Nursing (MS) - Clinical Systems Leadership at The University of Arizona Global

International students can study the Nursing (MS) - Clinical Systems Leadership at The University of Arizona Global on the Arizona Global Direct - Online University of Arizona - Main - Tucson Arizona Online - Online campus in United States of America. This Master degree is available as a Full Time program delivered hybrid in English. The program has a duration of 2 years and is offered at the Arizona Global Direct - Online University of Arizona - Main - Tucson Arizona Online - Online campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 22, 2027.

About Nursing (MS) - Clinical Systems Leadership

****Admissions to the ADN pathways have been paused. We will not be accepting ADN-MS applications at this time.****

This program builds on clinical nursing experience to develop nurse leaders with heightened competencies in delivering patient-centered care that is comprehensive, coordinated and compassionate with emphasis on patient advocacy through systems leadership. The graduate will be prepared to provide leadership in a variety of practice environments and to influence the delivery of complex healthcare to patients across the trajectory of illness to achieve optimal health outcomes. Currently licensed RNs with an Associate Degree in Nursing follow a two year curriculum to earn a Master of Science in Clinical Systems Leadership.

Minimum unit requirements: 41

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Nursing (MS) - Clinical Systems Leadership at The University of Arizona Global

Entry Requirements

Admissions Requirements

Admissions to the ADN pathways have been paused. We will not be accepting ADN-MS applications at this time.

RN License

A current RN license in the state where you now practice with no restriction, encumbrance, or probationary limitations imposed by the applicable Board of Nursing or any judicial entity associated with yourself, your license or your practice. The RN license must be current upon application and throughout the program. RN licenses that expire before classes begin must be updated before starting the program.

Statistics Requirement

To get started in the online MSN in Clinical Systems Leadership program, you'll need to have passed a 3-credit, college-level statistics course in the last 5 years. If you haven't, you'll add one to the start of your program. One option is our online NURS 629 course, Statistical Inference for Evidence-based Practice. If you do need to take a statistics course, ask us about all your options when you talk with one of our enrollment counselors.

Foundational Degree

All applicants must have an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. Find out if your institution is regionally accredited here.

Past GPA

A 3.0 or higher GPA (based on a 4.0 scale), or equivalent, for your associate or bachelor's degree based on one of the following:
- The last 30 credits of your associate program (ADN-MSN track)
- The last 60 credits of your bachelor's program (BSN-MSN track)

Work Experience

Within the last five years, the equivalent of one full year of RN work experience (both tracks).

Students who are practicing RNs in the US but who have an international nursing degree, should have the equivalent of two full years of RN work experience in the United States (50 states) within the last five years.

RN work experience is defined as employment in a role that specifically requires a registered nurse. Nursing practice may be in clinical practice such as clinical nurse in acute care, ambulatory care, home health, case manager for an insurance company, clinic, or home health nurse; or in nursing administration, education, research, or consultation.

English Proficiency

Proof of English proficiency is required for any international applicant born in a country where English is not the official language. Visit the International Applicants page for additional information on this requirement, including exemption details and testing procedures.

Standardized Tests

No standardized tests are required for entrance to this program.

Funding Opportunities

Students in the RN-MSN program may be eligible for university and college funding. All students are encouraged to file an updated FAFSA form each year.

Admissions Deadlines

Students may enter the RN to MS program three times each year. Please visit the College of Nursing's website (https://www.nursing.arizona.edu/rn-msn-curriculum-admissions), and contact our advisors at 520-621-6676 with any questions.

International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information

The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

English Requirements

PTEMin 60
IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 79

English Program Requirements

International applicants whose primary language is not English, or who attended school in a non-English speaking country, regardless of citizenship, must prove English proficiency. To determine whether you need to submit proof of English proficiency

Tuition and Fee Information for Nursing (MS) - Clinical Systems Leadership at The University of Arizona Global

Application Fee 85

How to Apply for Nursing (MS) - Clinical Systems Leadership at The University of Arizona Global

International applicants to Arizona Online campus, Global Direct campus, or a Global Microcampus should choose the Distance Learner (DL) visa type in their Application Profile.
International applicants to the Main campus must currently hold a US visa that permits incidental study.
Please verify your visa eligibility with International Student Services before applying. The application fee is non-refundable and will not be refunded if your visa status is not eligible.
Applicants must meet all Graduate College minimum admission requirements, including English proficiency.
Applicants should be prepared to submit copies of their visa documents, additional transcripts, or degree documentation if requested.
University of Arizona regulations require that all international students on non-immigrant visas carry the University of Arizona student health insurance plan.

Nursing (MS) - Clinical Systems Leadership at The University of Arizona Global

The University of Arizona Global

United States of America, Tucson