Stephanie Scherpa ’19
“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.
MSN in Nursing and Health Services Management
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 a 5-credit practicum course that incorporates a unique Capstone project. It allows for students to apply knowledge and the skills they have learned from their previous required courses while discovering and implementing a plan for change in their existing nursing role.
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#4 Best Online Master’s In Nursing (MSN)!
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Curriculum
Click to view course requirements for the MSN in Nursing and Health Services Management.
| Course # | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 5005 | Nursing Knowledge & Practice | 3 |
| NUR 5105 | Translating Evidence into Practice | 3 |
| NUR 5302 | Healthcare Policy and Advocacy | 3 |
| NUR 6107 | Advanced Comprehensive Health Assessment | 3 |
| NUR 6109 | Advanced Concepts in Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NUR 6204 | Pharmacology for the Master’s Prepared Nurse | 3 |
| NUR 6400 | Leadership and Management in Healthcare | 3 |
| NUR 6801 | Nursing & Health Services Management Practicum | 5 |
| HCL 6205 | Healthcare Finance & Budgeting | 3 |
| HCL 6305 | Managing Human Capital in Healthcare | 3 |
| HCL 6500 | Nursing Informatics | 3 |
| HCL 6600 | Global Perspectives in Healthcare | 3 |