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Administration Programs
Overview
BSN/MSN
The BSN/MSN Program is an accelerated undergraduate Nursing program (BSN)
leading to the traditional Graduate Program (MSN), resulting in a Bachelor of
Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing. All BSN/MSN applicants
must indicate ONE-desired Master's specialty in the application.
Interdisciplinary Programs:
MSN Nursing and Health Care Administration
The Nursing and Health Care Program draws upon the strengths of a top ranked
School of Nursing and the top ranked Wharton School of Business. The MSN in
Nursing and Health Care Administration integrates concepts and principles from
10 courses in nursing administration and 6 courses in business.
The program is broad in scope, emphasizing administration in diverse health care
settings. The interdisciplinary program enables students to select from a wide
range of course offerings to design a business minor that best serves their
career interests. Students may specialize in operations management, health care
finance, informatics, or consulting, entrepreneurship, or pharmaceuticals.
Successful completion of this program qualifies graduates to apply for national
certification in Nursing Administration from American Nurses Credentialing
Center (ANCC).
MSN Health Leadership
The Health Leadership Masters Program is designed with flexibility to enable
students to attain their individual professional goals and interests through an
interdisciplinary curriculum. The Program requires five core courses in the
development of leadership and decision-making skills, the historical and
theoretical foundations of the discipline of nursing, research methodology, and
the analysis of the health policy and health systems.
Five additional self-selected courses reflect the student's specific area of
interest. Students design their interdisciplinary curriculum with expert faculty
in the School of Nursing and the University at large to meet individualized
professional goals. For example, students may elect to take course work
throughout the University in Bioethics, Informatics, Communications, Business,
Engineering, Epidemiology, and Biostatistics.
Finally, students have the opportunity to take two elective courses to
strengthen their background in order to meet career goals.
MSN Nursing Administration/Occupational Health Option
Faced with rising health care costs, employers are turning to occupational
interdisciplinary health professionals to provide cost effective strategies to manage employee
health care. In this option students receive a strong foundation in occupational
health (5 course units), health care administration (6 course units), research
and health policy (2 course units), and business (2 course units). Graduates
meet the academic requirement for the national certification in Occupational
Health Nursing.
MSN/MBA Dual Degree
The dual degree option from the School of Nursing and the Wharton School offers
an outstanding educational opportunity. Students interested in this program of
study must apply and be accepted by both the School of Nursing and the Wharton
School. Separate applications to each school plus GRE's (Nursing) and GMAT's
(Wharton) are required. Students tend to apply to Nursing first and complete one
semester before applying to the Wharton School's Health Care Department. Full
time study is required for the Wharton portion of this degree. The MSN/MBA can
be completed in 36 months of full time study.
Minor or Post Masters Certificate:
Minor in Nursing and Health Care Administration
Individuals accepted in another graduate program, may take additional
coursework and complete an administration minor. This 5 course (6CUs)
concentration can be pursued simultaneously with your clinical program. The
additional business preparation affords the Clinician greater flexibility and
choice of career opportunities.
Health Leadership Minor
Expert nurses are assuming numerous leadership roles that require new
leadership skills. This 4 course option is for students who are participating in
other graduate programs and wish to develop an expanded-knowledge base and skill
level related leadership.
Minor in Health Informatics
This option consists of three course sequence focusing on concepts and issues surrounding
technology and information management.
Post-Masters Certificate in Nursing and Health Care Administration
This option is designed for individuals who already possess a Masters degree
and are interested in extending their knowledge and skill in
Administration, Leadership, or Informatics. Those entering positions with greater management
responsibilities find these Programs invaluable.
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