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Nov 27, 2024
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2014-2015 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Nursing (M.S.) - Clinical Nursing Leadership Specialization
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Program Information
The Master’s of Science, Nursing major program prepares professional leaders with specialized knowledge and skills to meet the nation’s needs in clinical practice, nursing administration, and nursing education. The aim of the program is to prepare nurses to practice at an advanced level in nursing as a nurse educator, administrator, or clinician which includes clinical nurse leader.
Program Objectives
The graduate of the Master of Science in Nursing program will:
- Demonstrate evidence based practice and lifelong learning.
- Serve South Dakota and the region in nursing administration, nurse education, or in roles as clinical nurse leaders.
- Serve leadership roles in healthcare.
- Incorporate knowledge and theories from nursing and other supportive disciplines into advanced nursing practice.
- Display competence within the legal scope of practice for the chosen specialization.
- Evaluate, conduct, and utilize research within advanced nursing practice.
- Integrate cultural learning into nursing practice to effectively tailor health care to the diverse lifeways of clients.
- Seek to decrease health disparities among populations by addressing socioeconomic, political or cultural determinants of health.
- Use leadership, administration, and teaching strategies to improve nursing practice and health care delivery.
- Assume accountability to influence health policy, improve health care delivery, address the diversity of health care needs, and advance the nursing profession.
- Contribute to the advancement of the science of nursing serving rural and underserved populations.
Accreditation, Certification, and Licensure
Accreditation
The master’s degree in nursing at South Dakota State University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, 202-887-6791.
Licensure
Students must provide evidence of professional registration by submitting a copy of the most current RN license.
Certification
After completing the program of study, graduates may be eligible to complete certification through several professional organizations.
Nursing Certification - Clinical Nurse Leader
Nursing Certification - Nurse Executive, Nurse Manager and Leader, Executive Nursing Practice
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Available Options for Graduate Degrees
Master of Science Option A
Option B
Option C
Core Requirements
Clinical Nursing Leadership Specialization: Nurse Administrator Emphasis
Prepares graduates to assume leadership positions in health care agencies utilizing concepts and theories from nursing management and health administration. This graduate demonstrates skills in personnel management and budgetary resources.
- Credits: 3
- Credits: 3
- Credits: 3
- Credits: 3
- Credits: 3
- Credits: 3
- Credits: 3
- Credits: 5
- Electives (as approved by academic advisor) - Credits: 0-9 *
*(Option A – Thesis = 0 elective credits)
*(Option B - Project = 4 elective credits)
*(Option C – Coursework Only = 9 elective credits)
- (Option B): Credits 2
OR (Option A) Credits: 5
Total Credits: 31 (Option A), 32 (Option B), 35 (Option C)
Clinical Nursing Leadership Specialization: Clinical Nurse Leader Emphasis
Prepares graduates for coordination of care and clinical leadership in all health care settings. This graduate demonstrates skills in managing microsystems of care and is prepared to implement outcomes-based practice and quality improvement strategies.
Total Credits: 38 (Option C)
For additional information, refer to the Graduate Nursing Department webpage. Additional Admissions Requirements for Master of Science in Nursing
GRE: Not required
TOEFL: Department requirement of 600 paper-based, 250 computer-based, 100 Internet-based, OR
IELTS: 7.0 total band
In addition to meeting basic requirements for admission to the Graduate School, applicants for graduate study in nursing must have:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited program with an upper division major in nursing with a “B” average (3.0 or higher on a 4.0 point grading system).
- Current licensure as an RN or eligibility for licensure.
- Professional nursing liability insurance.
- 1500 hours of documented nursing practice experience prior to first clinical lab/practicum (N631).
- Completed approved statistical methods course with a grade of ‘C’ or higher within the past 5 years.
- Completed application to the Graduate Nursing program. These documents can be obtained at Graduate Nursing Program.
- FBI background check. Drug screening.
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
Total enrollment in the Master of Science in Nursing program may vary depending upon available clinical facilities and qualified faculty. Applicants are selected competitively from those qualified for the master’s program. Applicants should check with the Graduate Nursing office for application deadlines. General Requirements
Graduate students must consult with their advisor prior to registration for graduate work.
Registration is completed by the Graduate Nursing Department.
See Masters Degree Requirements. |
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