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RN to MSN Nursing Leadership and Administration

Herzing University, United States
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Course Overview

An MSN in Nursing Leadership and Administration is an excellent option for registered nurses who picture themselves transitioning into a leadership role in a clinical setting. As a nurse administrator, nurse manager, or nurse executive, your responsibilities may include big-picture strategic planning and day-to-day operations.

Earning your master’s degree in this concentration can help you qualify for the management and leadership positions you’ve always wanted.

Our RN to MSN-NLA degree options are designed for registered nurses with an associate degree (ADN/ASN/AASN) in nursing looking for the shortest path to becoming a nurse leader and administrator:

  • An accelerated RN to MSN-NLA path for RNs seeking the fastest route to an MSN in Nursing Leadership and Administration

  • An RN to BSN to MSN-NLA track for RNs who also want to earn a BSN on their way to earning an MSN

With Herzing University bridging the educational gap to the career of your dreams IS possible. As your lifelong partner in learning, we exist to help you walk your unique career path.

General Eligibility

  • Live in a state where Herzing University is authorized to offer the RN to MSN program.

  • Hold a current, active, and unrestricted license as a registered nurse (RN) in the same state where they practice.

  • Hold an associate degree (ADN/ASN/AASN) in nursing from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university.

  • Participate in an interview to identify your goals and determine if the program is right for you

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

What You'll Study

1 Modules

16.00 semester credit hours required

  • English Composition II

  • Statistics

  • Advanced Leadership and Management

  • Community and Public Health Nursing

  • Dimensions of Advanced Nursing Practice

Required Core Courses

18.00 semester credit hours required

  • Health Policy and Management

  • Theoretical Foundations for Nursing

  • Technology and Nursing Informatics in Advanced Practice

  • Organizational Systems and Behaviors

  • Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice

  • Advanced Pathophysiology

Required Courses in Nursing Leadership Concentration

18.00 semester credit hours are required.

  •  Advanced Health Assessment

  • Advanced Pharmacology

  • Healthcare Economics, Finance, and Resource Management

  • Leading and Managing Complex Organizations

  • Dynamic Healthcare Leadership Practicum

  • Transformation of Care in Health Delivery Systems Practicum

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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