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MSN Healthcare Organizational Leadership

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The MSN Healthcare Organizational Leadership track opens doors to leadership positions in health education, program development, consultation, and administration. Developed and directed by internationally-recognized Johns Hopkins nursing faculty, the program taps nursing’s unique perspective at the front line of patient care to manage, evaluate, and improve an evolving health care delivery system.

Students earning a MSN with a focus in Healthcare Organizational Leadership will be immersed in the learning of evidence-based decision making and outcomes management. With modern technology ever evolving, students can become facilitators in innovative redesigns of health care delivery systems while emphasizing nursing core values of quality care.

Graduates are eligible to apply for certifications available for nurse executives: American Nurses Credentialing Center, American Organization for Nursing Leadership.

Program Details
  • Full- or Part-time
  • Online
  • MSN

Tuition & Fees

Estimated Tuition Cost: $1,881 per credit See Cost of Attendance Details
Financial Aid: There are numerous options for financing your education including grants, scholarships, federal loans, and employment programs. Learn more.


Upcoming Deadlines

Fall entry: Jan 15
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Curriculum

Healthcare Organizational Leadership

This program consists of 34 credits and 504 clinical hours, and offers synchronous and asynchronous class sessions.

For students who started the program in 2023 or earlier, access your part time plan of study (POS) or full time plan of study through these links.

Full Time – starting Fall 2024

  • Leadership Role Identity and Career Development (2)

  • Leadership and Organizational Culture: Theories and Practice in Contemporary Healthcare (3)

  • Biostatistics for Evidence-Based Practice (3)

  • Healthcare Economics for Management and Practice (2)

  • Healthcare Organizational Leadership Practicum I (2, 112 cl)

  • Advanced Nursing Health Policy (2)

  • The Research Process and Its Application to Evidence-Based Practice (3)

  • Healthcare Finance (2)

  • Foundations of Healthcare Quality and Safety (2)

  • Healthcare Organizational Leadership Practicum II (3, 168 cl)

  • Leadership: Organizational Dynamics, Complexities, and Change (3)

  • Healthcare Organizational Leadership Practicum III (4, 224 cl)

  • Philosophical, Theoretical & Ethical Basis of Advanced Nursing Practice (3)

Part Time – starting Fall 2024

  • Healthcare Economics for Management and Practice (2)

  • Biostatistics for Evidence-Based Practice (3)

  • The Research Process and Its Application to Evidence-Based Practice (3)

  • Advanced Nursing Health Policy (2)

  • Health Finance (2)

  • Foundations of Healthcare Quality and Safety (2)

  • Leadership Role Identity and Career Development (2)

  • Leadership and Organizational Culture: Theories and Practice in Contemporary Healthcare (3)

  • Philosophical, Theoretical & Ethical Basis of Advanced Nursing Practice (3)
  • Healthcare Organizational Leadership Practicum I (2, 112 cl)

  • Healthcare Organizational Leadership Practicum II (3, 168 cl)

  • Leadership: Organizational Dynamics, Complexities, and Change (3)

  • Healthcare Organizational Leadership Practicum III (4, 224 cl)

Please note, curriculum, credit hours, and sequencing are subject to change.

*Transfer of credit is granted on an individual basis. Please see the transfer of credit policy and complete the form to make a request.

“Little did I anticipate upon joining this program that it would mold me into the confident leader I am today. Surrounded by like-minded nurse leaders and supportive faculty, this invaluable experience has surpassed all expectations.”
Katie Hegarty RN, BSN, OCN, CBCN
Katie Hegarty, RN, BSN, OCN, CBCN

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Tuition & Other Costs

Financial aid

View the costs for the MSN Healthcare Organizational Leadership Program.
2023 – 2024 Full-Time Track

2023 – 2024 Part-Time Track

Scholarships & Grants: Grants are awards based on financial need that do not have to be repaid. Many students also benefit from scholarships and awards based on merit. Learn more.

Loans: Many students will avail themselves of loans to help finance their School of Nursing education. If necessary, we encourage you to borrow only what is absolutely essential to cover your educational costs. Learn more.

Employment: Many students locate part-time employment to help pay education expenses. Numerous positions are available on campus and within various community based organizations. These jobs provide students with opportunities to gain practical work experience. Most positions are funded through the Federal Work-Study Program. Learn more.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • At least one letter should come from a recent or current direct supervisor/manager (the person who is responsible for your performance evaluation)

  • At least one letter should come from an academic faculty member who can speak to your ability to successfully complete a demanding graduate level academic and clinical program.

  • The third letter can come from a second academic faculty member or an individual in a leadership position who can speak to your clinical abilities.

  • Personal references from colleagues, friends, or family members do not meet the requirement.

  • If you are unable to provide one of the reference letters above, please upload a statement of explanation to your application.

Please include the following information in your resume or CV:

  • Work experience (include dates, sites and locations; paid and unpaid; any residency participation)

  • Education Background

  • Scholarly activities (research, presentations, publications, honors, awards)

  • Professional activities (leadership, certifications, professional organization membership, service on committees)

  • Community Service/Volunteerism

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