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Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Leader

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Nursing (BSN, LNBSN, ADN, RNBSN, MSN, RNMSN, Post Masters Certs, DNP) Master of Science in Nursing

Program Description

The Nurse Leader track helps 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 helps prepare the nurse leader to lead processes and teams and apply analytical and problem-solving skills to enhance the quality of patient care outcomes in a variety of settings.

Degree Awarded

Master of Science in Nursing

Credits Required

135

Number of Semesters/Trimesters to Complete

5

Instructional Months

20

Instructional Weeks

80

CIP Code

51.3802

SOC Code

29-1141.00, 25-1072.00, 11-9111.00

Pace and Track Information

TRACK AND PACE NAME

NUMBER OF CREDITS REQUIRED

CAMPUS OR MODALITY

NUMBER OF SEMESTERS/TRIMESTERS

NUMBER OF INSTRUCTIONAL WEEKS

NUMBER OF MONTHS FOR COMPLETION

CIP CODE

SOC CODES

MSN - Nurse Leader
Accelerated Plus

135

Distance Education

4

64

16

51.3203

29-1141.00, 25-1072.00, 11-9111.00

MSN - Nurse Leader Accelerated

135

Distance Education

5

80

20

51.3203

29-1141.00, 25-1072.00, 11-9111.00

MSN - Nurse Leader Working Professional

135

Distance Education

8

128

32

51.0203

29-1141.00, 25-1072.00, 11-9111.00

Campuses

West Coast University - Orange County, West Coast University - Dallas

Program Delivery Mode

Online

Academic Calendar

8 Week Academic Calendar

Program Information and Disclosures

RN Licensure Disclosure:
RNs must have an active and unobstructed license in their state of residence before starting their clinical courses with which the university can execute a clinical affiliation agreement. RNs who wish to complete their clinical hours in CA or TX (or another approved state) will be required to apply for a license in that state before starting their clinical. All students must submit proof of health insurance before starting their clinical and cannot do their clinicals in non-approved states.