Nurse Administration
(Not Currently Accepting Applications)
The Nursing Administration concentration enables the student to explore in depth those ideas, skills and roles that foster and enhance the development of innovative nursing practice and qualities of leadership. The curriculum is designed to provide a program of study that meets professional goals while providing flexible planning options, including elective courses in non-nursing colleges, schools and departments. The entire curriculum can be completed via web-based classes, on a part-time basis (up to seven years) and fieldwork sites can be chosen to accommodate living and working demands. All students will be required to take the core courses according to a specific schedule when admitted. The concentration can be completed in 32 credits. Students may opt for a dual degree with Public Administration (MPA).
Upon completion of the program of studies in Nursing Administration, students will be able to apply knowledge from the common competency domains of Leadership, Communication and relationship-building, knowledge of the healthcare environment, professionalism, quality and outcomes management and business skills.
Objectives
At the completion of the program, the graduate will be able to:
- Apply research findings and concepts from nursing, social science and management areas to problem solving in health care delivery systems.
- Incorporate ethical precepts in leadership and management practices in the achievement of clinical goals of the health care system.
- Examine goals, structures and processes that facilitate knowledge of and dedication to patient safety through quality nursing care delivery.
- Demonstrate leadership skills necessary for creating an organizational environment where personal and professional development is an expectation.
- Examine personal and professional accountability for actions and outcomes of self and others related to evidence-based clinical and management practice.
- Identify problem-solving approaches to issues of organizational conflict and change management.
- Assist in the design of the basic elements of information management and control systems.
- Apply concepts of human resource management and development to personnel issues in nursing care systems and health care.
- Demonstrate beginning competency in business skills, the management of resources, and strategic management.
- Demonstrate competency in communication and relationship- skills with internal and external stakeholders utilizing shared decision making processes necessary in complex health care settings.
Admission Requirements
- Hold a bachelor’s degree (e.g., B.S.N.) from an accredited college or university, with an upper-division major in nursing. (Graduates from non-accredited programs [N.L.N. or C.C.N.E.] and RN’s with baccalaureate degree in non-nursing fields are considered on an individual basis.)
- Have a minimum grade point average for baccalaureate work of B (3.0) or better.
- Submit evidence of RN licensure. If NCLEX results are pending at time of application, applicant should indicate this in the personal statement.
- Complete of the online application. The online application can be accessed by clicking on the link. Letters of recommendation, letter of intent, and a professional resume are required as part of the application process. See the online application guidelines for further information.
Curriculum Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Who teaches the core courses?
CON faculty with graduate status and expertise in the area.
How many years are allowed to complete the master's?
No more than 7 years. Taking 1 course each semester will enable you to complete the degree in about 4 years, including the summer session.
How many credit hours are required?
32 credits.
Can I take any electives?
Yes, 6 credit hours, typically two 3-credit courses. However, before signing up for an elective, discuss your choices with your advisor (who must sign off on your completed plan of study at the end of your program.)
Can I take the elective courses outside the College of Nursing?
Yes, you can take elective courses outside the College of Nursing, including some that may be available online through either the College of Nursing or other departments at the University of New Mexico. Always check with your advisor before signing up for an elective. If you sign up for a course from another university, your advisor or another faculty member will have to approve the course before credits are transferred. Before approving the course for transfer credit, faculty will want to review the course syllabus.
How many hours are required for the fieldwork in N595?
192 hours with a preceptor who has a Master's in Nursing and is not an immediate supervisor. You receive 4 credit hours.
When do I take N595 and do I have to take all four credit hours during one semester?
Taken during the last semester or last two semesters, splitting it up into 2-credit segments each semester is allowed.