Nursing Administration

The Nursing Administration program provides registered nurses with the tools to lead complex integrated healthcare delivery systems and to manage patients with complex health problems. This online program is based on evidence-based management principles that foster a culture of collaborative decision making and innovative strategies that support positive patient and staff outcomes.

The Nursing Administration program is designed for adult learners who can be either part-time or full-time students. Faculty advisor works with students to develop an individualized program of study within the framework of the curriculum and the student's needs.

Thirty-six (36) credits are required this specialty. Core courses (15 credits) are NURS 620 Nursing Research; NURS 630 Information Systems in Health Care; NURS 639 Disciplinary Knowledge; and NURS 609 Introduction to Health Policy. Eighteen credits of nursing administration are required plus one 3 credit elective. The specialty course are NURS 662 Management and Leadership in Healthcare Organizations; NURS 663 Analysis of Healthcare Delivery; NURS 664 Seminar and Practicum in Nursing; NURS 665 Clinical Economics and Finance; NURS 661 Human Resource Management; NURS 774 Best Practices in Healthcare Management; NURS 775 Capstone Field Study.

Nursing Administration/MBA
The Masters in Nursing/Masters in Business Administration (MS/MBA) is a dual degree program jointly sponsored by the University of Hawaii School of Nursing and Shidler College of Business. Individuals will receive both degrees in three years. This part-time program offers participants a challenging, relevant and integrated course of study designed to prepare graduates with the breadth and depth of knowledge and skills needed to manage and lead operations in increasingly complex healthcare environments. This program employs the latest technology in videoconferencing over the Internet so you do not have to leave your home or office to attend classes.

Potential students are offered a free GMAT prep course given by Kaplan. Once admitted students are provided a laptop computer with video camera. Each semester each student will receive $150 book credit.
In addition to the requirements for admission to the School of Nursing, potential students must Score 600 or above on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT); submit statement of objectives and have two years of post-baccalaureate work experience.

This program requires 57 credits. Nursing courses (27 credits) are NURS 620 Nursing Research (3); NURS 639 Disciplinary Knowledge (3); and NURS 609 Introduction to Health Policy (3); NURS 662 Management and Leadership in Healthcare Organizations (3); NURS 663 Analysis of Healthcare Delivery (3); NURS 664 Seminar and Practicum in Nursing (3); NURS 661 Human Resource Management (3); NURS 774 Best Practices in Healthcare Management (3); NURS 775 Capstone Field Study (3) cross listed with Business; Elective (3).
Business courses (30 credits) are BUS 621 Business Statistics (1.5); BUS 622 Economic Foundations of Strategy (1.5); BUS623 Marketing Management (3); BUS 624 Accounting for Decision Making (3); BUS625 Leadership and Communication (1.5); BUS626 Organizational Behavior (1.5); BUS629 Managerial Finance (3); BUS627; Business, Government, and External Environment (1.5); BUS628: Ethics (1.5); BUS630 Managing Information Technology for Strategic Advantage (1.5); BUS631 Supply Chain Management (1.5) BUS 632 Business Policy & Strategy (3) BUS 696 Capstone Field Study (3) cross listed with Nursing; Elective (3).

Contact Information:
Dr. Paulette Williams
Assistant Professor
Program Director
University of Hawaii at Manoa
School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene
2528 McCarthy Mall, Webster 412
Honolulu, HI 96822
Email: paulette@hawaii.edu