Program Overview

Program Overview

The Earl and Nancy Hutto Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Nursing Leadership is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and prepares the advanced nurse for jobs in nursing executive leadership and management.

Program Details

• Next Start Date: January 7
• Credit Hours: 39
• Course Length: 8 and 16 weeks
• Estimated Program Length: 24 months

Why Study Nursing Leadership at UWF?

Recognized as a "Best Online Nursing School Master's Program" in 2025 by the Princeton Review, University of West Florida's online nursing leadership master's degree program will give you the skills and knowledge needed to pursue administrative roles in areas such as nursing informatics, case management, risk management, quality improvement, and more.

What You Will Learn

Our nursing leadership online program will develop your nursing leadership skills and equip you with the tools you need to improve healthcare processes and outcomes. You'll study topics that include:

• Financial concepts, principles, and theories used in the healthcare industry
• Using technology and information systems to assess programs and outcomes of care, financial decision making, and patient safety and care systems
• Development and implementation of basic project plans that can support organizational objectives in a healthcare organization
• Nursing leadership models, styles, and theories, along with the functions and roles of management
• Strategic organizational decision-making within the healthcare system
• Improvement of processes and outcomes in a healthcare organization

Accreditation

The master's degree in nursing at UWF is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Courses & Requirements

UWF's online nursing leadership master's degree program includes a total of 39 credit hours. Through the program's common core courses, you'll explore advanced topics in nursing. The nursing leadership specialization courses, a total of 27 credit hours, focus on subjects that will help you become a strong nursing leader.

MSN Common Core

• NGR 6111 - Foundations of Nursing Science
• NGR 6803 - Integration of Evidence in Advanced Nursing Practice
• NGR 6893 - Health Systems Leadership and Policy Strategies
• NGR 6638 - Population Health Promotion and Management

Nursing Leadership Specialization

• NGR 6798 - Fiscal Administration for the Health Professional
• NGR 6872 - Information Technology and Data Analysis for Healthcare Professionals
• NGR 6734 - Project Development and Management for Healthcare Professionals
• NGR 6728 - Nursing Leadership Seminar I
• NGR 6728L - Nursing Leadership Practicum I
• NGR 6729 - Nursing Leadership Seminar II
• NGR 6729L - Nursing Leadership Practicum II
• NGR 6727 - Nursing Leadership Seminar III
• NGR 6727L - Nursing Leadership Practicum III

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission into UWF's nursing leadership online program, you must:

• Have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an NLNAC, ACEN, or CCNE accredited nursing program with a minimum 3.0 overall GPA on a 4.0 scale or a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 hours of coursework on the BSN
• Successfully complete an undergraduate statistics course with a grade of C or better
• Possess a current unencumbered U.S. registered nurse license

Careers & Outcomes

Upon completion of our nursing leadership online program, you can pursue a variety of careers within the field.

Job Titles

• Nurse Administrators
• Nurse Case Managers
• Healthcare Administrators

Career Outlook

• The median annual wage for healthcare administrators is $98,350.
• Employment for healthcare administrators is expected to grow 20 percent through 2026.

Cost & Financial Aid

Tuition Rate Per Credit Hour

• Online Nursing Leadership MSN Tuition Component
  • Tuition: $425.00 per credit hour
  • Total: $16,575.00
• Tuition with Maximum Transfer Credits (Up to 9)
  • Tuition: $425.00 per credit hour
  • Total: $12,750.00

Military & Financial Aid

The University of West Florida offers various financial aid options for our online students, including loans, scholarships, and grants for degree-seeking students.

Featured Courses

A sample of featured courses you will take in the MSN in Nursing Leadership program.

• NGR 6793 - Fiscal Administration for the Health Professional
• NGR 6872 - Information Technology and Data Analysis for the Healthcare Professional
• NGR 6734 - Project Development and Management for Healthcare Professionals
• NGR 6728 - Nursing Leadership I Seminar

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• Nursing Education Graduate Online Certificate
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