Overview of the Online MS Nursing in Health Systems Leadership Program
Prepare yourself to become a nurse leader in a challenging and exciting healthcare climate.
Do you feel called to a life of leadership and impact? The Master of Science in Nursing with a major in Health Systems Leadership prepares you to advance your career and become a transformative world-changer. This degree is designed to develop healthcare system leaders who are ethical, effective, efficient, and innovative in meeting evolving industry needs. When you pursue your MSN at IWU, you get:
- 100% online, top-ranked nursing program
- Flexibility in scheduling and program speed
- Caring faculty who will provide hands-on, real-world experience
Did you know? IWU offers other health systems leadership programs, too. Find one that fits you!
- MSN Health Systems Leadership (Post-MBA)
An accelerated program for those who have already completed their MBA degree. - Associate to Master of Science in Nursing (ASN-MSN)
A fast-paced, rigorous program for nursing professionals who want a seamless path to a master’s degree. - Post-Graduate Certificate in Health Systems Leadership
A 20-credit-hour certificate for nurses who already hold a Master of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing.
You’ll Learn To…
- Integrate knowledge of the art and science of leadership and nursing into the role of a nursing leader
- Create an environment that fosters a person-centered approach to nursing leadership
- Lead systems to enhance population health
- Utilize scholarship and evidence to guide quality improvement principles in the leadership of nursing practice
- Apply systems and complexity principles to lead nursing practice through the use of information and communication technology
TUITION
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Applicable fees for resources and services will be assessed throughout the program. Tuition and fees for prerequisites and required elective courses are in addition to the charges shown on the program cost sheet. Your tuition rate will remain the same as long as you remain continuously enrolled in the same program. Cost sheets may be requested from an enrollment counselor by calling 866.498.4968 or emailing iwuenroll@indwes.edu.
FINANCIAL AID
Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, veterans benefits, and employer reimbursement.
COURSES
Here is the list of courses required to complete the program. Full course descriptions may be viewed by clicking on the course titles. For further information, feel free to contact us.
14 Courses
These courses contain the program-specific knowledge. Upon completion, you should have the tools to conquer your new career with confidence.
REQUIREMENTS
Click on each section to expand the different requirements for this program. If you have any questions about the admissions process, feel free to contact one of our admissions representatives at 1-866-498-4968.
- An associate degree in nursing from a college or university accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and national nursing programmatic accreditation (CCNE, ACEN, CNEA). Up to sixty credits may be transferred from an accredited associate degree program.
- GPA for admission.
- A grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from an Associate Degree-granting college or university.
- GPA Criteria for conditional admission: Applicants who do not meet the GPA listed in the criteria for regular admission and have at least a 2.75 cumulative undergraduate GPA from all previous studies may be conditionally admitted and allowed to take 9- credit hours of bachelors nursing courses to establish a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Students who have earned a 3.0 GPA by the completion of 9-credit hours in bachelor’s nursing courses, will meet the criteria for regular admission.
- An unsatisfactory grade (C- or lower in any NUR course) while conditionally admitted will result in administrative withdrawal from the program and denial of regular admission.
- Students who do not earn a 3.0 GPA by the completion of 9 credit hours in bachelor’s nursing courses will be denied regular admission.
- Original transcript from the degree-granting institution.
- Proof that all nursing licenses – whether current or inactive – are unencumbered. Potential students with encumbered nursing licenses will not be considered eligible for enrollment at Indiana Wesleyan University.
- To assist in the decision-making process, the Division of Masters Nursing reserves the right to require the applicant to interview.
- All applicants must provide three letters of professional reference. References should be from faculty members, professional colleagues, work supervisors, or a pastor who can evaluate the applicant’s potential for success in a graduate program. Recommendations from family members are NOT appropriate. These letters should be solicited from professionals who can address the applicant’s qualifications for the MSN programs.
- A criminal history background check (at the student's expense) must be completed upon admission to any track of the Masters Nursing program. A criminal background check must be completed within six weeks following the start of the program. Upon request, documentation of background checks, required health information, immunization information, drug screening results, and other required information may be provided to healthcare facilities where the student will be completing clinical/practicum requirements as part of their required course of study. Progression in the program is dependent on the results of the reports.
Admission to all masters nursing majors begins with submission of required application forms, letters of recommendation, and official transcripts of previous college and university studies. Acceptance into any masters nursing program will remain valid for a period of 18 months.
To assist in the decision-making process, the Division of Masters Nursing reserves the right to require the applicant to
interview
- Completion of all undergraduate and MSN requirements for the specific program major.
- Met the minimum grade requirement for each course.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher
- Program must be completed within a maximum of five years from the date of enrollment.
- Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.
Completion of this program awards the MSN degree. A BSN is not awarded.
To graduate, students must have completed the following:
Practicum
Practice is an essential component of the graduate nursing program. Practicum courses offer students the opportunity to develop and integrate the knowledge and skills necessary for evidence-based advanced practice. If required by the facility, cost for placement is the responsibility of the student.
- Students in the Health Systems Leadership program must complete a minimum of 520 hours of supervised practicum at an onsite facility the student obtains permissions to work within.
- All RN licenses must remain unencumbered throughout the program.
- Students must fulfill all requirements as stipulated by practicum sites.
START DATES
The MS Nursing - Health Systems Leadership at Indiana Wesleyan University has many convenient starts throughout the year. Listed below are the next available starts. If you don’t see a start that fits your schedule, connect with our enrollment team to see more future starts.
Accreditation
Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org, 312-263-0456. Other accreditations and associations of Indiana Wesleyan University are available at www.indwes.edu/about/iwu-profile/accreditation.
The master's degree programs in nursing at Indiana Wesleyan University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, (https://www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE). IWU is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).
*Effective 07-01-2023 through 06-30-2024