School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership
Hagen Hall 213, (218) 477-2693
Co-Chairs: Jitendra Singh & Jill Holmstrom
Faculty: Diane Erickson, Jill Holmstrom, Nancy Moore, Ashley Rambousek, Amber Reed, Brandi Sillerud, Jitendra Singh, Jim Sterling, Nancy Stock, Alicia Swanson, Heather Winkler, Tracy Wright, Hailey Wyum
The School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership prepares undergraduate and graduate students in nursing and/or healthcare administration for life-long learning, caring service, leadership, and global citizenship. With an interdisciplinary approach in programming, students tackle real-world issues from a variety of viewpoints. Faculty members provide dynamic and comprehensive curricula that focus on current issues in the expanding areas of healthcare. Students in each major develop the skills and abilities essential to support careers as leaders in healthcare.
To accomplish this, the SNHL offers three undergraduate/baccalaureate majors: the RN-to-BSN completion program (RN-BSN), the 4-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, the Bachelor or Science in Healthcare Management and Leadership (HML, major or minor; also long term care emphasis option), and the Bachelor of Arts in Leadership & Innovation in Aging Studies (LIAS). The SNHL also offers a Master of Science in Nursing (with two emphases), three certificates, and Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) (see graduate bulletin). In addition, the SNHL offers online certificates in Long Term Care Administration, Healthcare Leadership, Quality & Patient Safety, and Global Healthcare, Diversity & Inclusion in Healthcare.
MSUM's online RN-to-BSN completion program (RN-BSN) is a pathway for career advancement for RNs who have already completed an associate degree in nursing. The program has two tracks: 1) the coursework is delivered exclusively online with applied and experiential learning opportunities arranged in the student's geographical area (for out-of-MN students, enrollment may depend on the State Board of Education approvals) and 2) the coursework is delivered in a hybrid model, with on-campus meeting dates in the fall and spring semesters. The hybrid model offers F1 international students an option to complete their BSN.
The 4-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program (BSN) at MSUM is intended for individuals wishing to attain a bachelor of nursing degree who are not currently registered nurses. The BSN program plan at MSUM is an eight semester (including summers), 120 credit baccalaureate curriculum.
The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management & Leadership program develops future leaders of healthcare in all realms to transform healthcare across the life and care delivery spectrum to best serve the needs of a changing world. Students complete the liberal studies requirements and courses specific to business and healthcare topics. The final internship provides students with a solid experience immediately prior to graduation.
The Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Innovation in Aging Studies (LIAS) is a field of study that integrates several disciplinary perspectives on human aging, and includes social work, nursing, healthcare leadership, long-term care administration, psychology, innovations in aging, and biology. The major explores the aging process of individuals and societies and encompasses the study of physical, mental, and social changes; the investigation of societal changes resulting from an aging population; and the application of this knowledge to policy and program development.
In addition to the programs above, students have the option to double major in Economics and Leadership & Innovation in Aging Studies; Project Management & Healthcare Management and Leadership; Psychology and Leadership & Innovation in Aging Studies; RN-BSN & Healthcare Management and Leadership; and Social Work and Leadership & Innovation in Aging Studies.
The RN-BSN, BSN, and MSN programs are approved by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The Master in Healthcare Administration (MHA) is fully accredited by the HLC and regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The MHA program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME), Minnesota Board of Executives for Long-Term Services and Support and North Dakota Long-Term Care Association (NDLTCA). The undergraduate Healthcare Management and Leadership program is accredited by the Minnesota Board of Executives for Long-Term Services and Support and North Dakota Long-Term Care Association (NDLTCA). The HLM program holds membership in the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA).
More information on all programs can be found at: SNHL website or by contacting the SNHL office @ 218-477-2693.