Early Admission Decision application deadline: June 8, 2012
Final application deadline: July 23, 2012
The semester begins: September 4, 2012

Ongoing changes in healthcare delivery require nurses prepared with leadership skills, systems thinking, and the ability to foster change and continuous improvement. The Master of Science in Nursing, Healthcare Leadership program is designed to prepare nurses for advanced roles as leaders in varied settings. Graduates may advance healthcare through evidence-based, patient centered care at the bedside, function as members of inter-professional teams, participate in clinical research, or fill specific roles as educators, managers, supervisors, and administrators.

Why enroll now in the MSN program?

• To further your personal and professional development as a healthcare leader.
• To enhance your ability to effect system improvements and quality outcomes through evidence-based practice and enhanced leadership skills.
• To learn from nationally known, expert faculty

Graduates of the 18-24 month MSN program are prepared to:

• Implement evidence-based practice competencies to achieve quality outcomes and enhance clinical practice, leadership, and education goals in nursing.
• Apply knowledge from theory and research to produce strategic system-level impact in multiple practice roles.
• Collaborate effectively to improve the quality of advanced nursing practice and healthcare systems.
• Assume a leadership role in advancing clinical practice, service, and nursing education.

RMUoHP's limited residency educational model blends the best of face-to-face and online education to meet the needs of working professionals, allowing students to balance professional, personal, and academic commitments.