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Masters Specialty Area
(formerly Nursing Administration)
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Nursing and Health Systems Leadership (Nursing Administration) integrates nursing science, business principles, organizational behavior, and resource management to prepare nurses to participate as full partners in managing and leading health care organizations.
This is accomplished by a course of study that prepares graduates to support clinical practice, administration, education, research, and the expansion of nursing knowledge at the organizational level. Graduates have found positions in executive management and administration, and positions as educators, informaticists, and researchers.
Nursing and health care administration offer evolving and challenging roles for the advanced practice nurse. This program provides a solid foundation for providing leadership in the rapidly changing health care environment. The program prepares nurses for management and administrative positions in a variety of settings related to health care.
The curriculum provides coursework in finance, labor relations and management, organizational strategy, policy, marketing, informatics, and leadership.
Students do residencies at acute care and community hospitals throughout California and with various health care businesses. Students typically possess a broad range of experience. While it is not necessary to have management experience to enter the program, many students already do hold positions in management and leadership, bringing an important real-life perspective to in-class discussions.
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| "The education that I received . . . has enabled me to shift my administrative thinking from the unit level to a more global level. The contacts I made were priceless and the advisors are always there if you need them. I feel my education at UCSF has provided me with the ability to perform many different types of jobs in the years to come." Virginia Hodge, Manager, Special Projects, UCSF Medical Center |
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The curriculum provides coursework in finance, labor relations and management, organizational strategy, policy, marketing, informatics and leadership.
Students take courses in:
Additional courses emphasize the role of information technology in the redesign and management of health care organizations across the spectrum of community-based settings. Case management can be studied by special arrangement. Home care, occupational, and public health administration are additional focus options.
Students typically possess a broad range of experience. While it is not necessary to have management experience to enter the program, many students already do hold positions in management and leadership, bringing an important real-life perspective to in-class discussions.
Students do residencies at acute care and community hospitals throughout California and with various healthcare businesses.
| "The administration program has opened doors for me to enable me to choose to move to a new career or remain in my present position
(patient care manager at UCSF Medical Center) with skills that not only make my work easier (more organized, efficient, and focused), but more interesting." Cindy Weiner, Patient Care Manager, UCSF Medical Center |
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Jane Hirsch, RN, MS, directs the Nursing Administration program.
Her experience includes many years as nursing/healthcare administrator, including 9 years as Chief Nursing Officer at UCSF Medical Center, and a broad background in executive healthcare management, consultation and education. She is also a member of the Association of California Nurse Leaders.
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Linda Gregory
"I applied to the UCSF School of Nursing because of its excellent program, reputation, and the faculty to match. Upon entering the doors of the University, I was inspired to learn. The academic environment is hypnotic, the professors are world-renowned researchers, lecturers and authors, and still remain approachable. The nursing curriculum at UCSF is challenging . . . my experience at UCSF enriched my professional development. I garnered a tremendous volume of knowledge and gained a renewed respect for the nursing profession, and for myself, as I grew as a person. My credentials in Nursing Administration qualified me for a substantial promotion to my current position as Manager-Director of the Coalition for Nursing Careers in California. Those who are considering the pursuit of an advanced degree in Nursing Administration should recognize the merits of this prestigious program."
Cindy Weiner
"The administration program has opened doors for me to enable me to choose to move to a new career or remain in my present position (patient care manager at UCSF Medical Center) with skills that not only make my work easier (more organized, efficient, and focused), but more interesting. I feel confident knowing the program is excellent and proud to have graduated from such a great school."
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Curriculum information is available from the following web page.
Q: What is nursing administration?
A: Nursing administrations is the specialty that integrates nursing science, business principles, organizational behavior, and resource management to prepare nurses to participate as full partners in managing and leading healthcare organizations. This is accomplished by a course of study that prepares graduates to support clinical practice, administration, education, research, and the expansion of nursing knowledge at the organizational level.
Q: What types of positions do M.S. graduates in nursing administration secure?
A: Our graduates work in positions in various healthcare settings, healthcare-related industry, and education. Job titles might include: Nurse manager, patient care manager, assistant director, executive, hospital administrator, case manager, and project manager.
Q: What is the salary range for nurse administrators?
A: The first level management salary range in the San Francisco Bay area is $80,000-$110,000. Mid-level manager salaries range from $110,000-140,000 and executive manager salaries range from $150,000 and up. These salaries depend on experience and "fit", as well as education. In some organizations, other benefits may be negotiated.
Q: Does the UCSF curriculum meet the requirements for American Nurses Association certification in Nursing Administration?
A: Yes, the program meets the academic unit requirements, but you also need some actual experience in order to take the examination. Your residency units can be applied towards your practical experience requirements.
Q: Is previous management experience necessary?
A: Previous management experience is not necessary. However, those students who are in management positions or who have had management experience are better able to see the application of the course work.
Q: Is it possible to do the program part time?
A: Yes, but this should be discussed with your advisor. Classes are typically offered so that no more than 2 days per week are required for full time study.
Q: What types of practical experiences are available as part of the program?
A: It is possible to do your residency in a wide variety of settings. We have relationships with many healthcare organizations as well as with companies in the private sector. The residency experience is only limited by the student’s imagination.
Q: Is the curriculum available on the Web?
A: Currently we have no courses that are completely on the Web, however, we do utilize the Web to support course work and group projects.
Q: Where can I learn more about nursing administration as a field of specialization?
A: The home page of the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) is a good place to start (http://www.aone.org/). Other websites of interest include the American Hospital Association (http://www.hospitalconnect.com/aha/about/index.html), the Association of California Nurse Leaders (http://www.acnl.org/cgi-bin/acnlpub/default.asp), the California Healthcare Association (http://www.calhealth.org/), and the AHA site for affiliated organizations (http://www.hospitalconnect.com/). See the ANA Web site (http://www.ana.org/) for information about certification.
Q: How do I know if a career in nursing administration is right for me?
A: Nurses working in the area of administration might say:
Q: Where do I request an application for the program at UCSF?
A: See below. Also, you may request an application directly from the Department of Community Health Systems (415) 476-1504. They will also put you in touch with a faculty member who can answer any questions you might have.
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