Nursing Administration and Leadership
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Course Descriptions
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VCU School of Nursing is pleased to offer a Masters and Post-Masters
concentration in Nursing Administration and Leadership (NAL). The NAL
program is designed to prepare nurses to assume leadership roles where
health care needs them most, in positions such as nurse managers and
directors, quality management, risk improvement, marketing and nurse
recruitment, therefore, creating a richer range of career options for
program graduates.
Program Highlights
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Degree or certification awarded by Virginia Commonwealth University
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Curriculum content for 21st century advanced practice
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Faculty with practice and research expertise
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Eligibility for certification by American Nurses' Association Credentialing Center on completion
of program and years of experience at the nurse executive level
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44 Credit Hours
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Mission
The Unique contribution of the
Department of Integrative Systems is its macrosystems perspective
on the development and application of knowledge for nursing. The
Mission of the Department is to engage in research and clinical
scholarship, education, and service that illuminate the dynamic
interplay among multiple systems. Of particular interest is the
contextual impact of organizations, families and individuals.
Program
Description
Welcome to the Virginia Commonwealth University Nursing Administration and Leadership (NAL) concentration in the
Master’s and Post-Master's program. The concentration is a novel program of study that includes the integration of leadership and administrative content. The NAL concentration prepares graduates to function
in a rapidly changing health care system with urban diverse underserved populations while maintaining the integrity of a nursing core for advanced practice nursing. This is the program for
individuals who aspire to be effective decision makers and to participate in developing a health care system that provides accessible and affordable high quality care.
We believe that future health care administrators and leaders must have the opportunity to learn from individuals who
are currently successful health care leaders in the community. Our faculty includes tenured, tenure-track and collateral clinical faculty who have academic preparation and clinical expertise
relevant to their areas of teaching responsibility. They participate fully in the faculty and are available for advising on both academic and career development.
The VCU School of Nursing is seeking full and part-time students who are ready to change healthcare as a leader and want
to contribute to our learning environment. For more information about our Nursing Administration and Leadership concentration, please feel free to call 804.828.3507 or email.
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| Nursing Administration and Leadership Course Descriptions |
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Course Title/Description |
Credits |
| NURS 501 |
Advanced Professionalization I - Focuses on socialization to the roles and
responsibilities related to advanced practice nursing. Explores application of nursing theory to advanced practice nursing.
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| NURS 505 |
Advanced Nursing Practice: Computer and Information Technology - Provides student
with knowledge and skill necessary to incorporate information technology into nursing practice and to be successful users of information technology programs and
systems.
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1 |
| NURS 512 |
Advanced Nursing Science - Focuses on theory and research in advanced practice
with aim of critique and utilization of current theories and findings/outcomes. Emphasizes analysis and synthesis of nursing science in the context of relevant
programs, practice problems, issues, and concerns. Reviews major research design and analytic strategies.
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3 |
| NURS 655 |
Nurse as Integrative Leader - Explores student's capacity for leadership,
including contemporary contexts and personal propensities, strengths, and deterrents to effective leadership practice.
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2 |
| NURS 508 |
Advanced Nursing Practice: Systems - Provides an understanding of the
context in which health services are managed and delivered. Explores social, ethical, and political issues affecting current and future nursing care delivery systems.
Examines effectiveness of nursing care in a variety of settings.
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3 |
| NURS 509 |
Advanced Nursing Practice: Community - Examines
basic principles, processes, and methods of program
planning for health education and health promotion
programs utilized by advanced practice nurses.
Analyzes community assessment techniques to
diagnose and prioritize health needs/problems and to
plan, provide and evaluate care for individuals,
families and population groups in conjunction with
community-based organizations.
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3 |
| NURS 681 |
Nurse as Organizational Leaders - Explores
organizational and individual factors that influence nursing leadership and administrative roles. Analyzes the relationships among major organizational variables and
stakeholders and their impact on the design and management of a nursing department.
