“Elms has taught me how to find evidence-based research and work on implementing the changes for those quality and safety initiatives that affect the patient experience.”
As a nurse manager at Baystate Medical Center, Stephanie leads a 66-member staff. Her passion for nursing leadership led her to complete her MSN at Elms. Click below to learn more about Stephanie’s experience in the MSN program.
Nurse leaders and managers have a challenging role within today’s healthcare system. Our program is designed to give you the tools to walk into a management role with confidence.
At Elms, the Nursing and Health Services Management graduates are prepared to step into leadership roles across a variety of organizational and healthcare settings. Our students gain the leadership and management experience for today’s environment where innovation, inclusion, and teamwork are valued assets.
This program includes two back-to-back practicum courses, each teaching a perspective that allows for students to apply knowledge and the skills they have learned from their previous required courses.
Curriculum
Click to view course requirements for the MSN in Nursing and Health Services Management.
Click to collapse the course requirements for the MSN in Nursing and Health Services Management.
Plan of Study: 8-Week Semester Year 1, Fall 1
Course #
Formerly
Course Name
# of Credit Hours
NUR 5005
Nursing Knowledge & Practice
3
NUR 6001
Technology: Methods & Tools for Graduate Study
1
Year 1, Fall 2
Course #
Formerly
Course Name
# of Credit Hours
HCL 6105
Business Dynamics of Healthcare
3
NUR 6400
Leadership and Management in Healthcare
3
Year 1, Spring 1
Course #
Formerly
Course Name
# of Credit Hours
NUR 5105
Translating and Integrating Evidence into Practice