Master’s Degree in Science in Nursing with Specialty in Medical-Surgical and Role in Management and Executive Leadership
Future Start Date
June 24
Credits
36
Duration
1 year
Following the curricular sequence
Graduates from the Master’s Degree in Science in Nursing with specialty in Medical-Surgical and Role in Management and Executive Leadership will perform administrative and nursing personnel management functions. They will develop their profile as ethical leaders who are assertive communicators and collaborative workers. Furthermore, they will exhibit the skills and knowledge of their profession during case analyses, decision-making, and problem-solving. In their practices and clinical experiences, they will safeguard the legal rights and regulations, as well as the ethical values and respect for diversity in recognition of the needs of different groups, populations, and scenarios within health services.
The nursing courses are crafted with modules geared towards preparing students for the NCLEX exam. Throughout classes, students learn content tailored to these exams, with professors providing assessments at the end of each course to gauge understanding.
Possible Employment Opportunities
- Director of nursing services in Hospitals, CDT and other health facilities.
- Supervisor of nursing services in Hospitals, CDT and other health facilities.
- Home Care Director (directing services and supervising staff assigned to Home Care and Hospice).
- Jobs where able to direct, collaborate and advise the nursing team in the planning, execution and evaluation of direct nursing care provided to individuals, family and community.
- Function independently in the practice of nursing and offer services by contract with agencies or individuals in any health care setting or practice area.
- Offer consulting, supervision and high-level services in administration, education and nursing services.
- University professor: teach courses in their specialty in academic programs.
- Continuing education centers: design and offer continuing education courses.
*These examples are intended to serve only as a general guide of possible employment opportunities. There are many factors that determine the job an individual may obtain, and NUC University cannot guarantee its graduates any particular job. Some positions may require a license or other certifications. We encourage you to research the requirements for the particular position you desire. Program availability varies by campus.
