Students begin taking master’s level classes in the junior year of their undergraduate program, completing 6 credits of master’s courses as undergraduates. After earning their BSN degree, they will continue with the remainder of their master’s program, which can be completed in 2 years of part-time study.
Accelerated Program Option: Complete your MSN in a shorter duration by taking graduate-level courses countable toward both your BSN and MSN degrees.
Seamless Transition: Begin MSN-level courses in your junior year of undergraduate coursework and continue to pursue your MSN after obtaining your BSN.
Mentorship and Peer Support: Receive guidance from the MSN Concentration Coordinator and access peer support opportunities to foster student success.
Develop Leadership Skills: Acquire skills crucial for future nurse leadership roles, empowering you for success in your career trajectory.
Career Advancement: Graduates are primed for entry-level leadership roles in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and community health organizations.
National Recognition: Ranked No. 14 nationally by U.S. News & World Report for “Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs.”
Pathway to DNP: Upon completing the MSN in Nursing Leadership and Management, graduates are eligible to apply for the Post-Master’s DNP Concentration , with clinical hours obtained during the MSN program being transferable.
30 of the required pre-health credits must be earned at UNCG. Transfer credits and requirements by waiver do not count towards the 30 hours of earned UNCG credit required by the AMP.
Been admitted to the School of Nursing’s BSN program
A GPA of 3.5 or higher
Applicants must submit an application to the Graduate School online portal with the appropriate application fee prior to the admissions deadline.
Applications must include:
Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
Completion of the Community Standards and Campus Safety Questionnaire. The UNC System requires all applicants to answer questions regarding community standards.
A curriculum vitae or resume that contains your educational degrees and work, employment history, membership or offices in organizations, and community service activities.
A list of three academic and/or professional references (at least one reference from a healthcare provider (RN, DO, MD, NP, PA).
A personal statement describing why you are interested in the AMP program leading to the MSN in Nursing Leadership and Management degree.
An interview with MSN faculty will be required.
All applicants must meet the technical standards required of all nursing students as stated in the University Catalog.
Students must have reliable internet access and other resources that support online learning, such as a laptop and basic computer literacy. Examples of software applications that will be used include Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Microsoft Teams. The courses will be delivered using a Learning Management System.
Students must have current American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) certification, immunizations, and other clinical requirements by the deadlines provided in the admission documents.
A criminal background check is required; information for obtaining this will be provided in the admission documents.
Admission is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory evaluation of the applicant’s physical and emotional health to provide nursing care. This evaluation form will be sent to students who are admitted to the Prelicensure Entry-Level Concentration program and must be signed by the student’s physician. This is a requirement of the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Health insurance is required for all students enrolling in 6 or more credit hours each semester.
Explore the specific degree requirements for the Accelerated Master’s Program Concentration in the UNCG Catalog.
PLAN OF STUDY
Course Semester
Course Number – Course Title [Credits]
Clinical Hours
UNDERGRADUATE
Freshman/Sophomore
Pre-Health curriculum [58 cr.]
Summer Preceding Junior Year
NUR 210 – Fundamental Concepts in Nursing [3 cr.]
NUR 210L- Fundamentals Lab [1 cr.]
NUR 220 – Nursing Assessment [2 cr.]
NUR 220L – Nursing Assessment Lab [1 cr.]
Fall Junior Year
NUR 614 – Information Technology [3 cr.]
NUR 340 – Infants, Children & Adolescents [3 cr.]; NUR 340L 1 [cr.] Clinical
NUR 360 – Childbearing/Reproductive Health [3 cr.]; NUR 360L [1 cr.] Clinical
NUR 355A – Pathology/Pharmacology [3 cr.]
NUR 380 – Nursing Skills [2 cr.]
45
Spring Junior Year
NUR 310 – Neurobehavioral Problems [4 cr.]; NUR 310L [1 cr.] Clinical
NUR 320 – Chronic Physiological Problems [3 cr.]; NUR 320L [2 cr.] Clinical
NUR 355B – Pathology/Pharmacology [2 cr.]
Fall Senior Year
NUR 715 – Research Methods [3 cr.]
NUR 410 – Older Adults [3 cr.]; NUR 410L [2 cr.] Clinical
NUR 420 – Population Health [4 cr.]; NUR 420L [2 cr.] Clinical
Spring Senior Year
NUR 415 – Leadership & Management [3 cr.]
NUR 430 – Acute Physiological Problems [3 cr.]; NUR 430L [2 cr.] Clinical
NUR 440 – Senior Capstone [4 cr.]
NUR 490- Synthesis of Nursing Concepts [2 cr.]
Course Semester
Course Number – Course Title [Credits]
Clinical Hours
GRADUATE
Fall Semester
NUR 609 – Advanced Quality & Safety [4 cr.]
NUR 644 – Organizational Leadership [4 cr.]
180
Spring Semester
NUR 540 – Financial Management [3 cr.]
NUR 607 – Interprofessional Collaboration & Negotiation [3 cr.]
90
Summer Semester
NUR 620 – Law, Policy & Politics [3 cr.]
Fall Semester
NUR 641 – Leadership & Management Theories/Roles [4 cr.]
NUR 645 – Strategic Management [4 cr.]
135
Spring Semester
NUR 601 – Critique/Util. of Nursing Admin. Research [2 cr.]
NUR 646 – Nursing Leadership Practicum [4 cr.]
135
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
Students need to complete the FAFSA to apply for financial aid. The FAFSA needs to be completed annually. Students would also need to complete the scholarship application each year. Learn more about available Spartan Scholarships.
Yes, the AMP program is a blended program. The BSN portion of the program is on-campus, while the MSN portion is 100% online.
Clinical experiences in the MSN program follow the preceptor model. The MSN Concentration Coordinator will help students to identify preceptors for clinicals, based on qualifications and guidelines established by the SON.
Master of Nursing in Nursing Leadership and Management programs are quickly becoming the new standard for nurses who want to become leaders in the demanding and fast changing world of health care. UNCG’s MSN Nursing Leadership and Management concentration prepares nurses to meet these demands through challenging course work and mentoring from clinical preceptors skilled in real-world leadership.
Students who have completed the MSN Nursing Leadership and Management concentration are eligible to apply to the DNP Post-Master’s program.
Yes, the clinical experiences from the MSN Nursing Leadership and Management concentration can be applied towards the required clinical hours for any DNP program, whether at UNCG or any other accredited DNP program.
Connect with us
For general questions about the program, please reach out to:
Cynthia Bacon,PHD, RN, CNE, NE-BC
Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP) and MSN Leadership & Management Concentration Coordinator 336-334-4648
