Health Systems Nurse Leadership
Our Master of Health Systems Nurse Leadership is designed for BSN nurses who want to develop advanced leadership skills and competencies.
Spring Application Deadline: Dec. 15
Overview
This program will inform health care delivery by preparing students with the capacity to identify and lead in a health care system. Students will learn financial principles, health care delivery, quality and safety principles, and management of health care systems.
Program Length 16 months (5 terms) | Start Fall and Spring terms | Time Commitment 18-24 hours per week |
Tuition and Fees
The tuition and fees at Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing may be adjusted at any time. For more information, please contact our Business Office.
Graduate tuition | Per credit hour |
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$834 |
Fees | Per term |
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$175 |
Admission Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning
- Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in all undergraduate coursework
- Official transcripts from all institutions where credit was earned
- Current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume
- Current unencumbered, unrestricted Missouri licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or a multi-state compact license and in good standing
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) provider status
- Two letters of reference from individuals who can address the applicant’s academic skills, including oral and written communication skills and clinical competence
- A personal statement that addresses desired area of specialization, personal attributes that will contribute to successful accomplishments of the program, and career goals
Curriculum
Course | Credit hours |
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Health Promotion Theory & Population Health | 3 |
Foundations of Scholarly Writing & Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
Course | Credit hours |
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Health Systems Policy | 3 |
Leadership & Collaboration for Quality & Safety | 3 |
Course | Credit hours |
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Designing Care Delivery Alternatives | 3 |
Healthcare Informatics, Economics, & Financial Principles | 3 |
Course | Credit hours |
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Applied Economics & Finance | 3 |
Strategic Planning For Healthcare | 3 |
Course | Credit hours |
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Leadership & Management Practicum | 3 |
Quality & Performance Improvement in Healthcare Systems | 3 |
Total minimum credit hours | 30 |
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Courses and sequencing are subject to change.
Faculty

Elise Schaller, DNP, MHA, APRN, CPNP-PC
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