The AUM MSN in Health Systems Leadership prepares nurses for top leadership roles. This program focuses on:
Degrees and Certificates
Nursing (MSN) – Health Systems Leader
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Why AUM?
Affordable, Career-Focused Education
At AUM, you’ll find small class sizes, personalized learning, and valuable professional networks. Our programs are practical and designed to help you advance your career.
Program Requirements
Master of Science in Nursing Program:
Hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
Hold an earned Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree with an upper division nursing major from a program accredited by either the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing(ACEN), formerly known as the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
Registered Nurse License
Evidence of an unencumbered registered nurse license in the applicant’s state with license number to practice.
Current Professional Resume
Personal Statement
Official Transcripts
Three Professional References
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score is required if English is not the first language
Auburn University at Montgomery TOEFL code is 1036. Please see admission requirements for AUM Graduate Studies for International students under Admission Graduate Studies International Students for further information.
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Healthcare organizations look for managers who are skilled in the clinical and managerial sides. Nurse managers, for instance, have 24-hour accountability and responsibility for a direct care unit and provide the vital link between the administrative strategic plan and the point of care. Health systems leaders, then, are able to drive and manage the one thing common to all healthcare settings: change.
Earning the American Organization for Nursing Leadership Nurse Manager Certification enables nurse leaders to validate their leadership skills, showcase their commitment to excellence in care, and promote innovative practices within the nursing profession.
Yes, many of our MSN candidates work as RNs full time. The program is online but clinical hours take place in your own community (in most cases). In addition, students will come to campus at pre-arranged times for intensive experiences such as orientation, evaluation, and simulation experiences.
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College of Nursing and Health Sciences
At AUM’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences, you will have hands-on learning experiences, working side by side with scholars and researchers using state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment.
Our academic departments include the School of Nursing, Medical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences, and Communication Disorders. To help you pay for college, you might qualify for one of our scholarships.
Official Degree Name
Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Health Systems Leader
