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 (MHA). These two programs can be combined to meet specific professional goals of graduate students. In order to complete this program at Clarkson College, students must successfully complete 54 graduate hours.
Program Specific Competency Goals
Upon completion of the MSN requirements for Nursing Healthcare Administration, the graduate will be able to demonstrate:
- 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 MHA, 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 is designed to be a flexible learning environment. Internet-based 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 option 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 MHA program option operates on an academic calendar using semester hours with three terms, each with 12 weeks of instructional time in length, with two of the terms offered over the fall through spring and the third term offered in the summer. The Clarkson College MHA option defines its academic year as 36 weeks of instructional time using semester hours. These terms are considered nonstandard terms.
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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)
Major Requirement Courses
(26 semester hours)
Capstone Experience
(3 semester hours)
| 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 six weeks in duration besides MB 899 & MB 903, which are 12 weeks in duration.