The Master of Science (MS) in Nursing Education & Leadership is designed for post-baccalaureate nurses and advanced practice nurses to expand their knowledge and expertise in nursing education, best practices and innovation in teaching and learning, and leadership development. A total of 36 credits is required for this program. Part-time and full-time study options are available. The prospective and current graduate students in this program will receive academic and student services support from the School’s Office of Student Services (OSS) and as students progress through the program of study, they will be additionally advised by the Program Director for academic advising.
This program is distance-based with a hybrid format. Most of the courses are offered online except for three in-person courses (lab, fieldwork and practicum). Accommodations will be made for graduate nursing students on the neighbor islands for these experiences. Courses offered include research and evidence-based practice, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment. Students will begin to take nursing education and leadership courses beginning in the first year to develop foundational skills and knowledge in these areas. In the final two semesters, students will be immersed in real-world teaching and learning opportunities in didactic, lab, fieldwork, and practicum experiences with a master teacher. These experiences bridge role change and development from novice to expert in the discipline of nursing education and leadership development.
Fast Facts
- Two-step application process
- Fall (August) Admission only
- Synchronous, online format for most lecture courses
- Three in-person courses (lab, fieldwork and practicum)
- The 36-credit program is designed to be completed in two years as a full-time student or in three years as a part-time student.
- A thesis option (Plan A): 9 additional credits is offered.
- Students complete a capstone practicum project in the final year.
Curriculum
The MS in Nursing Education & Leadership is a 36-credit curriculum. The student may select the thesis option and enroll in an additional 9 credits. Below are sample full-time and part-time courses of study. Current students consult with the Program Director of the MS in Nursing Education & Leadership Program to develop an individualized program of study.
Sample Full-Time Course of Study
| Year 1 18 Credits |
|
|---|---|
| Fall 9 credits |
NURS 620 Nursing Research and Theory & EBP (3) NURS 613 Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice (3) NURS 629 Pharmacology for Nurses in Advanced Practice (3) |
| Spring 9 credits |
NURS 662 Leadership, Role, Identity, & Organizational System Change – Seminar Course (3) NURS 612 Advanced Assessment & Clinical Reasoning (2) NURS 612L Advanced Assessment & Clinical Reasoning Lab (1) NURS 747 Curriculum Development & Assessment Strategies in Nursing Education (3) |
| Year 2 18 Credits |
|
| Fall 9 credits |
NURS 740 Health Policy & Economics (3) NURS 749 Curriculum Evaluation & Accreditation in Nursing Education (3) NURS 732 Best Practice & Innovation in Teaching & Learning in Nursing Education (3) |
| Spring 9 credits |
NURS 735 Effective Program Evaluation for QI (3) NURS 748 Nursing Education & Leadership Capstone Practicum (6) |
Total Number of Credits: 36 credits
Curriculum effective for students entering: Fall 2023
Current students consult with the Nursing Education & Leadership Program Director for their individualized program of study.
Approved by committee: DON MCPD Committee on 2-28-22; 4-29-22; DON DNP CPD Committee 5-6-22
Page updated: August 31, 2023
Sample Part-Time Course of Study
| Year 1 12 Credits |
|
|---|---|
| Fall 6 credits |
NURS 620 Nursing Research & Theory & EBP (3) NURS 613 Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice (3) |
| Spring 6 credits |
NURS 612 Advanced Assessment & Clinical Reasoning (2) NURS 612L Advanced Assessment & Clinical Reasoning Lab (1) NURS 747 Curriculum Development & Assessment Strategies in Nursing Education (3) |
| Year 2 12 Credits |
|
| Fall 6 credits |
NURS 749 Curriculum Evaluation & Accreditation in Nursing Education (3) NURS 629 Pharmacology for Nurses in Advanced Practice (3) |
| Spring 6 credits |
NURS 662 Leadership, Role Identity, & Organizational/System Change – Seminar Course (3) NURS 735 Effective Program Evaluation for QI (3) |
| Year 3 12 Credits |
|
| Fall 6 credits |
NURS 740 Health Policy & Economics (3) NURS 732 Best Practices & Innovation in Teaching & Learning in Nursing Education (3) |
| Spring 6 credits |
NURS 748 Nursing Education & Leadership Capstone Practicum (6) |
Total Number of Credits: 36 credits
Curriculum effective for students entering: Fall 2023
Current students consult with the Nursing Education and Leadership Program Director for their individualized program of study.
Approved by committee: DON MCPD Committee on 2-28-22; 4-29-22; DON DNP CPD Committee 5-6-22
Page updated: August 31, 2022
Thesis Option (Plan A): 9 Additional Credits
| Thesis Option | |
|---|---|
| Variable | NURS 692 Methods for Nursing Research (3) NURS 700 Thesis (6) |
Total Number of Credits with Thesis Option: 45 credits
Curriculum effective for students entering: Fall 2023
Current students consult with the Nursing Education and Leadership Program Director for their individualized program of study.
Note: These documents are advising tools for students on their academic journey. It is the student’s responsibility to meet regularly with their academic advisor(s) to ensure proper progress and to confirm their academic requirements.
Approved by committee: DON MCPD Committee on 2-28-22; 4-29-22; DON DNP CPD Committee 5-6-22
Page updated: August 31, 2022
Contact
Graduate Chair, Nursing Education & Leadership Program Director & Professor
Nancy Atmospera-Walch School of Nursing
University of Hawaii at Manoa
2528 McCarthy Mall, Webster Hall 409
Honolulu, HI 96822
Ph: 808-956-5329
Fax: 808-956-3257
Email: merle@hawaii.edu
Associate Specialist, Master of Science and PhD Program Advisor
Contact for applicants and current students in the Master of Science and PhD programs.
- Master of Science program: msnurs@hawaii.edu
- PhD program: phdnurs@hawaii.edu
Nancy Atmospera-Walch School of Nursing
University of Hawaii at Manoa
2528 McCarthy Mall, Webster Hall 201
Honolulu, HI 96822
Phone: (808) 956-3519
Fax: (808) 956-5977
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