Nurse Administration Master’s Degree
A Master’s degree in Nursing with a specialization in Nurse Administration prepares practicing RNs for leadership roles in work settings where they may be involved in making decisions about how to best use available nursing resources. Nurse Administration students also gain the skills necessary to have positive relationships with staff members and the communities they serve. Graduates from this program can be instruments of change for the better in the health care organizations they choose to work in.
This program helps students further develop their communication and critical thinking skills, as well as their organizational abilities. It is a good choice for a person who enjoys solving problems as part of their job duties. Examples of the kinds of courses you would be taking in this program include:
• Advances in Clinical Nursing Practices
• Conceptual & Theoretical Foundations for Nursing
• Informatics & Nursing Technology
• Issues and Trends Relevant to Nursing
• Nursing Care Delivery Systems
• Research for Evidence Based Nursing Practice
• Resources for the Delivery of Nursing Care
• Vulnerable Populations: Nursing Perspectives
Career Options
Nurse Administration graduates can find work in hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care organizations that employ nursing staff. They may have any of the following job titles:
• Assistant Director
• Case Manager
• Hospital Administrator
• Nurse Manager
• Patient Care Manager
• Project Manager
