Post Master's Certificate in Nurse Administration

3 Credits

This course focuses on organizational effectiveness, systems management, and the role of the nurse leader during organizational change. A key focus is the effect of change on health care delivery. Principles and models of change will be explored.

3 Credits

This course focuses on identification of quality markers within health care. The learner will utilize data to support development and evaluation of performance measures. The many variables which impact quality will also be considered.

3 Credits

This course focuses on the nurse administrator's role for supervising the nursing personnel and support staff. The topics covered are common to nurse administrators; they include responsibilities for recruitment, scheduling, counseling, coaching, mentoring, developing, and evaluating nursing staff and support personnel. The legal implications surrounding interviewing, hiring, managing, and terminating employment will also be explored.

3 Credits

This course engages the student in the processes of budget preparation, analysis, and monitoring, which are essential for analyzing the financial performance of an organization, service, or system. Emphasis is placed upon the use of resources to support organizational mission and strategic vision.

3 Credits

This capstone course integrates and synthesizes concepts addressed throughout the program. Students finalize and present a completed needs assessment and plan for implementation of the practicum project. This course requires 30 practicum hours.

3 Credits

The capstone experience for the Master of Nursing programs is offered through a set of two (3-credit, 30-practicum hour) courses: NSG/516 and NSG/517. Together, these courses guide the student through the following stages of the practicum project: needs assessment, development plan, implementation, deconstruction, evaluation, and dissemination.