About
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nurse Executive Leadership and Administration emphasis prepares you to pursue roles as a nurse executive in a variety of health care delivery settings. The emphasis focuses on management of finance and operations of healthcare organizations, leading health care innovations, and strategies to respond to health care challenges and trends.
Nursing education at the Masters level is intended to reflect the recommendations of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). The program’s development is built upon AACN’s nine Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing, recognized as the education foundation for the nursing discipline. Congruent with AACN, our Master’s program prepares the professional nurse for leadership that is adaptable in a rapidly changing, complex healthcare environment and to take critical action needed in health, education, and organizational systems. A primary consideration for the Master’s program to be delivered online is to support the demands of students’ work, home and school responsibilities.
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Earn your M.S.N. in 18 months (5 semesters)
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Start your courses soon — there are 2 start dates per year: Fall and Spring semesters
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Learn at your own pace — there are no required login times, however, we have found that logging on at least 3 times a week is most helpful
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Network with nurses from other hospitals and medical facilities - they are your classmates
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The only difference with an online degree program is how you learn, not what you learn. You will earn the same, accredited M.S.N. hospitals want, but study when and where you want.
What the Program Teaches:
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Higher level synthesis of theoretical foundations related to nursing science
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Increased specialization as a Nurse Educator
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Communication, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills
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Demonstrable leadership and management skills with emphasis on improved patient outcomes.
Program Goals
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Perform leadership abilities related to financial management and concepts of healthcare systems at an executive level.
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Provide quality healthcare based on policy and procedures within legal, ethical, and moral standards.
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Provide and support workforce development, resource management, technology integration, incorporation of increasing governmental standards/regulations, leadership/mentorship, and role definition of future health care chanv
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Possess refined leadership skills that include communication, leadership, and professionalism as applied in today's health care diverse environment.
MSN Mission
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To offer a Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) based in the liberal arts where the learning experience will continue to build upon the undergraduate's Bachelor of Science in Nursing general education core foundational concepts.
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To prepare a graduate nurse who demonstrates competent clinical skills and leadership qualities through the use of transfer of learning, critical thinking, and decision-making.
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To provide opportunities for individuals with a B.S.N. and RN nursing license to further their educational preparation and scholarly endeavors.
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To graduate professional nurses who are responsive to the changing health care needs of society.
What our graduates say
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If you have any questions or need any help through your next steps, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Program Director, Melissa Somerville at msomerville@cumberland.edu.
We’re here to help guide you through this process and discuss your future at Cumberland University.
The Admissions Office is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm CST. Please contact the Admissions Office at 615-547-1246 locally or 615-547-1211 to speak with our Graduate Enrollment Specialist or email graduateadmissions@cumberland.edu.