M.S.N. in Nursing Leadership: Care Coordination

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Availability
Available - Online
Program Credits
36

The M.S.N. in Nursing Leadership program with Care Coordination concentration focuses on how management of patients’ personal, social, economic and environmental factors influence healthcare outcomes. Students learn how leaders in this specialty manage the transitional care experiences of patients through an inter-professional approach to improve patient and healthcare organizational outcomes. The M.S.N. program utilizes evidenced-based practice and diverse perspectives to prepare its students to have an impact on organizational change and innovation in healthcare networks.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing, the Master of Science in Nursing and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs in the School of Nursing, Education and Human Studies are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

CCNE

Contact Information

Dr. Ashlee Shields, PhD, RN, CCRN
RN-BSN/MSN Program Coordinator
shields@rmu.edu
412-397-3541

Admission Requirements
  • Minimum nursing program GPA of 2.5 is preferred.
    • If the GPA is below 2.5, the student may be given the option of participating in an interview for admission consideration.
  • All post high school transcripts
  • Current resume or curriculum vitae
  • Current unencumbered license as a registered nurse 

Sample Courses:

These are some of the classes for students in this academic program:

Leadership and Communication
Healthcare Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Transcultural Nursing Care

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More than ever before, today’s complex healthcare environment needs skilled clinicians,  expert communicators, and good people. Our students are about more than a major.

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