Union University
Union University School of Nursing

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 15-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
  • Enrolled Students:
    Jo Anna Tacker, jtacker@uu.edu, 901-312-1949

Pre-requisite Course

  • Undergraduate Statistics

Full Time (15 Month) Curriculum Model


Fall I
NUR 555 Advance Role Development 2
NUR 526 Advanced Theoretical and Ethical Concepts 2
NUR 511 Nursing Informatics & Statistics 3
NUR 525 Introduction to Administrative Practice 3
NUR 594 Nursing Administration Practicum I (80 clinical hours) 2
    12
Spring I
NUR 542 Advanced Health Promotion & Intercultural Concepts 2
NUR 533 Advanced Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice 3
NUR 528 Nurse Administration and Law 3
NUR 694A Nursing Administration Practicum II (120 clinical hours) 3
    11
Summer I
NUR 641 Advanced Health Care Policy and Economic Concepts 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 577 Nursing Administration Residency (120 clinical hours) 3
NUR 615 Nursing Resource Management 3
    12
Total Credit Hours 39
Total Clinical Hours 400
For printable version, please print from the current Graduate Student Handbook.

Part Time Curriculum Model


Fall I
NUR 526 Advanced Theoretical and Ethical Concepts 2
NUR 511 Nursing Informatics & Statistics 3
NUR 525 Introduction to Administrative Practice 3
    8
Spring I
NUR 542 Advanced Health Promotion & Intercultural Concepts 2
NUR 533 Advanced Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice 3
    5
Summer I
NUR 641 Advanced Health Care Policy and Economic Concepts 2
    2
Fall II
NUR 535 Nursing Quality Management 3
NUR 594 Nursing Administration Practicum I (80 clinical hours) 2
NUR 555 Advance Role Development 3
    7
Spring II
NUR 528 Nurse Administration and Law 3
NUR 694A Nursing Administration Practicum II (120 clinical hours) 3
    6
Summer II
NUR 695B Nursing Admin Practicum III (80 Clinical Hours) 2
    2
Fall II
NUR 577 Nursing Administration Residency (120 clinical hours) 3
NUR 615 Nursing Resource Management 3
NUR 548 Organizational Behavior & Leadership 3
    9
Total Credit Hours 39
Total Clinical Hours 400
For printable version, please print from the current Graduate Student Handbook.

2012-2013 Tuition Rates

Admission Criteria

  • Previously earned Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
  • Last 60 hours GPA of 3.0
  • Union University School of Nursing application with application fee
  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions

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
  • Current Physical Examination Form & Immunization Records
  • Current CPR Health Care Provider Certification