MSN Leadership at West Virginia University

Programme overview

The WVU School of Nursing is dedicated to strengthening the health and well‑being of individuals across West Virginia, the region, and the world through student‑centered education, evidence‑based teaching, impactful scholarship, and meaningful service. The Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Leader program prepares graduates to shape the future of healthcare by leading with vision, integrity, and innovation. Students develop the ability to evaluate and apply evidence‑based leadership strategies that improve the delivery of nursing care in diverse settings.

Faculty: School of Nursing | Duration: 36 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Morgantown, WV, United States

What you will study

Required coursework includes Nursing Leadership in the Financial Management of Healthcare Organizations, Advanced Integrated Clinical Concepts for the Nurse Leader, Decision Making in Complex Adaptive Systems, Foundations of Nursing Leadership, MSN Nursing Leadership Practicum 1, MSN Nursing Leadership Practicum 2, MSN Nursing Leadership Practicum 3. Programme/major requirements total 36 credit hours.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Eligible applicants for the Master of Science in Nursing Leadership program are required to have: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from a nationally accredited nursing program and regionally accredited institution. An overall GPA on all college work attempted of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (Provisional admission may be considered if the overall GPA is 2.75-2.99 depending upon space available and other qualifications) A minimum overall nursing GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. An active, unrestricted RN license in at least one state at the time of application. One year of work experience in nursing. Transfer students must provide a letter of good standing from the Nursing program in which currently enrolled or left incomplete. To be considered, applicants will be required to meet all WVU admission requirements in addition to program-specific admission criteria. Students must satisfactorily complete background checks and drug screens upon admission. Note: Admission criteria are subject to change. Please see the School of Nursing website for the most up-to-date criteria . For more information, visit the website at https://nursing.hsc.wvu.edu , write to West Virginia University School of Nursing, P.O. Box 9600, Morgantown, WV 26506-9600; or call (304) 293-1386. Major Code: 8635

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are made through the WVU online graduate application with a $75 application fee (waivers for WVU and WVU Medicine employees, active military and veterans, AmeriCorps and Peace Corps members); minimum cumulative GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for regular admission, and some programmes require higher. International graduate applicants also pay the non-refundable $75 fee.

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