Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration RN/MSN
CIP:51.3802.00
About the Master of Science Nursing Administration RN/MSN Track
The mission of the Dr. F.M. Canseco School of Nursing is to prepare professional nurses to improve the well-being of complex and diverse populations. The faculty of the School of Nursing are committed to educating outstanding clinicians, scholars, health advocates, mentors and leaders who will be instrumental in addressing the health care needs of communities. Strong communication skills are essential to enactment of these roles. The RN BSN-MSN in Nursing Administration program will promote nurses’ leadership and management skills and will prepare them for the nurse executive role in a variety of health care settings.
In this ACEN-accredited online nursing program, you will study correlations between healthcare policy and social justice issues, research methods and statistical analysis, organizational behavior, transformational leadership, finance for nurse executives, healthcare informatics, health quality outcomes, population health, and more. Our rigorous core nursing curriculum combines topics in communication and relationship building, knowledge of the global healthcare environment, leadership, and business skills. It includes an immersive, 180-hour practicum pertaining to integrative leadership for nurse executives. You will observe and implement various administrative principles and competencies, culminating in a collaborative health project. You will also study the fiscal environment from the perspective of a nurse executive or healthcare manager.
Track Distinctions
TAMIU’s RN to MSN Nursing Administration degree program has a solid foundation in the physical and social and behavioral science areas; and is aligned with the other BS and MS programs in TAMIU’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences (i.e., Nursing, Communication and Speech Disorders, and Kinesiology Health Science). All these disciplines will work within a multidisciplinary framework to address the acute and chronic health conditions facing Texas and South Texas as described above. The track provides students the opportunity to develop an interdisciplinary perspective to address social determinants of health. Nursing, psychological, sociological, behavioral approaches to health disparities, health care delivery systems, and contextual/environmental factors will facilitate the development of innovative strategies that can be applied to effect positive changes in health promotion in border and other communities.
Admission Requirements
1. To be considered for admittance to the Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration (NADM) RN- MSN track in nursing, the applicant must meet both the general requirements listed at TAMIU http://catalog.tamiu.edu/graduate-information/admissions/ and the specific requirements set by the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
a. Applicants must submit a complete application by the designated deadline established by the College of Nursing.
b. If an application is incomplete at the time of the deadline, it will be deferred to the following admission cycle or may not be considered (Fall I; Fall II; Spring I; Spring II: Summer I; Summer II).
c. The graduate committee from the College of Nursing will review and determine eligibility and final admission decisions.
d. The College of Nursing will notify applicants of acceptance by issuing an official admission letter to all students determined to be eligible for entry into the program.
2. Applicants seeking admission to the Master of Science in Nursing Administration RN/MSN track must complete the online “Apply Texas” application at the following site: https://www.applytexas.org *Admission to the University does not automatically guarantee admission to the School of Nursing.
3. In addition to completing all requirements for general admission to the University, the applicant must submit/complete the following information to the Canseco School of Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences:
a. A valid, unencumbered RN license without restrictions in the State of Texas.
b. Verification of at least one year of employment as a Registered Nurse actively engaged in providing patient care.
c. Evidence of an associate's nursing degree from a nationally accredited college.
d. Students must complete an undergraduate statistics course before enrolling in the MSN-NADM courses.
e. Official transcripts identifying a minimum grade point average of 3.00 or better on a 4.0 scale in upper-level nursing courses.
f. Two academic or professional recommendation letters indicating achievement and motivation for graduate study.
g. Applicants must submit a current, professionally formatted resume along with three references.
h. Personal Leadership Statement – Applicants are to submit a written statement of approximately 300 words that explains:
1. Why do you want to pursue a career in nursing administration and leadership?
2. What are the qualities, experiences, or values that have influenced your decision to become a nurse leader?
i. Required immunizations
1. MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – Proof of full MMR vaccination series or positive titers
2. Varicella (Chickenpox) – Proof of varicella vaccination series or positive varicella titer
3. Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) – Proof of a current Tdap vaccination; Booster required every 10 years
4. Hepatitis B (HBV) – Proof of full Hepatitis B vaccine series or positive Hepatitis surface antibody titer or signed informed refusal
5. Annual influenza vaccination (received in the Fall of each year)
6. Annual tuberculosis (TB) skin test or blood test
j. Compliance and Clinical Clearance Requirements -- must be submitted separately to a designated vendor for repository of documents (i.e., Verified Credentials). The following clearance requirements must be completed at the applicant's expense, through a designated company or agency approved by the College of Nursing. {Contact the admissions advisor for questions}
1. Medical health insurance -- Applicants are required to provide proof of health insurance obtained from a U.S. health insurance provider.
2. Physical examination – To be completed by a licensed U.S. medical health provider.
3. A criminal background check
4. 10-panel Drug screen test
k. A personal interview may be required as part of the admission review process. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted directly with scheduling instructions and must complete the interview within the timeframe provided to remain eligible for admission consideration. The personal interview will be evaluated on the applicant's communication skills, professionalism, and readiness for graduate-level study in the nursing administration.
| Code | Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| [University Core Curriculum] 1 | ||
| Select 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the "Requirements for Graduation" | 42 | |
| Additional Requirements | ||
| BIOL 2102 | Anatomy & Physiology II-Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 2415 | Microbiology for Allied Health | 4 |
| or BIOL 2421 | General Microbiology | |
| PSYC 2314 | Lifespan Growth&Development | 3 |
| NURN 2321 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NURN Undergraduate Coursework 2 | ||
| NURN 3311 | Cult Determ of Hlth Behave-WIN | 3 |
| NURN 3312 | Global Nursing Health-WIN | 3 |
| NURN 3313 | Transition to Prof Nursing | 3 |
| NURN 3410 | Health Assessment | 4 |
| NURN 4310 | Nursing Research-WIN | 3 |
| NURN 4313 | Nursing Leadership&Managemen | 3 |
| NURN 4411 | Community Nursing | 4 |
| Transfer Credit Hours after successful completion of undergraduate coursework: | 35 | |
| Graduate Coursework | ||
| NURS 5320 | Theo Influ,Prac,Rsrch&Adv Role | 3 |
| NURS 5321 | Research Methods&Stat Analysis | 3 |
| NURS 5322 | Healthcare Informatics | 3 |
| NURS 5323 | Healthcare Policy&Social Just | 3 |
| NURS 5340 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| NURS 5341 | Transformational Leadership | 3 |
| NURS 5342 | Health Quality Outcomes | 3 |
| NURS 5343 | Finance for the Nurse Exec | 3 |
| NURS 5344 | Population Health | 3 |
| NURS 5240 | Nurse Exec Ldrship Pract I | 2 |
| NURS 5241 | Nurse Exec Ldrship Pract II | 2 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 142 | |