Nursing Leadership in Health Systems

Learn nursing leadership in health systems in our top-ranked program

Our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nursing Leadership in Health Systems track covers a wide range of administrative knowledge, from leadership and decision-making to economics and organizational theory. Ranked #11 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Online Master's in Nursing Leadership, our courses are taught by faculty with years of experience in a variety of leadership roles across the state of Indiana.

You are encouraged to tailor your elective courses to meet your specific career goals and emerging employment opportunities. You will also participate in an administrative practicum and research experience that allows you to develop real-world practical leadership skills.

This program prepares you for mid-level and senior nursing leadership in a variety of settings and roles, including:

  • Hospitals
  • Academic settings
  • Community health agencies
  • Government/public policy organizations
  • Corporate industry
  • Private consultation
  • Entrepreneurial pursuits

Part-time and full-time plans of study are available.

Clinical/practicum experiences can be completed in your home community within Indiana and are arranged cooperatively by students and faculty.

Certification

When you graduate, you will be eligible for certification as a Nurse Executive through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or Executive Nursing Practice certification from the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL). These certifications require two years of work experience in nursing leadership roles in addition to the MSN degree.

MSN Nursing Leadership in Health Systems Track - Full Time

Table lists courses and credit hours required for the MSN Nursing Leadership in Health Systems Track - Full Time - Fall
Fall
Description Course Credits
Nursing Theory I NURS-N502 3
Leadership for Advanced Nursing Practice NURS-N504 3
Elective 3
Total   9
Table lists courses and credit hours required for the MSN Nursing Leadership in Health Systems Track - Full Time - Spring
Spring
Description Course Credits
Nursing Research Methods I NURS-R500 3
Measurement and Data Analysis NURS-R505 3
Elective 3
Total   9
Table lists courses and credit hours required for the MSN Nursing Leadership in Health Systems Track - Full Time - Summer I and II
Summer I and II
Description Course Credits
Informatics in Nursing Leadership Practice NURS-I640 3
Economic Analysis of Nursing and Health Systems NURS-L581 3
Total   6

Table lists courses and credit hours required for the MSN Nursing Leadership in Health Systems Track - Full Time - Fall
Fall
Description Course Credits
Clinical Hours 150
Nursing Leadership and Organizational Behavior in Complex Health Systems NURS-L577 3
Nursing Leadership Practicum I NURS-L582 3
Total   6
Table lists courses and credit hours required for the MSN Nursing Leadership in Health Systems Track - Full Time - Spring
Spring
Description Course Credits
Clinical Hours 150
Financial, Legal, and Ethical leadership in Health Systems NURS-L578 3
Nursing Leadership Practicum II NURS-L592 3
Total   6
Table lists courses and credit hours required for the MSN Nursing Leadership in Health Systems Track - Full Time - Summer I and II
Summer I and II
Description Course Credits
Clinical Hours 225
Nursing Leadership in Health Systems Practicum III NURS-L580 3
Health Systems Leadership Seminar NURS-L596 3
Total   6