Director of Graduate Nursing
Layna Himmelberg, Ed.D., MSN, CNE
PH 402.552.2776 TF 800.647.5500
himmelberg@clarksoncollege.edu
Director of Healthcare Business
Carla Dirkschneider, M.S., RHIA
PH 402.552.6295 TF 800.647.5500
dirkschneider@clarksoncollege.edu
Introduction
Clarkson College offers an online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree with an option for Nursing Healthcare Administration. In addition, Clarkson College offers a Master's degree in Healthcare Administration. These two programs can be combined to meet specific professional goals of graduate students. In order to complete this program option at Clarkson College, students must successfully complete 54 graduate semester hours.
Program Specific Competency Goals
Upon completion of the MSN requirements for Nursing Healthcare Administration, the graduate will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to engage in effective and caring communication with diverse individuals and groups to educate, inform, collaborate and reflect. (Communication)**
- Apply complex and evidence-based nuring knowledge and experience to analyze and evaluate strategies and outcomes in health care and educational settings to inform decision-making and/or problem-solving. (Critical Thinking)**
- Demonstrate the awareness of the unique characteristics inherent to all individuals, by appreciating similarities and differences and advocating for caring holistic nursing approaches. (Diversity)**
- Utilize and evaluate health care information technology systems and processes for communication, decision making, management and interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance health care delivery. (Technology)**
- Promote the nursing profession by recognizing and engaging in competent, accountable, ethical and holistic practice; caring and collaborating relationships; respectful interactions with diverse individuals and groups; and quality- and safety-based decision-making. (Professionalism)**
Upon completion of the Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, graduates will:
- Evaluate strategies based on concepts of leadership and management theory. (Critical Thinking)**
- Interpret, synthesize and apply concepts to evaluate and solve a variety of
real world health care situations, through problem recognition, methods of inquiry, project management, and strategic analysis and integration. (Critical Thinking)** - Communicate thoughts and ideas effectively. (Communication)**
- Demonstrate an ability to acknowledge and to recognize those differences that exist among all individuals. (Diversity)**
- Demonstrate an appropriate working knowledge of computer applications commonly used in health care administration. (Technology)**
- Maintain the highest ethical, professional, and legal standards of conduct. (Professionalism)**
**Categories denoted in the parentheses represent
Admission Policies
Enrollment in Clarkson College degree programs is limited through a selective admissions process. Admission policies and procedures are available
Online Curriculum
The Clarkson College online dual Master’s degree option is designed to be a flexible learning environment. Online instruction offers interactive learning opportunities and comprehensive access to information and resources. Dedicated faculty members are focused on student learning, which helps make online learning a productive and rewarding experience.
To complete the dual MSN and MHA degrees at Clarkson College, students must successfully complete a total of 54 semester hours. These hours must be distributed as follows:
- Core Nursing Courses = 19 semester hours
- Major Requirement Courses = 26 semester hours
- Capstone Experience = 3 semester hours
- Major Electives = 6 semester hours
The Clarkson College Master's degree in Healthcare Administration program operates on an academic calendar using semester hours. In addition, the Healthcare Administration degree operates using an accelerated course format with classes as 7.5 weeks in length in the fall and spring and 6 weeks in the summer.
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Service Requirements
Service reflects a holistic view that focuses on how individuals provide high quality, ethical and compassionate service in the field of
All students are required to complete designated service courses as a component of their program of study. Successful completion of service experiences is required to pass the designated service courses. Designated service courses are identified using the following symbol: ◊
Required Courses for Dual Degree - Master of Science in Nursing and Master in Healthcare Administration
Nursing Core Classes
(19 semester hours) Courses are only offered in a full-semester format (15 or 12 weeks in duration).
Major Requirement Courses
(26 semester hours) MB Courses are 7.5 weeks or 6 weeks in duration. NS898 is only offered in a full-semester format (15 or 12 weeks in duration).
Capstone Experience
(3 semester hours) Course is only offered in a full-semester format (15 or 12 weeks in duration).
| Courses | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| MB 900 - Capstone | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 3 |
Major Electives
Students must choose a total of 6 semester hours as part of the degree. All courses are are 7.5 weeks or 6 weeks in duration besides MB 899 & MB 903, which are 12 or 15 weeks duration.
Sample Curriculum Plan for the Dual Master of Science in Nursing and Masters in Healthcare Administration Program
First Year
First Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| GR 798 - Essentials of Scholarly Writing | 1 |
| ◊ NS 803 - Healthcare Delivery Systems and Managed Care | 2 |
| NS 807 - Theories and Concepts of Advanced Practice Roles | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 6 |
Second Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| NS 805 - Application and Evaluation of Theory in Nursing | 2 |
| ◊ NS 808 - Nursing Law and Ethics | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 5 |
Third Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| MB 828 - Financial Management in Healthcare | 3 |
| MB 808 - Healthcare Leadership | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 6 |
Second Year
First Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| ◊ MB 818 - Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 6 |
Second Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| GR 847 - Applied Statistics | 3 |
| MB 826 - Healthcare Strategic Management | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 6 |
Third Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| MB 800 - Ethics in Leadership | 2 |
| NS 812 - Research Design and Methods | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 5 |
Third Year
First Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| NS 813 - Research Design and Methods II | 2 |
| MB 837 - Leading Change | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 5 |
Second Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| MB 821 - Healthcare Data Analytics | 3 |
| MB 833 - Healthcare Quality and Risk Management | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 6 |
Third Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| NS 898 - Nursing Healthcare Leadership Practicum | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 6 |
Fourth Year
First Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| MB 900 - Capstone | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 3 |
Total Semester Hours - 54