Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Administration Online
Expand your nursing career and prepare to enter positions of leadership.
Program Overview
Explore the advantages of our online MSN in Nursing Administration
The MSN in Nursing Administration at Radford University is designed to deepen your knowledge and expand your clinical and research abilities, as well as prepare you for leadership certification. This online master’s degree in nursing administration builds on your undergraduate foundation and expands your expertise to critical management areas such as informatics, financial management and legal issues in healthcare.
Long known for producing well-qualified nursing professionals, Radford offers instruction from experienced faculty and a partnership with one of the largest medical providers in the region. As an online student, you will enjoy all of Radford’s resources, including the writing center and 24/7 online tutoring.
Coursework includes extensive looks at healthcare systems and policy, leadership issues, and factors affecting organizational practice. A scholarly master’s project gives you the opportunity to research and study an area of interest. The program does not require any on-campus visits or on-campus intensives – all coursework can be completed close to home.
In this MSN in Nursing Administration program, you will learn to:
- Analyze and integrate theories of nursing, education, leadership and other sciences to guide professional role development and improve nursing practice across diverse settings
- Provide organizational and system leadership that emphasizes the importance of professional accountability, ethical decision-making, collaborative relationships, and protection of human dignity and diversity
- Contribute to nursing knowledge by applying current research outcomes within the practice setting: resolving practice problems, working as a change agent and disseminating results
- Analyze the impact of system policies on healthcare, participate in policy development, and use advocacy strategies to influence the quality of healthcare
- Analyze and integrate theories of nursing, education, leadership and other sciences to guide professional role development and improve nursing practice across diverse settings
- Provide organizational and system leadership that emphasizes the importance of professional accountability, ethical decision-making, collaborative relationships, and protection of human dignity and diversity
- Contribute to nursing knowledge by applying current research outcomes within the practice setting: resolving practice problems, working as a change agent and disseminating results
- Analyze the impact of system policies on healthcare, participate in policy development, and use advocacy strategies to influence the quality of healthcare
Potential nursing administration careers:
- Chief Nursing Officer
- Director of Nursing
- Nursing Administrator
- Chief Nursing Officer
- Director of Nursing
- Nursing Administrator
The baccalaureate, master’s, post-master’s certificate, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs at Radford University’s School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
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Tuition
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The master’s degree in nursing administration online offers pay-by-the-course tuition with fees included.
Tuition breakdown:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSN in Nursing Admin | $454 | $1,362 | $14,982 |
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Calendar
Our course schedule is designed for flexibility
Ideal for working professionals, this MSN in Nursing Administration online program features 7-week courses with six start dates each year. View the full calendar for all upcoming deadlines.
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| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer A | 5/1/23 | 4/17/23 | 4/20/23 | 4/24/23 | 4/26/23 | 6/16/23 | 7 weeks |
| Summer B | 6/19/23 | 6/5/23 | 6/8/23 | 6/12/23 | 6/14/23 | 8/4/23 | 7 weeks |
| Fall A | 8/18/23 | 8/4/23 | 8/9/23 | 8/17/23 | 10/6/23 | 7 weeks | |
| Fall B | 10/13/23 | 9/29/23 | 10/4/23 | 10/12/23 | 12/8/23 | 7 weeks | |
| Spring A | 1/12/24 | 12/8/23 | 12/13/23 | 1/11/24 | 3/1/24 | 7 weeks | |
| Spring B | 3/8/24 | 2/16/24 | 2/21/24 | 2/28/24 | 4/26/24 | 7 weeks | |
| Summer A | 5/6/24 | 4/12/24 | 4/17/24 | 4/26/24 | 6/21/24 | 7 weeks | |
| Summer B | 6/24/24 | 5/31/24 | 6/5/24 | 6/20/24 | 8/9/24 | 7 weeks |
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Admissions
Find your fit for our online nursing administration program
The admission process is the first step toward earning your MSN in Nursing Administration online.
- BSN from a regionally accredited institution
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
MSN in Nursing Administration Admission Requirements:
- BSN from a regionally accredited institution
- Current unrestricted Registered Nursing Licensure in the state or territory in which your clinical practice will occur
- A college level statistics course with a grade of "C" or better
- One recommendation from professional contacts who can address your potential for advanced nursing practice
- Resume or curriculum vitae that includes prior education and professional practice
- A personal essay (limited to two pages) describing your career goals and how a graduate degree will assist in meeting those goals
- An official transcript from each college or university attended
- Minimum Undergrad GPA of 3.0 required
Courses
Learn more about our online MSN in Nursing Administration courses
The Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Administration online coursework consists of 11 courses (33 credit hours).
Students must complete 33 credit hours of MSN Core Courses across 11 courses. All courses are 3 credit hours.
No Clinical Hours Required; all Clinical Projects Embedded in Courses