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Nursing Management and Leadership (MSN)

The purpose of this online Master in Nursing Management and Leadership is to provide a holistic model for future nurse managers and leaders with a focus on self and staff development, value-based practice, interprofessional relationships, patient-centered care and fostering a culture that supports advocacy, evidence-based practice and quality improvement. Graduates will be equipped with the skills to bridge nursing education with contemporary healthcare practices.

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The online Master’s in Nursing Management and Leadership, MSN, prepares nurses at the graduate level to successfully manage and lead healthcare services across a variety of settings.

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Program Overview

The online Master’s in Nursing Management and Leadership provides a holistic model for future nurse managers and leaders. The curriculum emphasizes self and staff development, value-based practice, interprofessional relationships, patient-centered care and fostering a culture that supports advocacy, evidence-based practice and quality improvement. Designed to meet the 21st century post-pandemic healthcare environment, the program aligns with AACN’s (2021) The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education, bridging nursing education with contemporary healthcare practices. The program is tailored for nurses seeking leadership roles at the non-executive level. Graduates will gain foundational knowledge of the concepts related to the AONL Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) examination content outline, though the program is not intended as exam preparation.

Special Notes

The BSN‐MSN tracks require a BSN for admission and will admit up to 20 students combined each fall.

Program Contact

Dr. Lauren Boardman

Graduate Program Director
Brooks College of Health

Dr. Beth Dibble

Nursing Admissions Coordinator
Brooks College of Health

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Program At-a-Glance

Delivery: Online

Credit hours: 35

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Application Deadlines

Deadlines may vary for specific programs and are subject to change.

  • Fall: June 1

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  1. Select the appropriate rate and residency classification. Please note:
    • The exclusive tuition rate is only available to eligible students.
    • Residency classification is not guaranteed. Supporting documentation is requested after students are admitted from applicants who indicated they would like to apply for Florida residency for tuition purposes on their admissions application.
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Admissions Requirements

The below Program Requirements, University Requirements, and International Applicant Requirements*, if applicable, must be submitted no later than the deadline posted above. Incomplete applications or those with required materials post-marked after the deadline are subject to cancellation. Once an application has been canceled, the decision cannot be reversed.

*International students must be fully admitted to a full-time, on-campus, in-person, degree-seeking program at the University of North Florida. Please contact the International Center for more information.

  • University Requirements

    University Requirements

    Application and Fee

    Prospective students are required to use our online system to create an account and submit an application. The application opens approximately one year in advance and is only good for the term and program in which it is submitted. Applicants who have submitted their application and wish to change their admission term or major/concentration may submit a new application and associated application fee. If you would like to cancel an open application, please contact us.

    A $30 (USD) application fee is required regardless of previous enrollment. The application fee is non-refundable and cannot be waived. Undergraduate application fees cannot be used for a graduate application, and vise versa. The application fee must be submitted prior to the review of an application.

    Current students who would like to add or change a major, concentration or certificate should submit the Change of Concentration or Major form.

    College Transcripts

    All applicants must provide transcripts from a U.S. institution accredited by an accepted institutional accreditor or its equivalent from a non-US institution that awarded the bachelor’s degree and master’s degree, if applicable, and transcripts from institutions where any post-baccalaureate and/or graduate credits were earned.

    All admits must provide official transcripts.

    All international transcripts will require a course-by-course evaluation by an approved third-party credential evaluation agency unless a graduate program has established an alternative credential evaluation procedure that is approved by the graduate school. To be accepted, the evaluation must be:

    1. Translated to English and be the U.S. equivalent
    2. Evaluated course-by-course
    3. Include the overall academic GPA
    4. Be from an approved third-party accredited evaluation service. Recommended evaluation agencies: 

    Important Notes

    • The UNF Graduate School cannot request transcripts on an applicants behalf.
    • Unofficial transcript copies are accepted for admissions but must clearly state the institution name, student name, course information, terms, grades, and credits. Degree audits are not accepted. Admitted students will be prompted to provide official transcripts. 
    • If currently enrolled in courses, an incomplete transcript must be submitted before the posted deadline. 
    • Applicants who also have to apply through systems such as ATCAS or PTCAS, must submit separate transcripts to UNF. 
    • Official transcripts must:
      • Must be less than one year old from the date of printing
      • Must be submitted in a sealed envelope from your institution, or emailed through official electronic means.
    • When requesting college transcripts, please verify with your institution(s) whether or not they are able to submit electronic transcripts in the proper EDI format. Institutions can submit transcripts via e-mail to graduateschool@unf.edu from an approved vendor such as ScriptSafe, Credentials, or Parchment. 
    • Former or current UNF students should not request UNF transcripts. After application submission, the UNF requirement will be updated to a "waived" status.

    Where do I send transcripts and test scores?

    Mail

    UNF Graduate School
    1 UNF Drive
    Jacksonville, FL 32224

    Email

    graduateschool@unf.edu

    Test Score Institutional Codes

    GRE: institutional code 5490
    GMAT: institutional code CF3QB51

  • Program Specific Requirements

    Program Requirements

    Specific Requirements

    • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accepted institutional accreditor with a nursing curriculum based on AACN's Essentials of Baccalaureate Education
      • Minimum undergraduate nursing major GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
    • Resume or curriculum vitae
      • Nursing roles/experiences evidencing 1 years experience as a RN in a clinical setting
      • Only include professional RN work experience with a brief explanation of each position's responsibilities.
      • Indicate if the position was full-time or part-time, and an estimate of the hours worked overall in that position
      • Not to exceed 2 pages
    • Professional licensure
      • Current licensure as a Registered Nurse or advanced practice registered nurse in the candidate's state of practice
      • Copy of actual RN license required

    The resume and professional licensure should be updated with each new application unless prior submitted documents have been approved for use by the nursing admissions team.

  • International Applicant Requirements