Missouri Western offers two Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) tracks: Health Care Leadership and Nurse Educator. Each track requires completion of 32 credit hours, 20 of these hours are core shared courses between the two tracks.
In addition, the nursing and business programs have partnered to offer a Master of Science in Nursing in Health Care Leadership/Master of Business Administration degree. This unique dual degree program consists of 47 credit hours, 26 nursing hours and 21 business hours.
A graduate Nurse Educator Certificate is also available. This option requires completion of 15 credit hours and is designed to serve those individuals who do not want to complete the full MSN program, but desire to build knowledge and skills specific to the academic or professional staff development educator role.
Sample Degree Program plans are listed, which provide an outline of all courses required for the Master of Science in Nursing tracks, Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Business Administration, and the Nurse Educator Certificate.
Graduates will demonstrate leadership abilities in:
- Promoting professional practice
- Creating effective work environments
- Applying health informatics for informed decision-making
- Leading and developing teams
- Managing resources effectively
- Embracing organizational complexity and change
- Fostering evidenced-based practice
- Influencing healthcare policy
For more information, contact us at nursing@missouriwestern.edu.
Program Accreditation
The master of science degree program in nursing at Missouri Western is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Program Name: Nurse Educator – Graduate Certificate
This program is designed to be completed in 1 Year (15 Credit Hours).
This program will cost $6,745.05 if completed within normal time for in-state students and $11,005.05 for out-of-state students. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.
Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with NA of debt. Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. Average debt has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of these students.
The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: Missouri, Kansas, Iowa
For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/
Last Updated June 20, 2019
Nursing (Master of Science in Nursing, M.S.N.)
Dr. Amy Berkley, Program Director
aberkley@missouriwestern.edu
(816) 271-4415
missouriwestern.edu/nursing/msn
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is comprised of two tracks: Health Care Leadership and Nurse Educator. Each track requires completion of 32 credit hours, 20 of these hours are core shared courses between the two tracks.
The Master of Science degree program in Nursing at Missouri Western State University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org.)
Graduates will demonstrate leadership abilities in:
- Promoting professional practice
- Creating effective work environments
- Applying health informatics for informed decision-making
- Leading and developing teams
- Managing resources effectively
- Embracing organizational complexity and change
- Fostering evidenced-based practice
- Influencing healthcare policy
Admission Requirements
- Submission of application for admission to the MWSU Graduate School.
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 and nursing GPA 3.0 or higher.
- B.S.N. from a CCNE, ACEN, or CNEA accredited college or university.
- Evidence of current, unencumbered RN license .
- Completion of undergraduate statistics and research methods courses with a minimum of ‘B’ in each.
- Completed MSN program application.
- A supporting statement of interest discussing career goals and interest selected program track.
- Criminal background checks may be required. An applicant who has been found guilty of a Class A or B Felony may not be admitted.
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| NUR 501 | Foundations for Nursing Leadership | 3 |
| NUR 504 | Professional Role Development for Nursing Leaders | 3 |
| NUR 505 | Nursing Seminar I | 1 |
| NUR 507 | Statistics for Decision Support | 3 |
| NUR 606 | Informatics for Decision Support | 3 |
| NUR 616 | Research for Evidence-Based Nursing Leadership | 3 |
| NUR 624 | Nursing Seminar II | 1 |
| NUR 650 | Nurse Leader Internship 1 | 3 |
| Nursing Track | ||
| Select one of the following: | 12 | |
Nurse Educator Track | ||
Health Care Leadership Track | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 32 | |
- 1
Clinical hours are a required course component.
Nurse Educator Track
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Track Requirements | ||
| NUR 502 | Advanced Health Assessment and Health Promotion 1 | 3 |
| NUR 503 | Advanced Pathopharmacology 1 | 3 |
| NUR 608 | Curriculum and Program Development | 3 |
| NUR 610 | Instructional and Evaluation Strategies | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
- 1
Clinical hours are a required course component.
Health Care Leadership Track
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Track Requirements | ||
| MGT 603 | Organizational Theory | 3 |
| NUR 506 | Health Care Policy, Organization, and Financing | 3 |
| NUR 607 | Leadership in Financial Management | 3 |
| NUR 618 | Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Diverse Populations | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
- 1
Clinical hours are a required course component.
Graduation Requirements
- Filing an approved Application for Graduation.
- Satisfactory completion of all required coursework as listed on the approved Program of Study.
- Earn a minimum overall GPA of 3.0, with no more than one grade of C in all required coursework.
- Official approval of required capstone.
Nursing and Business Administration (Master of Science in Nursing, M.S.N.)
Dr. Amy Berkley, Program Director
aberkley@missouriwestern.edu
(816) 271-4415
missouriwestern.edu/nursing/msn
In addition, the nursing and business programs offer a Master of Science in Nursing in Health Care Leadership/Master of Business Administration degree. This dual degree program consists of 47 credit hours, 26 nursing hours and 21 business hours.
Graduates will demonstrate leadership abilities in:
- Promoting professional practice
- Creating effective work environments
- Applying health informatics for informed decision-making
- Leading and developing teams
- Managing resources effectively
- Embracing organizational complexity and change
- Fostering evidenced-based practice
- Influencing healthcare policy
Admission Requirements
- Submission of application for admission to the MWSU Graduate School.
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 and nursing GPA 3.0 or higher.
- B.S.N. from a CCNE, ACEN, or CNEA accredited college or university.
- Evidence of current, unencumbered RN license .
- Completion of undergraduate statistics and research methods courses with a minimum of ‘B’ in each.
- Completed MSN program application.
- A supporting statement of interest discussing career goals and interest selected program track.
- Criminal background checks may be required. An applicant who has been found guilty of a Class A or B Felony may not be admitted.
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
In addition to the criteria for MSN admission, students interested in the MSN Health Care Leadership/MBA program need to meet the MBA admission criteria:
1. Students with a BSBA degree from an AACSB accredited program are unconditionally admitted with:
- An overall GPA of 3.0 (or higher); OR
- An overall GPA of 2.75 (or higher) with a 3.0 (or higher) in the last 60 hours.
2. In addition to the above GPA requirements; non-BSBA graduates and BSBA graduates from non-AACSB programs are conditionally admitted and must earn a 3.0 GPA after the first 9 graduate hours for full admission.
The following is recommended for students in category 2:
- Completion of undergraduate AACSB accredited business course in the areas of accounting, finance, management, marketing, and statistics; OR
- Completion of any recommended MWSU online bridging modules.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| NUR 501 | Foundations for Nursing Leadership | 3 |
| NUR 504 | Professional Role Development for Nursing Leaders | 3 |
| NUR 505 | Nursing Seminar I | 1 |
| NUR 507 | Statistics for Decision Support | 3 |
| NUR 616 | Research for Evidence-Based Nursing Leadership | 3 |
| NUR 624 | Nursing Seminar II | 1 |
| NUR 650 | Nurse Leader Internship 1 | 3 |
| ACC 633 | Foundations of Finance and Accounting | 3 |
| MKT 633 | Applied Strategic Marketing | 3 |
| MGT 633 | Contemporary Issues in Management | 3 |
| MIM 633 | Business Intelligence and Analytics | 3 |
| MIM 643 | Supply Chain and Customer Relationship Management | 3 |
| MGT 603 | Organizational Theory | 3 |
| MGT 695 | Applied Strategic Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 38 | |
- 1
Clinical hours are a required course component.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership Concentration | ||
| NUR 506 | Health Care Policy, Organization, and Financing | 3 |
| NUR 607 | Leadership in Financial Management | 3 |
| NUR 618 | Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Diverse Populations | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 9 | |
Graduation Requirements
- Filing an approved Application for Graduation.
- Satisfactory completion of all required coursework as listed on the approved Program of Study.
- Earn a minimum overall GPA of 3.0, with no more than one grade of C in all NUR required coursework and no more than 6 credit hours of C in all required coursework.
- Official approval of required capstone.
Nurse Educator (Graduate Certificate)
Dr. Amy Berkley, Program Director
aberkley@missouriwestern.edu
(816) 271-4415
missouriwestern.edu/nursing/msn
A graduate Nurse Educator Certificate is also available. This option requires completion of 15 credit hours and is designed to serve those individuals who do not want to complete the full MSN program, but desire to build knowledge and skills specific to the academic or professional staff development educator role.
Admission Requirements
- Submission of application for admission to the MWSU Graduate School.
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 and nursing GPA 3.0 or higher.
- B.S.N. from a CCNE, ACEN, or CNEA accredited college or university.
- Evidence of current, unencumbered RN license .
- Completion of undergraduate statistics and research methods courses with a minimum of ‘B’ in each.
- Completed MSN program application.
- A supporting statement of interest discussing career goals and interest selected program track.
- Criminal background checks may be required. An applicant who has been found guilty of a Class A or B Felony may not be admitted.
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate Requirements | ||
| NUR 504 | Professional Role Development for Nursing Leaders | 3 |
| NUR 608 | Curriculum and Program Development | 3 |
| NUR 610 | Instructional and Evaluation Strategies | 3 |
| Select six credit hours from the following: | 6 | |
| Foundations for Nursing Leadership | ||
| Advanced Health Assessment and Health Promotion | ||
| Advanced Pathopharmacology | ||
| Statistics for Decision Support | ||
| Informatics for Decision Support | ||
| Research for Evidence-Based Nursing Leadership | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
Graduation Requirements
- Filing an approved Application for Graduation.
- Satisfactory completion of all required coursework as listed on the approved Program of Study.
- Earn a minimum overall GPA of 3.0, with no more than one grade of C in all required coursework.