Nursing Education and Leadership, MSN
Program Description
The Master of Science in Nursing in Education and Leadership (MSN) will prepare nurses to lead change to improve quality outcomes, advance a culture of excellence through lifelong learning, build and lead collaborative interprofessional care teams, navigate and integrate care services across the health care system, design innovative nursing practices, and translate evidence into practice.
Students will be prepared to apply best practices in teaching, learning, and leadership for roles in a variety of organizational and academic settings. The MSN program is for the nurse interested in pursuing a career as either faculty in a school of nursing, staff educator in a health care organization, or a leader in either a school of nursing or in a health care organization.
The MSN will additionally focus on critical thinking, judgment, and specialty expertise; understanding health systems and the context to policy and economics; engaging in interprofessional care and collaboration, and increasing awareness of public health needs in a variety of settings.
Accreditation
The Utah Board of Nursing (BON) has approved Utah Tech's Nursing Programs as required. Effective November 7, 2022, the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on November 7, 2024.
NOTE: Upon granting of initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation.
ACEN
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404.975.5000
Admission Requirements
Admission requirements include having an unencumbered registered nurse license in their state of residency, as well as a Bachelor of Science in nursing degree from a regionally accredited school with a cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not required.
A maximum of six graduate level semester transfer credits may be applied. These must be from a regionally accredited institution, completed within the past 5 years, and have an earned grade of “B” or higher.
There is no RN work requirement nor current employment as an RN requirement in order to be eligible for admission to the MSN program.
RN licensure in student’s state of residence/employment is required to successfully complete projects. Compact licenses must be endorsed by your state of residence.
Two letters of recommendation that attest to the applicant's academic ability, professional competency, and personal character must be submitted.
All required documents, including current unencumbered registered nurse license, must be uploaded before the application to the selected program for review. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted for the review process. Once accepted, official transcripts are required from all schools the student has attended. The application fee must be paid before the application file is sent to the requested program for review. All students admitted on a conditional base must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Program Curriculum
36 credits
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 6100 | Concepts for Advanced Nursing Practice: Roles, Ethics, and Leadership | 3 |
| NURS 6250 | Evaluation of Evidence | 3 |
| NURS 6300 | Information Management and Health Care Technologies | 3 |
| NURS 6400 | Advanced Issues in Pharmacology and Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NURS 6510 | Community and Global Determinants of Health | 2 |
| NURS 6540 | Communication and Collaboration in Nursing Leadership | 3 |
| NURS 6550 | Health Care Systems and Organizational Leadership | 2 |
| NURS 6551 | Practicum: Leading Effective Organizations | 1 |
| NURS 6650 | Teaching Methodologies and Technologies | 3 |
| NURS 6651 | Practicum: Assessment and Evaluation Strategies | 1 |
| NURS 6700 | Advanced Health Assessment and Promotion | 3 |
| NURS 6710 | Curriculum Development and Program Evaluation | 3 |
| NURS 7100 | MSN Capstone | 3 |
| NURS 7101 | Practicum Capstone | 3 |
Graduation Requirements
1. Complete 36 credits, which encompasses successful completion with the minimum of a letter C grade of each of the 14 courses in the program.
2. Earn a 3.0 or higher grade point average in the graduate program.
3. Apply for graduation to the university by the posted deadline. https://graduatestudies.utahtech.edu/apply-for-graduation/
4. Complete all other program and university requirements.