Leadership in Health Care Systems
(formerly Nursing Administration)

"I truly enjoyed my experience at UAH. My classes were small enough that I received one on one instruction. I developed a personal relationship with my professors. They encouraged me every step of the way. My graduate program made me fall in love with nursing all over again." Dewana Lindsey Nursing Administration Program

This program prepares nurses who will influence the future of health care through visionary nursing leadership. Competencies include communication, financial skills, information technology, leading and managing change, policy analysis, and empowerment for professional practice. Graduates are prepared to assume positions in education, administration, management, or specialty area roles in a variety of care delivery sites.

Full-Time Curriculum (ONLINE PROGRAM)

FALL SEMESTER I
NUR 630	Theoretical Foundations of Nursing in Health Care Systems	3 SH
NUR 631	Leadership in Resource Management	3 SH
NUR 635	Residency in Leadership I (On Campus)	1 SH
NUR 636	Budgeting in Health Care Systems	3 SH
	Total	10 SH
SPRING SEMESTER
NUR 602	Scholarly Inquiry for Advanced Practice	3 SH
NUR 632	Economic & Policy Implications for Leaders in Health Care Systems	3 SH
NUR 633	Applied Leadership in Health Care Systems (126 Clinical Hours)	6 SH
	Total	12 SH
SUMMER SEMESTER
NUR 698/699	Plan I (thesis) or Plan II (non-thesis elective)	3 SH
NUR 638	Health Care Informatics	3 SH
	Total	6 SH
FALL SEMESTER II
NUR 634	Internship in Nursing Leadership (210 Clinical Hours)	5 SH
NUR 698/699	Plan I (thesis) or Plan II (non-thesis elective)	3 SH
NUR 637	Case Management in Health Care Systems	2 SH
NUR 639	Residency in Leadership II (On Campus)	1 SH
	Total	11 SH

ONLINE PROGRAM
Total coursework: 39 semester hours
Total clinical: 336 clinical hours