MSN: Nursing Leadership and Management

Complete applications that are submitted by the priority deadline will be reviewed first. Applications do not have to be verified by the priority deadline, only completed and submitted.

Questions? Contact the Office of Admissions at [email protected]

A completed application includes the following components:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
• Preferred scholastic GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from a regionally accredited college or university
• Official transcripts (from all post-secondary schools)
• Two letters of recommendation
• Current resume
• Statement of Purpose
• Current and unencumbered RN license from a U.S. state or territory

Note:
GW Nursing is subject to state authorization requirements in order to offer an approved nursing curriculum. View available states.

Students are expected to have completed 30 credits in the NLM Program of Study prior to taking NURS 6258/6259.

At the conclusion of this MSN program, you will be able to:

1. Demonstrate leadership based upon advanced knowledge.
2. Promote and improve quality in the workplace through quality improvement practices.
3. Synthesize knowledge of nursing practice, theory and research as a foundation for advanced nursing practice.
4. Demonstrate continued professional development through ongoing education.
5. Build an interdisciplinary professional network that includes collaboration and teamwork.
6. Promote positive changes in health care delivery and nursing practice.
7. Engage in caring and collaborative relationships with patients/clients for shared decision-making.

The following practicum courses are required

• Nurs 6258: Practicum I (150 hours in a leadership practicum with a preceptor who has a Master's Degree or higher)
• Nurs 6259: Practicum II (150 hours in a leadership practicum) – The preceptor and associated site must be different than those chosen for Nurs 6258.

Required Documentation

• Background check, drug screen, RN license
• Current CPR certificate, HIPPA and OSHA training
• Physical examination and immunization records including vaccination or immunity to hepatitis B, MMR, varicella, diphtheria, polio, and tetanus
• Documentation of negative test results for tuberculosis (PPD and/or chest x-ray)
• An approved contract between GWU and the site at which the leadership practicum takes place

Questions about leadership practicum placement requirements should be directed to [email protected].