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Earn your Health Systems Management Master of Science in Nursing degree from one of America’s top universities

VUSN's Health Systems Management Master of Science in Nursing distance learning program is specifically structured for the working healthcare professional. This program is designed to help you advance your current career, as well as give you the knowledge and skills to explore other options. This degree prepares you to effectively work in today’s dynamic and complex healthcare environment.

What career opportunities can I take advantage of after I earn a Health Systems Management Master of Science in Nursing degree?

The Health Care Systems Manager

The Health Care Systems manager is a Registered Nurse prepared at the Master’s level, whose focus is on the management of health care delivery in various organizations. Health Systems Managers are prepared to manage the delivery of nursing and health care services across multiple settings and specialty areas. Graduates have the breadth of management knowledge and skills needed to perform effectively and assume leadership positions in health care delivery organizations.

You can achieve this position by combining the Health Systems Management Master of Science in Nursing degree program, with the credentials of a registered nurse licensure.

What skills will I learn?

You will learn to:

  • Define, implement and maintain standards for quality patient care;
  • Develop, manage and evaluate work teams.
  • Maintain fiscal accountability;
  • Implement processes and programs to achieve financial targets;
  • Implement processes and programs to achieve continual improvement in care delivery;
  • Develop, performance counsel and evaluate assigned staff;
  • Mentor staff to boost individual and team performance and competency;
  • Collaborate effectively across disciplines and health care settings to enhance integration of services and care delivery;
  • Facilitate clear communication of expectations and accountabilities to assigned staff;
  • Demonstrate collaborative problem solving abilities;
  • Implement and manage change;
  • Engage support from supervisors, subordinates and peers in meeting organizational goals;
  • Balance strategic, financial, operational, quality and interpersonal responsibilities;
  • Participate in research.