Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) with a specialty in Nursing Administration is designed for registered nurses seeking to transition into leadership and administrative roles. This 100% online program empowers students as leaders in healthcare, preparing them for advanced practice in key areas such as leadership, finance, quality improvement, and healthcare policy.

Program Highlights

• Prepare for advanced practice in key areas such as leadership, finance, quality improvement, and healthcare policy.
• Flexible format designed for working professionals, allowing students to complete the program in 27 months part-time.
• Specialty courses are offered alternate years, with admission open for most semesters.
• Gain critical skills for in-demand positions in the growing field of Nursing Administration.

Program Details

Delivery

The program is delivered online.

Credits

The program requires completion of 36 credit hours in approved courses.

Admits

Admissions are available for Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters.

Courses

The program includes:

• Core Courses (9 credit hours):
  • NURS 6101: Theoretical Basis for Nursing Practice (3)
  • NURS 6160: Research in Nursing and Health Professions (3)
  • NURS 6115: Health Policy and Planning in the U.S. (3)
• System Core Courses (6 credit hours):
  • NURS 6211: Health Disparities and Nursing (3)
  • NURS 6090: Selected Topics in Nursing (1-3) (Study Abroad)
  • NURS 6212: Program Improvement and Evaluation (3)
• Specialty Courses (18 credit hours):
  • NURS 6185: Theory and Application in the Organizational Behavior to Nursing Systems (3)
  • NURS 6187: Health Informatics and Financial Management for Nurses (3)
  • NURS 6188: Application of Nursing Informatics in Strategic Planning and Decision-Making (3)
  • NURS 6282: Interprofessional Collaboration in Healthcare (3)
  • NURS 6485: Advanced Practicum in Nursing Administration and Leadership (3)
  • NURS 6303: Instructional Technology in Nursing Education (3)
  • NURS 6302: Trends and Issues in Nursing Education (3)
• Capstone Courses (3 credit hours):
  • NURS 6603: Synthesis in Advanced Nursing Practice (3)

Additional Degree Requirements

• Faculty Advising is required.
• Nursing Administration specialty courses are only offered online through Distance Education.
• Core and System/Population Core courses can be taken on campus or online as published in the Schedule of Courses.
• Courses in the Nursing Administration specialty are offered every other year.
• A total of 360 clinical hours is required to complete the program.
• Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 (B) GPA in their graduate courses and may not accumulate more than two C grades.

Admissions & Requirements

In addition to the general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, the following are required for admission to the M.S.N. in Nursing: Nurse Administrator:

• One year of professional nursing practice is recommended.
• Current unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Baccalaureate degree from a US Department of Education-recognized institutionally accredited university. A BSN degree is preferred.
• Overall GPA of 3.0 in the last degree earned is preferred.
• Completion of a statistics course with a grade of C or better.
• A statement of purpose, describing the applicants experience and objective in undertaking graduate study in the chosen specialty.
• Three letters of recommendation from professional colleagues.

Tuition

• NC Resident: $309.59 per credit hour
• Non-Resident: $1,186.59 per credit hour
• College of Health & Human Services Fee: $66.67 per credit hour

Program Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, masters degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Career Opportunities

UNC Charlottes M.S.N. graduates advance their nursing careers by working for healthcare providers such as Atrium Health, Novant Health, and the US Department of Veterans Affairs. Job titles include Nurse Managers, Nurse Consultants, Mental Health Directors, and Vice Presidents of Nursing. The average annual estimated wage for M.S.N. graduates is approximately $111,900.