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3 |
| NURS 503 |
Advanced Nursing Practice: Psychosocial - Examines and analyzes selected
psychosocial theories and research, relating them to advanced practice nursing. Derives nursing strategies for phenomena of concern associated with specialty areas.
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3 |
| NURS 691 |
Nursing Research Practicum - Participants in ongoing research. Implements
research with faculty direction and supervision.
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3 |
| NURS 680 |
Leading People - Examines the effective
leadership and application of management theory and skills in the development of a high performing group of both professional and support staff within health care.
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3 |
| NURS 692 |
Integrative Administrative Systems Practicum I - Focuses on the negotiation of learning objectives and the definition of a project for an organizational change to be implemented in the subsequent semesters of
practica under the supervision of faculty and the preceptor. The student is required to complete an organizational assessment including plans for further data
collection and analysis.
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3
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| NURS 601 |
Advanced Professionalization II - Facilitates enactment of selected advanced
practice role following graduation from the program. Focuses on issues influencing implementation of selected advanced practice role.
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1 |
| NURS 687 |
Management Systems and Health Care Outcomes - Focuses on the effective management
of human, material and fiscal resources in a competitive institution environment.
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4 |
| NURS 693 |
Integrative Administrative Systems Practicum III - Focuses on the execution of
the plan for the organizational project negotiated in Practicum I. Provides opportunities for achievement of competencies in advanced nursing practice through faculty
supervised administration and leadership experiences with a preceptor.
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4 |
| ACCT 507 |
Accounting |
3 |
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Total Credits |
30 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What factors does the admissions committee consider?
Our requirements are
an undergraduate degree, acceptable scores from the GRE (score must be less than 5 years old), a personal statement, three letters of recommendation, and an interview may be requested. We
evaluate the students total application package and do not have a cut-off score for the GRE.
Is a specific undergraduate degree required?
We
have students with clinical backgrounds and non-clinical backgrounds. However, we do require transcripts reflecting successful completion of undergraduate courses in economics, accounting,
and research and health assessment. Economics and accounting may be taken after admission for students enrolled in full-time or part-time study.
Where can I take the GRE?
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What are the application deadlines?
November
1st – Spring admission
December 1st – Accelerated admission
February 1st – Fall admission
What is the profile of an admitted student in the program?
Our students
come into our program with a broad spectrum of backgrounds and experience. Some of our students have worked in clinical and non-clinical settings, and some are recent graduates. The
diversity of our students provides a unique ability to learn from each other. Their willingness to work hard, develop strong management skills and appreciate and understand the health care
system are the key components to a student accepted into the program.
How long will it take me to complete the program?
A full-time student
can complete the program in two years. Part-time students can complete the program in three years.
What are typical careers for a graduate with an M.S. in Nursing Administration and Leadership?
The health care system is a dynamic field in which new kinds of opportunities are constantly emerging. Hospitals, group practices, home health care, and
long-term care are just a few of the areas graduates will work. Graduates will be prepared to be successful leaders in managerial roles in areas that provide, regulate, finance and supply
health services.
Is the program accredited? Yes, the Master’s degree program in nursing
is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
Can I transfer credits from another institution?
Students may take 12 of
the required credits for the respective program at another institution and transfer them to VCU. The School of Nursing will determine the acceptability of courses for transfer credit.
What financial support is available?
Scholarships, grants and loans are
available on a need basis. Applications for assistance must be filed for all forms of financial assistance, including traineeships. A free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be
obtained from the VCU Financial Aid Department, Richmond, VA 23298-0244. Limited financial assistance in the form of scholarships and traineeships are available from the School of Nursing.
An application will be made available for students applying and enrolled in the School of Nursing.
GRE
"Fast-Facts"
The GRE is comprised of 3 sections.
The cumulative score will be considered for admission purposes.
Analytical Writing:
Present your perspective on an issue—45 minutes
Analyze an argument—30 minutes
Verbal: 30 questions—30 minutes
Quantitative: 28 questions—45 minutes
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