Nursing (Health Care Innovation), MS
Health Care, Innovation, law, nursing
Advance your career with this interdisciplinary program designed for working nurses who aspire to lead change in health care. This degree combines nursing leadership, evidence-based practice and health care innovation, preparing you to drive system-wide improvements, implement solutions and enhance patient care quality.
The Master of Science program in nursing with a concentration in health care innovation features a curriculum blending nursing science, change management, policy, finance, technology and entrepreneurship. You develop the skills to redesign health care systems, improve patient outcomes and lead in executive, administrative and informatics roles. Grounded in evidence-based leadership and innovation, this program equips you with the expertise to shape the future of health care.
GI Bill® benefits
This new program is not yet approved for use with GI Bill® benefits.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/.
- College/school:
Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation
- Location: Online
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
33 credit hours including the required applied project course (NUR 593)
Require Core (3 credit hours) Concentration (12 credit hours) Other Requirements (15 credit hours) Culminating Experience (3 credit hours)
HCI 538 Innovation and the Individual (3) or
NUR 501 Individual and Innovation Leadership in Health Care (3)
HCI 542 Systems Thinking in a Complex Environment (3)
HCI 544 Information Technology (IT) for Health Care Innovation (3)
HCI 548 Advanced Principles and Concepts of Innovation (3)
HCI 550 Health Care Policy and Innovation (3)
DNP 602 Evaluating Research for Practice (3)
NUR 502 Advanced Health Assessment and Health Promotion (2)
NUR 503 Advanced Health Assessment, Pathophysiology and Pharmacotherapeutics for Health Promotion II (3)
NUR 509 Clinical Prevention and Population Health Practicum (1)
NUR 544 Theoretical Foundations for Nursing (3)
NUR 529 Role-focused Practicum: Patient Safety and Health Care Quality for the Nurse Leader (3)
NUR 593 Applied Project (3)
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S.
applicants | International
applicants | English
proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = ''A'') in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = ''A'') in an applicable master's degree program.
Applicants are required to submit:
- graduate admissions application and application fee
- official transcripts
- resume
- proof of completion of a statistics course with a ''C'' or better
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residency by scoring at least 4 on the Internet-based TOEFL® (iBT), or a score of 80 if taken before January 21, 2026 in a testing center; 6.5 on the IELTS; or 105 on the Duolingo English test.
Applicants applying to the RN to MS bridge option (those who will not have a bachelor's degree in nursing conferred before enrolling in the MS in nursing program) need to provide a transcript that shows at least 72 earned undergraduate credit hours from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent to apply to the master's degree program.
An interview with faculty may be required for applicants who have a bachelor's degree in nursing or higher. Applicants to the RN to MS bridge option are required to interview with faculty.
Students who are admitted with an associate degree will be required to complete additional coursework in their plan of study.
Completion of a statistics course with a "C" or better (scale is 4.00 = "A") should be evident on the applicant's transcripts, although applicants may still be admitted to the program with additional required coursework in statistics. Statistics is a required prerequisite for all MS programs in nursing.
Applicants must be able to verify U.S. citizenship or lawful immigration status. Applicants must live in or be able to come to an authorized state in the U.S. for any required clinical or practicum experiences.
Licensure requirements: Applicants for the MS in nursing and MS program in nursing with a concentration in nursing education must meet one of the following criteria:
- Applicants must hold a current unencumbered RN license in an authorized state in which they plan to do clinical practicums.
- Applicants who have recently graduated from a BSN program must provide proof of a valid U.S. RN license before beginning any courses in the second semester of the master's degree program.
Health and Safety Requirements: Students recommended for admission must meet health and safety requirements by established deadlines, including a passing disposition on a background clearance, satisfactory completion of a substance screen, and other requirements as a condition of admission.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | Online | Rolling |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | Online | Rolling |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | Online | Rolling |
Graduates of this innovative online MSN program are prepared for leadership roles across diverse health care settings. Career opportunities include:
- clinical director
- health care administrator
- informatics specialist
- nurse executive
- policy analyst
- quality improvement leader
With expertise in policy, finance and technology, graduates can drive change in hospitals, health systems, government agencies and beyond.
RN licensure is required for admission to this program. No additional licensure or certifications will result from completion of this program.
Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation
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HLTHN 300
nursingandhealth@asu.edu
602-496-2644
Admission deadlines
Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
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ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced tuition rate to non-resident graduate students who qualify. Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information: https://graduate.asu.edu/wiche.
