About the Health Systems Leadership - Administrative Nurse Leader Program

• Flexible Web-Based Programs
• About the Program
• Self-Directed Learning Activities
• Weekend Seminars
• Student Assessment
• Admissions Information
• The Curriculum

Flexible Web-Based Programs Designed for Professional Nurses

The Western University Master of Science in Nursing, Health Systems Leadership - Administrative Nurse Leader (ANL) Program is designed for nurses who wish to continue working, keep family commitments and live in the same community while pursuing a graduate education. This benefit is especially convenient for students living in rural areas, small communities, or on active military duty. This CCNE-accredited program consists of two integrated elements:

• Web-based curriculum
• Weekend sessions at the Pomona, California campus twice per semester

About the Program

This graduate program provides a bachelor s prepared nurse with the latest knowledge and applied skills to be an effective leader in today's complex healthcare environment. Today's health care systems require nurse leaders who can integrate experience, knowledge, research and technology to effectively work within an interprofessional team. Core courses in leadership, information technology, accounting and finance, organizational theory, and management apply to all work settings. Completion of this program meets the educational qualifications for certification as a nurse administrator. For more certification information, please contact the Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) website.

This program combines the flexibility of on-line learning with seminar weekends to facilitate graduate education for professional nurses. Full-time and part-time tracks are available.

Self-Directed Learning Activities

The World Wide Web provides a unique opportunity to offer students individualized learning experiences that would be impossible through other media. Online education provides an environment to facilitate critical thinking and interactive learning. Learning activities include discussion forums, group projects, presentations, and scholarly papers.

Weekend Seminars

Twice during each semester, students are required to convene on campus for an intensive weekend of interactive activities and instruction. The weekend of study begins Friday morning and ends on Sunday.

Student Assessment

Student performance in each course is assessed through a combination of seminar participation, written and oral presentations, and objective examination.

Admissions Information

For more information, please review the MSN/LM admissions information, or if you are ready you may download an application. If you have any questions regarding the application requirements, please contact the Admissions Counselors: Jacob Rivera at (909) 469-5442, Michelle Cowling at (909) 469-5540, or Elaine Gonzalez at (909) 469-5337.

The Curriculum

With the pre-program course CGN 5000: Communication and Information Management (1 unit) the MSN/Health Systems Leadership - Administrative Nurse Leader curriculum consists of 35 semester units.  CGN 5000 is offered through the College of Graduate Nursing during the summer prior to the start of the program in the fall. Please note that CGN 5000 is not covered under Financial Aid because it is a pre-program course and not part of the core curriculum.

The following table shows the courses included in the full-time track for the Health Systems Leadership - Administrative Nurse Leader Program. Unit values for each course are shown in parenthesis. Select the course title to see a description of the course.

For additional program and curriculum information, please contact Marcia Luxenburg-Horowitz, MSN, RN at mhorowitz@westernu.edu.

Total Program Units: 35 [including the pre-program course CGN 5000: Communication and Information Management (1 unit)]

*Courses not charged tuition but subject to clinical fee