 502 Professional Role 2 NURS/PUB Elective 3 Spring Semester NURS 504 Technology In Nursing Administration 3 NURS/PUB 518 Policy and Program Analysis 3 Year Two Fall Semester NURS 501 Theory and Issues 3 NURS/PUB 507 Organizational Dynamics 3 Spring Semester NURS 533 Nursing Research 3 Year Three Fall Semester NURS 505 Clinical Practicum I 5 Spring Semester NURS 605 Clinical Practicum I 5 Year Four Fall Semester PUB 532 Law of Clinical and Health Care Organization 3 NURS 595A Thesis 1.5 Spring Semester NURS 595B Thesis 1.5 PUB 538 Institutional Budgeting and Planning 3 *The department reserves the right to alter course sequencing dependent upon enrollment; therefore, full-time, two-year program completion may not be possible.

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