Leadership and Management – RN Track

As a nurse, you shape the future of patient care every day. Through our Leadership and Management specialization, gain the knowledge and confidence you’ll need to advance your career and become a leader in the field of nursing.

Applicants who have a diploma, associate degree in nursing, or bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than nursing and are licensed registered nurses may be accepted in the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program, provided they fulfill the general education requirements. Once applicants meet these requirements, they are admitted to Walden and begin taking the foundational courses. Students then advance to the core curriculum, the specialization courses, and finally, the capstone courses.

Completion Requirements

• 59 semester credit hours
  • Introductory course (1 sem. cr.)
  • Foundational courses (24 sem. cr.)
  • Core courses (12 sem. cr.)
  • Specialization courses (16 sem. cr.)
  • Capstone courses (6 sem. cr.)  

Estimated time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call an enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.

Introductory Course

Course Code	Course Title	Semester Credits
NURS 6000	Success Strategies in the Master of Science Program in Nursing Online Environment	1

Foundational Courses

Course Code	Course Title	Semester Credits
NURS 6006	Issues and Trends in Nursing	4
NURS 6010	Advancing Nursing Through Inquiry and Research	4
NURS 6015	Information and Healthcare Technologies Applied to Nursing Practice	4
NURS 6022	Topics in Clinical Nursing	4
NURS 6025	Managing a Continuum of Care for Positive Patient Outcomes	4
NURS 6030	The Practice of Population-Based Care	4

Core Courses

Course Code	Course Title	Semester Credits
NURS 6110	The Nurse Leader: New Perspectives on the Profession	3
NURS 6101	Policy and Politics in Nursing and Healthcare	3
NURS 6125	Integrating Theory and Research for Evidence-Based Practice	3
NURS 6150	Promoting and Preserving Health in a Diverse Society	3

Specialization Courses

Course Code	Course Title	Semester Credits
NURS 6200	The Nurse Administrator: Leading and Managing for Excellence	4
NURS 6210	Healthcare Finance and Budgeting	4
NURS 6220	Human Resources Management	4
NURS 6230	Case Study: Quality Nursing in a Complex Healthcare Organization	4

Capstone Courses

Course Code	Course Title	Semester Credits
NURS 6500	Capstone Synthesis Practicum I	3
NURS 6510	Capstone Synthesis Practicum II	3

Course Descriptions

For assistance in deciding which online degree specialization fits your goals, request information or speak with an enrollment advisor by calling 1-866-492-5336. A list of international toll-free phone numbers is available for students outside the United States.