Master of Science in Nursing

Health Systems Management Track

The Health Systems Management track is designed to prepare graduates with advanced knowledge, skills, values, meanings, and experiences to manage health care of populations in the evolving health care delivery system.  The program can be completed in 4 semesters of full-time study.  Part time program is available.  Cohorts are established in September or January.  All classroom courses are on Thursday.  Clinical placement is arranged by faculty and will be scheduled at the convenience of the facility hosting the student.

Admission Requirements:

• Completed graduate application for admission, along with a $30 non-refundable application fee.
• Completed graduate nursing program application.
• Earned a BSN degree from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited program. 
• Successful completion of BSN courses in physical assessment and community nursing, and undergraduate statistics course.
• Minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
• Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education previously attended.
• Be a Registered Nurse licensed in Virginia
• CPR certification as a Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association
• Up to date immunizations and health record submitted to Wilkins Wellness Center at Shenandoah University.
• Three (3) letters of recommendation
• Complete Graduate Nursing Program interview process.

Transfer Credits:

• Only grades of C or higher are transferable.
• A maximum of 12 credit hours.

Where to Begin:

• Please contact our Abigail Griffeth, Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions at agriffet@su.edu or the office of Admissions at Admit@su.edu,  if you have any questions regarding admission or the application process.

• Apply online:  graduate application for admission

Degree Requirements:

The degree requirement is 37-38 semester hours with a grade point average of 3.0 or better.  Limit of 2 Cs in program.  Clinical practicum is approximately 480 clock hours.

Core Courses:

Specialty Courses:

* denotes clinical course 1 credit hour = 4 clock hours

Specialized Focus Area:

Students will pick a focus area and complete 12 credits in this area.  These include advanced clinician, faith community nurse, nursing education, informatics, or individualized course of study.

Examples:

Advanced Clinician:  N580, N560, N550, Nursing Elective

Education: N502, N503, N604, Nursing Elective