Online MSN: Nurse Leader Courses

Curriculum Details

31 total credits required

The online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nurse Leader degree from Ohio University includes 9 courses for a total of 31 credits. You will also complete 500 practicum hours in a leadership role in a health care facility near you. This program is designed to be completed in five semesters on a part-time schedule. 

Focusing on the specialized skills you need for leadership roles in a variety of health care settings, this CCNE-accredited program is grounded in principles of evidence-based practice, change management and organizational leadership. When you finish the program, you will have the expertise and experience required to pursue the National Nurse Leadership Certification exam.

Required Courses

• NRSE 6850 Nurse Leader Practicum I (6 credits)
• NRSE 6851 Nurse Leader Practicum II (6 credits)
• NRSE 7001 Professional Presence and Writing for the Advanced Nurse (1 credit)
• NRSE 7810 Foundations of Leadership and Organizations in Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credits)
• NRSE 7811 Foundations of Evidence-based Practice for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credits)
• NRSE 7812 Foundations of Quality and Safety in Population Health for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credits)
• NRSE 7817 Business and Resource Management for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credits)
• NRSE 7830 Strategic Planning for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credits)
• NRSE 7831 Nursing Administration and Management for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credits)
• NRSE 7832 Grant Development and Administration for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credits)

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