Health Systems Leadership Option: 21-24 Credits
This option prepares registered nurses to assume leadership and administrative positions in inpatient, outpatient, community-based, and academic settings. Students gain knowledge and competency in financial and human capital management, as well as strategies for responding to the ethical and legal issues encountered in administrative roles. The HSL core courses are offered online. Practicum experiences are arranged by the student to meet identified learning needs. There is a required two-day, on-campus immersion during the last practicum course.
| Required Courses or Equivalency: 15-18 Credits | ||
| NURS 555 | Nursing Ethics | 3 credits |
| NURS 641A | Nursing Leadership Development | 3 credits |
| NURS 642A | Quality and Information Management | 3 credits |
| NURS 643A | Communication and Relationship Management | 3 credits |
| NURS 644A | Health Care Management |
3 credits |
| NURS 645A | Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Healthcare Environments | 3 credits |
| Health Systems Leadership Practicum: 6 Credits (360 hours) | ||
| NURS 631A | Health System Leadership Practicum I | 1-3 credits |
| NURS 632A | Health System Leadership Practicum II | 1-3 credits |
| NURS 633A | Health System Leadership Practicum III | 1-3 credits |

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SPS QUICK LINKS
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
DNP & Graduate Admission Contact
Virtual Campus Admissions
Phone: (866) 380-5323
Email: guonlineadmissions@gonzaga.edu
BSN & Undergraduate Admission Contact
Marcy Heldt, Program Assistant
Department of Nursing
Phone:(509) 313-3580
Email: heldt@gonzaga.edu
CURRENT STUDENTS
DNP Program Contact
Cindy Arlt, Program Assistant
Department of Nursing
Phone: (509) 313-3588
Email: arltc@gonzaga.edu
MSN: Nurse Practitioner Programs Contact
Molly Wood, Program Assistant
Department of Nursing
Phone: (509) 313-6640
Email: woodm@gonzaga.edu
MSN: HSL & Nurse Ed Programs Contact
Ana Chavez, Program Assistant
Department of Nursing
Phone: (509) 313-3548
Email: chaveza@gonzaga.edu
RN to MSN Program Contact
Ana Chavez, Program Assistant
Department of Nursing
Phone: (509) 313-3548
Email: chaveza@gonzaga.edu
BSN Program Contact
Marcy Heldt, Program Assistant
Department of Nursing
Phone: (509) 313-3580
Email: heldt@gonzaga.edu
DNP & Graduate Admission Contact
Virtual Campus Admissions
Phone: (866) 380-5323
Email: guonlineadmissions@gonzaga.edu
BSN & Undergraduate Admission Contact
Marcy Heldt, Program Assistant
Department of Nursing
Phone:(509) 313-3580
Email: heldt@gonzaga.edu
CURRENT STUDENTS
DNP Program Contact
Cindy Arlt, Program Assistant
Department of Nursing
Phone: (509) 313-3588
Email: arltc@gonzaga.edu
MSN: Nurse Practitioner Programs Contact
Molly Wood, Program Assistant
Department of Nursing
Phone: (509) 313-6640
Email: woodm@gonzaga.edu
MSN: HSL & Nurse Ed Programs Contact
Ana Chavez, Program Assistant
Department of Nursing
Phone: (509) 313-3548
Email: chaveza@gonzaga.edu
RN to MSN Program Contact
Ana Chavez, Program Assistant
Department of Nursing
Phone: (509) 313-3548
Email: chaveza@gonzaga.edu
BSN Program Contact
Marcy Heldt, Program Assistant
Department of Nursing
Phone: (509) 313-3580
Email: heldt@gonzaga.edu
