Program Overview
The MS in Nursing Leadership and Health Policy Track nurses to assume leadership roles in an increasingly demanding healthcare field. Through this program at Regis College, we will help you develop skills in health policy development, advocacy, research, implementation, and evaluation. Upon graduating from the MSN in Leadership and Health Policy Track, you will be prepared to work in hospitals, legislative agencies, healthcare companies, and other health-related organizations.
In the Nursing Leadership and Health Policy Track you will master how to identify current policy issues impacting nursing and health care, how policy is made, and how to lead and influence the development of health policy through effective advocacy in the political process.
Gaining Experience
A required internship allows you to apply classroom learning in a professional setting where you will develop your skills, learn from professionals working in the field, and build your professional network. Recent placements include Mass General Brigham-Brigham and Women's Hospital, Faulkner Hospital, and Joslin Diabetes Center. Recent graduates are currently working at Boston Children’s Hospital, Arbour Health Systems, and the Boston Medical Center.
Curriculum
The Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Health Policy is designed to prepare baccalaureate nurses for leadership roles in health policy and politics. Nurses pursuing this degree will learn about the current policy issues impacting nursing and health care, how policy is made, and how to lead and influence the development of health policy through effective advocacy in the political process.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 601 Nursing Theory | 3 |
| NU 605 Concepts of Nursing Leadership | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 631 Scientific Inquiry for Evidence-Based Practice (Prerequisite: NU 601) | 3 |
| HP 648 Strategic Management in Health Care Organizations | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| HP 609 Health Policy, Politics and Perspectives | 3 |
| NU 716 Culture and Health Perspectives (only offered in summer) | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| HP 608 Quality Management in Health Care | 3 |
| HP 622 Economics of Healthcare | 3 |
| NU 623 Regulatory Issues in Nursing (Leadership 40 hrs) (Prerequisite: NU 605) | 3 |
| Total | 9 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| NU 627 Mentorship in Nursing Leadership (Field work 80 hours) (Prerequisites: NU 605, NU 623) | 3 |
| Health Policy Elective | 3 |
| Total | 6 |
| Courses |
|---|
| HP 626 Social, Political and Economic Perspectives in Gerontology |
| HP 602 Concepts in Health Administration |
| HP 601 Health Ethics and Law |
| HP 611 Management Accounting in Healthcare |
| NU 710 Informatics in Healthcare |
| If there is an elective not listed in this table that is of interest, approval is required by the Program Director. |
Application Requirements
The Master in Nursing Leadership and Health Policy is designed for students with Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- Completed application form, transcripts from undergraduate degree and all prerequisite courses
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
- Completed prerequisites
- Resume, statement of purpose and two letters of recommendation
- Interview
- A history of an unencumbered registered nurse license is required.
Please note that the GRE is not required for the Master of Science in Nursing Leadership program.
For more information on the program, please contact the graduate admission counselor:
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Credits
$1,275
Per Credit
$42,075
Total Tuition*
* Does not include fees. Based on the academic year 2022-2023. Cost per credit and total cost subject to inflation.
For more information on the program, please contact the graduate admission counselor:
