Nurse Executive (M.S.) (Name change pending - formerly Nursing Administration)

Purdue University
Master of Science (M.S.)

Department of Nursing
College of Health and Human Services
Carol Sternberger, Chair
Susan L. Ahrens, Director Graduate Program
260-481-6284 ~ www.ipfw.edu/nursing ~ Neff Hall B50

The graduate program offers a Master of Science with a major in nursing. This program is designed to expand the knowledge base of professional nurses to an advanced practice level in the specialty of nurse executive. The program focuses on the following domains: professional practice environment, quality management/care management, organizational leadership, organizational systems management and communication and collaboration. The program’s purpose is to prepare for leadership positions in diverse healthcare settings and to provide an accessible nurse executive program to meet the regional needs of northeast Indiana. Graduates will be eligible for certification after working 24 months full time as a nurse executive.

To earn the Master of Science with a major in nursing specialization in Nurse Executive, the following must be completed:

Core Requirements (15 credits)

NUR 521 - Theoretical Constructs in Nursing Cr. 3.
NUR 523 - Nursing Research Cr. 3.
NUR 525 - Informatics in Nursing Cr. 3.
NUR 682 - Nursing Administration: Concept Synthesis and Application Cr. 3.
Please see advisor for additional core requirement.

Area of Specialization (18 credits)

NUR 650 - Nursing Administration Theory I Cr. 3.
NUR 651 - Nursing Administration Theory II Cr. 3.
NUR 652 - Nursing Administration Theory III Cr. 3.
NUR 653 - Nursing Administration-Financial Management Cr. 3.
NUR 671 - Administrative Practicum I Cr. 2.
NUR 672 - Administrative Practicum II Cr. 2.
NUR 665 - Managed Care Cr. 2.

Business Content (6 credits)

SPEA V561 - Public Human Resources Management Cr. 3.

Select one from the following:

COM 574 - Organizational Communication Cr. 3.
OLS 525 - Organizational Analysis and Action Cr. 3.

Scholarly Achievement (Optional)

NUR 698 - Research/M.S. Thesis Cr. 3.