Phillip Engelkemier
- Position
- Director of Recruitment and Retention, Office of Student Services
- Organization
- West Virginia University
Master of Science in Nursing - Leadership
The Nursing Leadership (MSN-NL) specialty track prepares nurses to shape the future of healthcare through visionary, evidence-based leadership. Designed for professionals ready to advance into influential roles, this program builds the knowledge and skills needed to lead with integrity, drive organizational change, and elevate the quality of care across diverse healthcare settings.
This 36 credit hour program is offered both part-time (8 semesters) and full-time (6 semesters) and is fully online, using a blend of asynchronous and synchronous coursework.
Leadership for Modern Healthcare: Develop the ability to evaluate, apply, and sustain evidence-based leadership strategies that improve patient care delivery and organizational performance.
Focus on Innovation & Accountability: Learn to create forward-thinking healthcare environments that prioritize patient safety, quality outcomes, workforce engagement, and financial stewardship.
Impact at Every Level: Gain the tools to lead within clinical systems, academic settings, and global health environments.
In-State Tuition: Regardless of residency, MSN-NL students are eligible for in-state tuition.
Computer skills are required of all students, and access to adequate computing equipment is required.
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Rebecca Lorraine Smeltzer, DNP, MBA, RN
- Position
- Teaching Assistant Professor, Adult Health Department
- Organization
- West Virginia University
Accreditation
The Baccalaureate Degree Program in Nursing, Master's Degree Program in Nursing, Post-master’s APRN Certificate Programs, and Doctor of Nursing Practice Program at West Virginia University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.