Grounded in caring science, the Master of Science in Nursing, Leadership in Nursing Administration concentration encompasses analyzing research, policy, legal, and ethical problems, understanding the dynamics of finance, strategic planning, and marketing while implementing innovations to address quality and safe patient care, change management, decision-making, and creating a healthy work environment.
What to Expect Studying at Notre Dame of Maryland University
Small cohorts and individualized faculty support foster an engaging, supportive learning environment. At the same time, practicum experiences provide opportunities to apply leadership knowledge and skills and to advance excellence in nursing administration.
Practicum & Service Opportunities
Practicum experiences are tailored to meet your professional goals. Placements are coordinated through our faculty.
Service Learning
Each cohort practices the art of advocacy and service as a professional leadership responsibility.
Additional Info
Concentration in Leadership in Nursing Administration (36 Credits)
NUR 500 – Introduction to Scholarly Caring Inquiry (3)
NUR 501 – Theoretical Foundations of Nursing (3)
NUR 510 – Contemporary Leadership in Nursing (2)
NUR 515 – Issues and Trends in Nursing Administration (3)
NUR 521 Topics in Healthcare Economics (3)
NUR 522 Topics in Healthcare Finance (3)
NUR 523 Topics in the Business of Healthcare (3)
NUR 542 – Advancing Caring Science through Scholarly Inquiry (3)
NUR 518 – Health Policy (3)
NUR 520 – Nursing Informatics (2)
NUR 516 – Nursing Administrative Theory and Practice (4)
NUR 620 – Leadership and Administration in Nursing Seminar and Practicum (4)
1. Application
Please be sure to complete section V: Work Experience. Our program is designed for nurses in practice. Applicants who are not currently practicing nurses will not be considered for the program.
Application materials should be submitted to:
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Theresa Hall 001
4701 North Charles St.
Baltimore, Maryland 21210
2. Current Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Please be sure to include education, work experience, and certifications.
3. Official Transcript(s)
- All baccalaureate, graduate, and associate/community college coursework coursework
- Must have a completed BSN degree with a GPA of 3.0 or above
- Must have completed a college-level statistics course or equivalent as approved by the Program Director, with grade of C (70%) or higher
Submit your official transcripts from all previous institutions. Read instructions on the school website to send your transcripts to NDMU processing@ndm.edu
Students with degrees from universities outside of the United States should submit an official course by course evaluated transcript. Learn more at World Education Services (WES).
4. Unencumbered & Active Registered Nursing License
License must be from Maryland or a compact state.
5. Essay
The NDMU School of Nursing prepares graduates for opportunities and possibilities of fulfilling the mission to “transform the world.” The essay is considered seriously in the application review process. Take care to write clearly and logically, with attention to correct structure and format of good writing. APA formatting is preferred.
Please address both of the following instructions in a 500-700 word essay:
- Describe how you intend to work towards fulfilling the mission of “transforming the world” upon program completion. Please address this topic from the perspective of the concentration to which you are applying. Please make mention of your specific goals for the future.
- Provide a balanced assessment of your personal characteristics that may enhance your ability to become a leader in fulfilling this mission.
While NDMU accepts applications on a rolling basis, our MSN programs follow a cohort model, beginning exclusively in the Fall semester.