NUR-582 Financial Management in Nursing Practice

This course introduces nursing professionals to healthcare financing issues in diverse settings of nursing practice. Students will explore financial sources, analyze legislation and reimbursement mechanisms, evaluate business plans, and learn to manage budgets. Students will also consider various approaches for analyzing the financial benefit, effectiveness, and utility of clinical initiatives across diverse populations and clinical settings.

Credits: 3

Delivery Methods: Online

Offered in Jan 2023, Apr 2023

NUR-632 Nursing Administration: Standards and Structures

This course is designed to provide a foundation upon which students understand healthcare organizations; understand what accreditation organizations exist; and understand how some organizations are designated for quality attainment. An overview of the standards and competencies forming the basis for managerial and executive roles is examined. Students will have the opportunity to examine information in context of their current organization and their current competencies. This course is the foundation for all subsequent nursing administration courses in the curriculum.

Credits: 3

Delivery Methods: Online

Offered in Jan 2023, Apr 2023

NUR-702 Nursing Administration: Executive Managerial Process

This course is designed to facilitate the development of nurse managers and administrators/executives. Using theoretical constructs, focus is placed on selected processes that contribute to quality nursing outcomes through systems thinking, communication and relationship building, professionalism, and knowledge of the healthcare environment.

Credits: 3

Delivery Methods: Online

Offered in Jan 2023, Apr 2023

NUR-712 Nursing Administration: Resource Acquisition and Management

In this course, students examine resources required to deliver quality healthcare services. The acquisition, management and use of resources in the healthcare environment are explored. Fiscal, human, technological, intellectual, and material resources are examined and analyzed in the context of current and future healthcare environments.

Credits: 3

Delivery Methods: Online

Offered in Jan 2023, Apr 2023

NUR-722 Nursing Administration: Seminar and Role Practicum

This course provides the student with the opportunity to experience the role of nurse administrator/executive. An individualized nursing administration practicum in a specific area of clinical emphasis is chosen by the student and monitored by the mentor and on-ground preceptor. Competencies that govern the role of the nurse administrator/executive are explored in depth. Students focus on the context for enacting the role of nurse administrator/executive in a healthcare delivery system. Students engage in a reflective discussion of nursing administration issues and experiences in the online seminar. This course requires completion of 100 practicum hours.

Prerequisite: All other MSN degree and Nursing Administration certificate requirements except NUR-732: Nursing Administration: Seminar and Process Practicum*. Submission of all documents and requirements outlined in the Practicum Packet including a criminal background check.

Advisory: Students who do not have updated e-Portfolios will not be able to register for this course.

*Students may register for one elective concurrent with this course.

Credits: 3

Delivery Methods: Online

Please contact the School of Nursing for availability.

NUR-732 Nursing Administration: Seminar and Process Practicum

This practicum course provides the student with the opportunity to integrate management theory into the role of nurse administrator/executive. Student focus is on nursing management processes in healthcare systems. Students continue in their selected area of clinical practice monitored by the mentor and on-site preceptor. Students engage in reflective discussion of nursing administration issues and experiences in the online seminar. This course requires completion of 100 practicum hours. Demonstration of achievement of Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program outcomes and competencies is required.

Prerequisite: All other MSN degree and Nursing Administration certificate requirements. Submission of all documents and requirements outlined in the Practicum Packet including a criminal background check.

Advisory: Students who do not have updated e-Portfolios will not be able to register for this course.

*Students may register for one elective concurrent with this course.

Credits: 3

Delivery Methods: Online

Please contact the School of Nursing for availability.