Program Details
Nurses with a master’s degree can advance their career opportunities in the field of research with a PhD in Nursing Leadership. This online program focuses on leadership skills useful in contributing to nursing knowledge.
Students learn how to appraise and apply leadership frameworks and philosophies to healthcare systems and academic institutions. Coursework examines ways to generate solutions for reducing health disparities and improvement of health outcomes. This nursing administration degree program incorporates technologies to allow for engagement and dialogue among students and faculty mentors.
The post-master’s degree program covers topics such as:
- Leadership and organizational theory
- Philosophy of science and nursing science
- Organizational dynamics in healthcare
- Policy and politics in healthcare
% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
University of Southern Mississippi is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
GREApplication Requirements
Interview, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- Must have graduated from an accredited master's in nursing program and have an unencumbered RN license