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The Nursing Administration Program requires completion of a written comprehensive Capstone project as part of the degree requirements.
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The Nursing Administration Program prepares nurse administrators for interprofessional practice in today's complex, changing, dynamic health care environment. Application of advanced nursing management principles is applied in the final practicum course.
Join us in congratulating Miriam Ford, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Nursing Program, the recipient of the Yale School of Nursing Distinguished Alumnae Award for 2016. This is awarded for having demonstrated achievement or distinction in her career, contributions to her community, or to Yale School of Nursing. The Yale School of Nursing's Distinguished Alumna/us Award was created in 1973, and since then, over 76 alumnae/i have been honored.
Mercy College has partnered with Suburban Hospital Alliance member hospitals, New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) and 119 Local Heath Care Workers to bring affiliates discounted tuition rates of 15% at Mercy College.
Learn more about the Suburban Hospital Alliance and the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA).
Graduates of the nursing administration program obtain leadership and management positions at hospitals and healthcare agencies including Montefiore Medical Center, Westchester Medical Center, Visiting Nurse Service among others.
Joy (Elrona) Smith, RN, M.S. '18 is featured in IBM's new advertising campaign "Problem Solvers" which profiles her role as a caregiver who uses the company's line of analytics tools to improve patient outcomes. As a Case Manager for Montefiore Health System, Joy is an outspoken advocate for a personalized approach to treatment.
The program is designed for so that students can take three to nine credits per semester. The curriculum is organized into core courses and specialization courses. Specialization courses are offered before or concurrently with the practicum course.
Requirements for matriculation and admission into the Master of Science program in nursing are:
*Eligible for the Bridge Program if student has obtained a non-nursing baccalaureate degree and an associate degree in nursing.
**Students with a GPA less than 3.0 will be considered for admission. Student will meet (in-person or by phone) with the program co-director. For questions about admission requirements or questions in general, please contact the Nursing Program at (914) 674-7865.
Upon admission students are assigned a faculty adviser. The faculty adviser assesses the credit requirements necessary for completion of the program and to develop a long-term plan of study.
Graduate courses taken at other institutions prior to admission at Mercy College may, if pertinent to the plan of study, be credited to the graduate degree. Transfer credits are limited to six credits taken within the last five years in which the student has received a grade of B or above. Transfer courses taken prior to admission will not be computed in the quality point average.
It is expected that students will fulfill the requirements for their graduate degree by registered over successive sessions. For non-cohort programs, summer registration is not required. Registration is accomplished by either enrolling in classes or maintaining matriculation. The Maintenance of Matriculation fee is processed as a registration.
Students who have not maintained matriculation and wish to return to their program within one year after their last course will be charged the Maintenance of Matriculation fee for each missed term. Maintenance of matriculation without attending classes is limited to one year. Activated U.S. Military Reservists are not required to pay the Maintenance of Matriculation fee.
Practicum is a 120-hour precepted experience in the student's specialty track - Education or Administration. Students should be in touch with their faculty advisor at least one semester before they are scheduled to begin. Students must be in good academic standing with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, to enroll in Practicum.
Requirements include:
*Please note: If your State Board or Nursing does not permit students enrolled in programs out-of-state to do their practicum in their resident state, you may be required to obtain a New York State RN license.
The agency may request any/all of the following PRIOR TO starting the on-site practicum:
Students will upload the requisite documentation into CastleBranch.
It is recommended that you start assembling copies of lab values and documentation of necessary requirements.
The cumulative GPA for both good academic standing and degree conferral is a 3.0. A student admitted as a Special Matriculant is required to achieve a 3.0 average or better after completing a certain number of credits as stipulated by their respective program. Grades are subject to review by the faculty advisor and program director at the end of each term. It the academic average falls below 3.0 the student will be placed on academic probation.
All students who have a GPA below 3.0 will be placed on academic probation. It a student will not be able to achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.0 within a reasonable time, the student will be dismissed form the program. If a student receives a grade of F or FW in any course the student may be subject to dismissal from the college. For all students on probation, future registrations must be reviewed and approved by the Director as well as the school dean.
In all subsequent terms in which the student is on probation the student is required to achieve a term of 3.0 or better. If the 3.0 or higher is not achieved the student will be dismissed. Students who receive a grade of less than B may be required to repeat the course. Students will be allowed to repeat a course only once.
To be eligible for graduation students must complete all coursework with a GPA of 3.0 or better.
The master's degree in nursing at Mercy College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791.
The master’s degree in nursing at Mercy College is accredited by the New York Board of Regents, New York State Education Department, 89 Washington Avenue, Board of Regents, Room 110 EB, Albany, New York 12234
Requirements for the degree must be completed within five years from the candidate's date of matriculation (exclusive of time spent in the Armed Forces). Exceptions may be made by the director of the program if students request:
The program is designed for students to take six - nine credits per semester. The curriculum is organized into core courses and specialization courses. Specialization courses are offered prior to the practicum course. All courses are offered either onsite and online (hybrid) or online.
By the end of this program, students should be able to:
The graduate nursing program is designed to prepare students in Nursing Administration or Nursing Education to: