Master of Science [M.S] [Nursing Health Systems Admin] From University of Alabama

The?Nursing Health Systems Administration (NHSA) specialty,?ranked 6th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, provides students with opportunities to explore innovative health care delivery systems in preparation for roles from unit managers to executive positions. Graduates are prepared for management at all levels of the organization --?unit manager, consultant, clinical coordinator and manager, product and service line manager, executive director, director of operation, and nurse executive positions.

The Nursing and Health Systems Administration specialty requires 36 total credit hours, 28 didactic and 8 clinical, with 480 total hours of practicum experience contact hours. Didactic content is provided in three specialty courses and provides the student with a strong advanced nursing role base for nursing administration.?

Practicum experiences offer extensive preparation for the advanced nursing administration role. Part-time programs of study are available for students who enter during the summer academic year semesters