RN to MSN in Nursing Leadership

The RN-MSN in Nursing Leadership will prepare graduates to be nurse leaders in highly complex and dynamic healthcare settings. Graduates will have the knowledge and skills necessary to apply evidence-based management principles to achieve high quality clinical outcomes in complex an changing healthcare environments. By mastering the precepts of organization efficiency and effectiveness, graduates will be poised to contribute to the advancement of nursing practice and improvement of our nation's healthcare delivery system. 

The program is grounded in standards of practice for nursing leadership and administration as well as essential nurse manager knowledge, skills, and attitudes. The curriculum fully meets national quality standards and guidelines for graduate education in nursing leadership and administration. Leadership theory, evidence-based management, business concepts, and advanced knowledge of nursing and healthcare management are included in this program of study. 

Graduates of the advanced practice degrees are eligible to take national certification exams and eligible for licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse in Texas.  Requirements for other states vary and graduates should check individual state requirements prior to applying for an advanced practice status or license. 

Sample Curriculum Plans

The RN-MSN in Nursing Leadership consists of two enrollment options: full-time and part-time.

• Part-time Plan
• Full-time Plan

FAQ

Q: When should I apply? 

A: We encourage students to apply by the priority deadline to receive the greatest amount of consideration in the admissions and scholarship awarding process. Students who apply and submit a complete application on or prior to this date are guaranteed a faculty review and decision. Applications received after the priority deadline are reviewed on a space-available basis through April 1. 

Summer 2019 term begins on May 20.

Q: Is this program 100% online? 

A: The RN-MSN in Nursing Leadership and Administration is a hybrid program with students taking most classes online. As you review the course curriculum, you will note that course numbers followed by a 'W' are online classes and do not require on-campus attendance. Courses marked with a 'B' are clinical courses, and course without a designation are considered on-campus courses that require students to be on-campus between 2-4 times per semester. 

On-campus class times are determined well ahead (usually a semester in advance) so that students can make work/travel arrangements. 

Q: Am I able to stop-out of the program if needed and just earn my BSN?

A: The program structure is completely integrated so there is not a clear point in which you will have only completed the BSN requirements. If you have to withdraw from the program, but still wish to complete your BSN, you will need to apply for RN-BSN admission. 

Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program, doctor of nursing practice program, and post graduate APRN certificate programs at the Cizik School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).