<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The Master of Science in Nursing with an emphasis in Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems program can be taken online and is available as a part-time or full-time program. You have the opportunity to learn about critical thinking skills, nursing practice theoretical foundations, health care research, health care policy, leadership models and theories, organizational development and change, team dynamics, and how to design and support workplace teams. This program includes a leadership in health care organizations practicum where you have a chance to be involved in leadership activities. You also complete an evidence-based practice project where you identify and research a problem. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>You must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing prior to enrolling in the Master of Science in Nursing with an emphasis in Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems program at Grand Canyon University. You should be interested in holding leadership positions in the health care industry. Applicants to Grand Canyon University's programs should be U.S. citizens and must have already attended some college; some programs may have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>Grand Canyon University's Master of Science in Nursing with an emphasis in Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems program consists of 36 credits. You take nine four-credit courses, including a practicum and capstone course. </p> <p><u>Nursing with an emphasis in Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>NUR 502 </td><td> Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Roles and Practice</td></tr> <tr><td>NUR 504 </td><td> Health Care Research Analysis and Utilization</td></tr> <tr><td>NUR 508 </td><td> Ethics, Policy, and Finance in the Health Care System</td></tr> <tr><td>NUR 670 </td><td> Leadership in Health Care Organizations Practicum</td></tr> <tr><td>NUR 699 </td><td> Evidence-Based Practice Project</td></tr> <tr><td>LDR 600 </td><td> Leadership Styles and Development</td></tr> <tr><td>LDR 615 </td><td> Organizational Development and Change</td></tr> <tr><td>LDR 620 </td><td> Leading as a General Manager</td></tr> <tr><td>LDR 625 </td><td> Organizational Culture and Team Leadership</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>After earning Grand Canyon University's Master of Science in Nursing with an emphasis in Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems you might be able to seek leadership positions within the health care industry. Your work could include overseeing other nurses or the delivery of health care. </p> <p>Positions you might be able to pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Chief nursing officer </li><li>Director of nursing </li><li>Director of nursing services </li><li>Nurse administrator </li><li>Nurse manager </li><li>Nursing supervisor</li></ul>