Degree Options
Master of Science in Nursing
Nursing Administration
The nursing administration major is a 42-credit-hour program that prepares mid-level and senior nursing leaders. Courses offer a wide range of administrative knowledge, from leadership and decision making to economics and organizational theory.
The educational experience culminates in the capstone administrative practicum and research experiences. The elective courses enable students to tailor their studies to meet their career goals or emerging employment opportunities.
Weekend Executive Experience and problem-based learning (PBL)
Our Weekend Executive Experience in Nursing Administration allows students with limited time to satisfy the "courses in major" requirements in ten concentrated weekends. The Weekend Executive Experience utilizes problem-based learning (PBL). PBL is a teaching and learning method that requires the student to take an active role in learning through case scenarios that ultimately improve critical-thinking skills, clinical reasoning, and instills a commitment to continuous learning—all assets that will give graduates a competitive advantage in the health care marketplace.
Please note: Except for the four courses included in the PBL, noted with an asterisk (*) and the nursing administration practicum, all courses are web-based.
Potential employment opportunities for nursing administration graduates include:
- Nurse manager
- Unit manager
- Director of nursing
- Vice president of nursing (or clinical services)
- Case manager
- Outcomes manager
- Project director
- Administrative consultant
- Health policy specialist
- Academic clinical instructor
- Staff development consultant
- Entrepreneur
- Manager of clinical operations
Curriculum
Review the list of School of Nursing course descriptions.
| Core courses (12 credits) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| N502 | Nursing Theory I | 3 |
| N504 | Leadership for Advanced Practice Nursing | 3 |
| R500 | Nursing Research Methods I | 3 |
| R590 | Nursing Study | 3 |
| Courses in the major (30 credits) | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| R505 | Measurement and Data Analysis | 3 |
| L650 | Data Analysis for Clinical and Administrative Decision-making | 3 |
| L670 | Economic Analysis of Nursing & Health Systems | 3 |
| I639 | Informatics in Nursing Administration Practice* | 3 |
| L574 | Administrative Management in Nursing* ** | 3 |
| L671 | Financial Management in Nursing* ** | 3 |
| L575 | Corporate & Public Policy for Nursing Executives* ** | 3 |
*Weekend PBL Courses (CUBE) ** Courses approved to apply toward PhD in nursing program of study. These are available for post-master's certificate study as well. |
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| L579 | Nursing Administration Practicum | 3 |
Focus area (6 credits) may include the following:
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For specific questions about this major, please contact:
Dr. Joanne Duffy
1111 Middle Drive, NU 463
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Contact via e-mail:
jrduffy [at] iupui [dot] edu
For initial contact information, please e-mail
oesgrads [at] iupui [dot] edu.
