For RNs with a Bachelor’s Degree or Associate Degree in Nursing
Top Program Benefits
- Provides work life balance for working professionals through a flexible online learning format with part-time and full-time options
- Supports career development and mobility in the nursing profession interested in education and leadership in healthcare
- Promotes specialized skills in learner-centered education and innovation in teaching as a career choice
- Meets the needs of the nursing educator shortage in the profession
- Prepares the individual for future roles which launch into doctoral degrees and career advancement
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Program Description
The Master of Science (MS) in Nursing Education & Leadership degree designed for post-baccalaureate and advanced practice nurses who are ready to advance their careers in nursing education, leadership and innovation in teaching and learning.
Students begin coursework in nursing education and leadership in their first year, developing a strong foundation alongside core courses in research and evidence-based practice, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment. In the final two semesters, students engage in immersive, real-world teaching and leadership experiences, including didactic instruction, lab facilitation, fieldwork and a practicum under the guidance of a master teacher and leader in the community. These hands-on opportunities help bridge the transition from novice to expert in nursing education and leadership roles. Throughout the program, students receive dedicated support from the School’s Office of Student Services, with additional academic advising provided by the Program Director as they progress through their plan of study. This program is ideal for nurses committed to advancing their careers as educators and leaders in the nursing profession.
Curriculum
Minimum 36 credits to receive Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN).
The following is a sample curriculum and is subject to change. Course offerings may vary based on the student’s year of admission to the program, faculty, and program updates.
Course List
- NURS 620 Nursing Research and Theory & Evidenced Based Practice (3)
- NURS 613 Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice (3)
- NURS 629 Pharmacology for Nurses in Advanced Practice (3)
- NURS 662 Leadership, Role Identify, & Organizational System Change (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)
- 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)
- NURS 735 Effective Program Evaluation for QI (3)
- NURS 748 Nursing Education & Leadership Capstone Practicum (6)
Contact
Graduate Chair, Nursing Education & Leadership Program Director & Professor
School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene
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
School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene
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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