MSN Program

MSN > Administration Track (provided as an online educational track through E-Campus)

Due to the increasing complexity of healthcare systems, professional nurses are being required to gain a better understanding of the economic and management principles of their administrative position. For this reason, Union University offers a part time and 16-month full time graduate nursing administrative curriculum for professional nurses in gaining the valuable knowledge and skills to serve in a variety of administrative and leadership positions throughout the health care delivery systems. Priority deadline for applying for the educational opportunity is March 1 of each year.

Contact Information

Admissions:
nursingadmissions@uu.edu, 731-661-6545, Fax: 731-661-5504

Pre-requisite Course

Undergraduate Statistics

Full Time Curriculum Model

Fall I
NUR 559	Role Development and Collaborative Strategies in Advanced Nursing Practice	2
NUR 526	Theory and Ethics for Advanced Nursing Practice	2
NUR 515	Advanced Nursing Statistics for the Health Sciences	3
NUR 525	Introduction to Administrative Nursing Practice	3
NUR 593	Nursing Administration Practicum I (80 clinical hours)	1
		11
Spring I
NUR 523	Clinical Prevention and Population Health	2
NUR 533	Advanced Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice	3
NUR 528	Nurse Administration and the Law	3
NUR 693A	Nursing Administration Practicum II (120 clinical hours)	2
NUR 516	Informatics and Healthcare	3
		13
Summer I
NUR 545	Health Systems and Leadership for Advanced Nursing Practice	2
NUR 695B	Nursing Admin Practicum III (80 Clinical Hours)	2
		4
Fall II
NUR 535	Nursing Quality Management	3
NUR 548	Organizational Behavior & Leadership	3
NUR 572	Nursing Administration Residency (120 clinical hours)	2
NUR 615	Nursing Resource Management	3
		11
Total Credit Hours		39
Total Clinical Hours		400
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Part Time Curriculum Model

Fall I
NUR 526	Theory and Ethics for Advanced Nursing Practice	2
NUR 515	Advanced Nursing Statistics for the Health Sciences	3
NUR 525	Introduction to Administrative Nursing Practice	3
		8
Spring I
NUR 523	Clinical Prevention and Population Health	2
NUR 533	Advanced Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice	3
NUR 516	Informatics and Healthcare	3
		8
Summer I
NUR 545	Health Systems and Leadership for Advanced Nursing Practice	2
		2
Fall II
NUR 535	Nursing Quality Management	3
NUR 593	Nursing Administration Practicum I (80 clinical hours)	1
NUR 559	Role Development and Collaborative Strategies in Advanced Nursing Practice	2
		6
Spring II
NUR 528	Nurse Administration and the Law	3
NUR 693A	Nursing Administration Practicum II (120 clinical hours)	2
		5
Summer II
NUR 695B	Nursing Admin Practicum III (80 Clinical Hours)	2
		2
Fall II
NUR 572	Nursing Administration Residency (120 clinical hours)	2
NUR 615	Nursing Resource Management	3
NUR 548	Organizational Behavior & Leadership	3
		8
Total Credit Hours		39
Total Clinical Hours		400
For printable version, please print from the current Graduate Student Handbook. For best printing results, please avoid using Internet Explorer (Chrome, Safari or Firefox work best).

2013-2014 Tuition Rates

$525 per credit hour
How To Apply For Financial Assistance

Admission Criteria

Previously earned Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
Last 60 hours GPA of 3.0
Union University School of Nursing application with $50 application fee
Proof of unencumbered RN license
Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
Three letters of professional/academic reference specifying the applicants capabilities for graduate study. One letter of reference must be from the applicant's immediate supervisor.

Delivery of Academic Program

Intensive online format with no on-campus sessions after orientation

Required After Admission

Clear criminal background check
Clear urine drug screen
Immunization Records
Current CPR Health Care Provider Certification