Nursing Leadership and Education (Master of Science in Nursing, M.S.N.)
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Leadership & Education program prepares nurses as future leaders and skilled educators. This dual-focused curriculum includes organizational leadership, evidence-based practice, health policy, and financial management with advanced competencies in curriculum design, instructional strategies, and evaluation. Graduates are prepared for roles in both nursing leadership and education.
The Master of Science degree program in Nursing at Missouri Western State University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org.)
Graduates will demonstrate abilities in:
- Promoting professional practice
- Creating effective work environments
- Applying health informatics for informed decision-making
- Leading healthcare teams with strategic decision-making, quality improvement, and change management
- Translating evidence-based practice and research to improve clinical outcomes
- Influencing healthcare policy
- Educating and mentoring future nurses and practicing professionals in academic and clinical settings
Completed MSN program application with evidence of the following:
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 and nursing GPA 3.0 or higher.
- BSN from a CCNE, ACEN, or CNEA accredited college or university.
- Evidence of current, unencumbered RN license .
- Completion of undergraduate statistics and research methods courses with a minimum of ‘B’ in each.
- A supporting statement of interest discussing career goals.
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Criminal background checks may be required. An applicant who has been found guilty of a Class A or B Felony may not be admitted.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| NUR 507 | Statistics for Decision Support | 3 |
| NUR 508 | Nursing Leadership and Role Development | 3 |
| NUR 509 | Health Care Policy and Advocacy | 3 |
| NUR 510 | Advanced Asessment, Health Promotion, and Pathopharmacology 1 | 4 |
| NUR 606 | Informatics for Decision Support | 3 |
| NUR 607 | Leadership in Financial Management | 2 |
| NUR 609 | Research for Evidence-Based Practice 1 | 4 |
| NUR 611 | Curriculum and Instructional Strategy 2 | 4 |
| NUR 612 | Program Development and Evaluation 1 | 3 |
| NUR 650 | Nurse Leader Internship 1 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 32 | |
- 1
Direct care experience is a required course component.
- 2
Teaching practice is a required course component.
Program Graduation Requirements
- Earn a minimum overall GPA of 3.0, with no more than 6 credit hours of C in all required coursework.
University Graduation Requirements
- Satisfactorily complete all required coursework in the program;
- Earn a minimum of 30 credit hours;