The Nursing Administration and Transformational Leadership track prepares nursing graduates for administrative and executive positions in healthcare. The program is grounded in practice and guided by healthcare theory and research. Emphasis is on understanding and developing leadership competencies identified by the American Organization of Nursing Leadership; healthcare finance; understanding data and evidence; change management; creation of a healthy practice environment; and organizing high quality care delivery systems. The online/web enhanced track focuses on:
- Healthcare policy theory, issues, finance, and operations
- Strategic planning
- Global initiatives in healthcare
- Leadership strategies in change management
- Transformational leadership skills, organization assessment, and human resource management
- Climate analysis, communication, human resource management
- Ethical decision making and conflict management
Admission Criteria
Admission decisions for acceptance into 快猫成版视频鈥檚 Leadership in Nursing Program Master of Science in Nursing are based on overall evaluation of the following components:
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing from a nationally accredited institution.
- Current unencumbered RN licensure in the state of practice (submit copy)
- A formal statement of personal goals for the program
- Undergraduate research course
- Two professional letters of reference
No GRE is required.
Application Deadlines
Priority Deadline, January 15th; Regular Deadline April 28th. To ensure you are considered for the next entry point, submit your application, application
fee and required documentation by the priority deadline. Following the priority deadline,
applications are reviewed until the program cap is reached. To check program availability,
email graduatenursing@kennesaw.edu.
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Transfer Credit
Up to 9 semester hours or 15 quarter hours of graduate work from other accredited
institutions may be transferred. This work must correspond to the MSN curriculum at
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the Associate Program Director.
Grades and Progression
Students must earn a grade of B (80) or better in each course to progress in the program.
See the Graduate Catalog link for Academic Policies for further information about
Academic Warning and Academic Exclusion.
Candidacy for Graduation
To graduate a grade of B (80) or better is required in all courses. MSN candidates
must petition to graduate at least one semester prior to completion of their degree
requirements.
Schedule of Courses (Full-Time Students)
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Administration Plan of Study Fall
Schedule of Courses (Part-Time Students)
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Administration Part-Time Plan of Study Fall
Please Note: Program is offered totally online.
Contact the Coordinator
Nancy Ballard, PhD, RN, NEA-BC Coordinator and Associate Professor (470) 578-6993 nballard@kennesaw.edu
Accolades
U.S. News and Report Best Online Master鈥檚 in Nursing Program (2024)
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