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Master of Science in Nursing

Nursing Administration (MSN)

This degree is not on campus On-Campus
This degree is online Online
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Program Highlights

Care for patients at a higher level with an MSN in nursing administration.

With the healthcare industry in a rapid state of growth, demand is also growing for administrators who are able to efficiently manage medical facilities. With a background in nursing, your experience can be extremely valuable in helping these organizations care for patients as effectively as possible.

Over the course of the program, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of today’s healthcare industry by taking classes focused on subjects like leadership, technology and nursing theory. You’ll also learn about how medical facilities operate by studying concepts such as human resources management, finance and quality management.

  • Our online master’s in nursing administration program prepares you to begin working in healthcare facilities at an administrative level.
  • As a student, you’ll have the chance to learn from experienced professionals who fully understand the challenges of today’s industry. And with our flexible scheduling options, you’ll be able to continue working as you get the education you need to prepare for new opportunities in your career.
  • The MSN in nursing administration program at Baker College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
  • Want to complete your degree as soon as possible? This program is eligible for our accelerated path option, which allows you to earn your master’s degree in significantly less time.
At a glance
36

Credit Hours

2

Years (Avg.)

86%

Students who receive scholarships, grants or financial aid

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Why Study Nursing Administration?

The Baker College MSN in nursing administration program strives to prepare nurses for leadership positions in administration (administrative track) or education (education track). Both cognates build upon the knowledge and skills nurses bring into the program, which is designed to meet the highest levels of nursing practice with an emphasis on the potential of each student.

The online master's in nursing administration provides experienced professional nurses with the education and competencies needed to function in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.

Career Facts

$99,730

Median Yearly Income

18%

Outlook 2018–2028

$182,600

Median Salary for Executives

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Curriculum

The Baker College Master of Science in nursing administration program is a two-year, CCNE-accredited program consisting of 36 credit hours (15 hours of core courses and 21 hours of nursing administration). Our curriculum includes leadership and advanced nursing practice roles, information and healthcare technologies and an eight-week nursing administration practicum experience.

Sample Courses
NUR 5110
Leadership and Advanced Nursing Practice Roles
Description
Provides an overview of advanced roles in graduate nursing practice, with a focus on specialty roles in nursing. Issues involving ethics, scope of practice and credentialing will be addressed as students transition into their selected specialty roles.
NUR 5410
Informatics and Healthcare Technologies
Description
Provides an in-depth study of information technology as it is utilized in healthcare organizations. Students will compare and contrast the tools, processes and strategies available to manage information, data and software and hardware in healthcare organizations. Practical applications will be emphasized, and students will analyze the impact of information systems and technology to work more efficiently, allocate resources and improve patient care.
NUR 6860
Practicum in Nursing Administration
Description
Requires students to work directly with a preceptor to examine and deepen knowledge and skills in nursing administration. The major focus of the practicum experience is to synthesize knowledge and demonstrate skills to assure program outcomes. Note: Students are responsible for identifying preceptors in consultation with course faculty.
1 hour didactic, 3 hours practicum = 135 hours over 8 weeks
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Additional Requirements

This program requires students to hold an unencumbered license as a registered nurse (RN) in the United States, District of Columbia or U.S. territories or an unencumbered license as an RN in Canada. Must be a graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited BSN program and meet our additional graduate school requirements.

Accreditation

The online master’s in nursing administration program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE); One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC, 202-887-6791. Web address: www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE.

Nursing Administration (MSN) Accreditation

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Baker College online programs are available to students across the country. In Michigan our students come from Ann Arbor, Auburn Hills, Cadillac, Dearborn, Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Jackson, Lansing, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Owosso, Traverse City, and many other locations. Beyond Michigan, our online graduates hail from Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and other states.

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