Be a Change Leader with an MSN in Nursing Administration

A learning outcome map functions as a roadmap to help guide students' progress through their program of study. Click HERE to view the M.S. Nursing matrix.

To be awarded a graduate degree, students must:

1. Successfully complete all required curriculum courses.
2. Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00.
3. Complete the residency requirement:
   • M.S. in Nursing Administration students must earn at least 20 of the 33 required credits at Franklin University.
4. Complete the payment of all requisite tuition and fees;
5. Not to be under disciplinary dismissal due to academic dishonesty or violation of Student Code of Conduct.

Transfer credit awarded based on experiential learning shall not count toward the residence requirement at Franklin University.

Please note: Due to the unique requirements of the MSN practicum experience, students should consult the Nursing MSN Program Handbook for important information on the program’s required practicum component before selecting this major. Applicants must complete and return the Acknowledgement of Receipt of the Handbook form prior to enrolling in the MSN program. For questions regarding the handbook or form, please contact the MSN Program Chair. The handbook and form can be accessed here.

State Licensure Information
In order to be compliant with federal and state regulations related to distance education and professional licensure programs, not all professional licensure programs are open for enrollment or completion of required clinical experiences in every state or U.S. territory. To see which locations are open for Franklin’s nursing programs, please check the “Program Availability” list at the top of this page, or search by program or location through our Program Availability by Location tool.

The University employs a team approach to planning, developing and maintaining its academic curriculum. An essential element of this process – and a key to the institution’s quality assurance practices – is the Program Advisory Board (and the associated Alumni Advisory Board). A diverse array of business and industry leaders make up these discipline-specific boards that provide guidance on theory-to-practice ideas, global business perspectives, and emerging topics in the field. Each academic year, Program Advisory Boards meet with Division Chairs and faculty for lively and engaged conversations, thus bringing members’ substantial professional experience and expertise into the classroom. In addition, some Division Chairs elect to engage Program Advisory Board members in the assessment of academic program outcomes.

• Develop operating policies and procedures and direct nursing operations in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations
• Provide professional nursing expertise in the assessment of patient needs and the development of action plans
• Collaborate with health professionals and providers in planning, evaluating and implementing programs and services to address the health needs of patients and the communities served
• Provide information, instruction and direction to nursing staff to assure the best possible level of care to patients
• Oversee the recruitment, orientation and performance evaluations of nursing staff and personnel
• Determine fiscal requirements, develop operations budget and make operational decisions that support financial goals and objectives

• Understand the significance of research to evidence-based practice
• Use current research to improve nursing practice and to guide the development of standards for nursing care
• Provide education, training and in-service opportunities to nursing staff regarding patient care, clinical findings, survey preparedness and areas of concern
• Develop, assess and maintain nursing education that supports and promotes quality improvement
• Identify and research opportunities to improve care and implement programs aligned with that goal
• Review and analyze quality-initiative data and assist in the development and implementation of corrective action plans

• Review policies, handbooks, strategic plans, operating plans and contracts
• Provide accurate consultation and interpretations of governmental regulations applicable to nursing services and activities
• Identify and evaluate areas of concern related to quality nursing care in relation to state and federal regulations
• Provide education and in-service training on topics to include but not limited to techniques, procedures, regulations, company policies and other information
• Lead and coordinate clinical program initiatives and processes, and monitor outcomes

• Provide compassionate, evidenced-based and efficient care to individuals, families, communities and patient populations
• Display knowledge of clinical prevention, disease process, and current clinical diagnostic procedures and treatments
• Monitor delivery, coordination of care and outcomes of services provided
• Ensure aggressive management of individual health needs when indicated by adverse change in medical or health status
• Manage data and health information to influence workplace policies and improve patient outcomes