Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing Administration
About This Program
The Post-Master's Nursing Administration Certificate enables individuals with a master’s degree in nursing to advance in professional roles of nursing administration as well as provide a pathway toward doctoral programs in nursing practice.
The MSN Administration core courses may be taken in the Accelerated Online format only, or an equivalency course with credit hours transferred to UTA. Required courses will be determined by a gap analysis completed by the program director.
Competencies
- Graduates will be able to demonstrate competence in an advanced nursing role.
- Graduates will be able to participate in scholarly endeavors to advance nursing knowledge.
- Graduates will be able to provide leadership in professional nursing and interdisciplinary health care.
Curriculum
Some requirements may be waived based on a review of coursework already completed.
| NURS 5308 | NURSING INFORMATICS | 3 |
| NURS 5311 | NURSING MANAGEMENT IN THE HEALTH CARE ENVIRONMENT | 3 |
| NURS 5339 | ROLES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE NURSE ADMINISTRATOR | 3 |
| NURS 5340 | MANAGEMENT SEMINAR AND PRACTICE | 3 |
| NURS 5341 | FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IN NURSING | 3 |
| NURS 5342 | MANAGEMENT OF NURSING OPERATIONS | 3 |
| NURS 5343 | NURSING LEADERSHIP AND COMPLEX HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS | 3 |
| NURS 5382 | NURSING AND HEALTH CARE POLICY: ISSUES AND ANALYSIS | 3 |
| Select any 53XX course related to Nursing Administration | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 27 | |
Advising Resources
Graduate nursing students will be assigned a degree plan once admitted to the program. They are encouraged to make phone, in-person, or virtual appointments as needed to discuss their academic progression.
Location:
554 Pickard Hall
Email:
msnadvising@uta.edu
Phone:
817-272-2776