University of Texas At Arlington

The Masters of Science in nursing administration (MSN) program can prepare students for a career as a nurse manager. The MSN incorporates contemporary management theory and core competencies, enabling our graduates to function in a variety of health care settings.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

'The MSN in nursing administration program builds on a foundation of undergraduate nursing education and practical experience. Our graduates gain advanced knowledge and skills to function in leadership and management roles in the constantly changing health care environment.
This program provides a background to:

• Facilitate a successful career in Nursing Administration as a front-line or mid-level leader and manager.
• Apply knowledge and skills acquired through course content in a workplace environment inclusive of nursing theory, research, evidence-based practice, nursing informatics, and management.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Advancement in roles of nursing leadership, nursing management, and nursing administration.
• Career advancements of graduates are individualized and occur in a number of environments, such as acute care, transitional care, long-term care, rehabilitation, outpatient, home health agencies, quality management, managed care organizations, case management, ACOs, governmental agencies, accreditation services, public health departments, independent school districts, and as faculty in schools of nursing.