Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Leadership
Leadership in Healthcare Ecosystems
Master of Science in Nursing
Linfield’s MSN program, Leadership in Healthcare Ecosystems, incorporates multiple fields of science to address current and future challenges to healthcare delivery. The program addresses these challenges while advocating for sustainable and just healthcare systems. Linfield, known for its student-focused programs, designed this degree to meet the growing needs of the healthcare industry and the work-life balance of nurses.
Program features
Fully online
An accelerated, fully online 12-month full-time format.
A part-time option is available.
10-week terms
Aligning with major holidays and breaks.
Competitive tuition
$690 per credit
Full-time tuition and fees: $22,830
Part-time tuition and fees: $23,430
You will take eight courses (32 total credits) in the MSN program:
- Nursing and the Healthcare Ecosystem
- Policy, Advocacy and Social Justice
- Healthcare Finance and Business Concepts
- Leading Through Change
MSN Leadership
Career options
Healthcare organization executive/administrator
Leader in clinical nursing departments
Nursing faculty
Healthcare lobbyist
Regulatory positions such as the nursing state board
Clinical research
Informatics nurse/systems analyst
Nurse ethicist
Meet our MSN faculty
Gary Laustsen: Professor, MSN Program Director
Henny Breen: Professor
Kathryn Crabtree: Assistant Professor
Ingrid Flanders: Assistant Professor
Kiki Fornero: Assistant Professor
Elizabeth Straus: Assistant Professor
Morgan A. Torris-Hedlund: Assistant Professor
Ericka Waidley: Assistant Professor
Mindy Zeitzer: Assistant Professor
Request more information
Do you have questions about the MSN leadership program at Linfield? Reach out! We'd love to connect with you.
Gary Laustsen, PhD, FNP, RN
Professor and MSN Program Director
Linfield University Portland Campus
971-369-4163
glaustsen@linfield.edu
Professor and MSN Program Director
Linfield University Portland Campus
971-369-4163
glaustsen@linfield.edu
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Ready to apply?
Take the next step! We are now accepting applications for spring 2022.
Attend a virtual information session
Join nursing faculty and admission representatives to learn more about the program and application process.