Master's Degree in Nursing Administration
Degree: Master of Science in Nursing
Major: Nursing Administration
Hours: 37
Degree Description
The Joanne Gay Dishman School of Nursing at Â鶹ÊÓƵ is the proud home of one of the nation's top two online master's degrees in nursing administration. The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Master of Science Degree in Nursing Administration provides registered nurses with advanced knowledge central to organization, management, leadership, healthcare policy and economics.Why Study Nursing Administration at Lamar?
The Master of Science Degree in Nursing Administration at Â鶹ÊÓƵ offers courses and business support courses in financial accounting, economics and marketing that prepare leaders for a rapidly changing healthcare environment.Career Paths
Nurse administrators direct and plan the activities of other nurses within hospitals, large clinics and other medical facilities. Their responsibilities vary according to position and might include basic supervision of staff, organizational evaluation or large-scale policy planning. Nurse administrators must be able to handle high levels of stress and should have excellent interpersonal skills. With your demonstrated expertise in strategic management, resource management and creating a safe, supportive and inclusive practice environment, you will have opportunities in your career for implementing effective strategies for assessing and improving the quality and cost-effectiveness of healthcare.
Primary Careers
Nursing administrator, nursing executive, trainer
- Executive leadership
- Facility administration
- Training and staff development
- Human resource management
- Medical clinics and facilities
- Hospitals
- Private practitioners
- Nursing schools and training programs
- Government agencies
Resources
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University Catalog
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