NURSING ADMINISTRATION (ONLINE)

Nurses are increasingly important to the operations and administration of health care organizations. An American College of Healthcare Executives survey found that nurses were the most common members of senior leadership teams, with 93% of hospital leadership teams having one or more nurse executives. With an overall shortage of nurses, there is also an increasing demand for nurses with leadership and administration skills.

With an M.S.N. in Nursing Administration, you can make a difference in the health care industry on an administrative level. You will be empowered with the skills you need to manage nursing personnel and services in hospitals or health care agencies. The curriculum includes instruction in principles of health care administration, quality improvement, resource, and financial management, health care law and policy, medical personnel management, and managed care operations.

Bachelor, master, doctorate, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at the Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

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Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will be prepared to:

• Integrate theories from nursing and support sciences to guide practice and role development
• Use evidence-based and best practice literature to propose and initiate change.
• Use political acumen to influence health care policy in the promotion of safe, ethical health care delivery.
• Deliver a broad array of evidence-based, patient-centered nursing interventions to culturally diverse or at risk individuals and populations in a specialized area of practice.
• Demonstrate expertise in a specialized area of clinical, teaching, and management/administrative practice and/or initial competence in a functional role (advanced practice registered nurse [APRN], educator and administrator).
• Employ leadership and management skills in decision making to improve nursing care delivery and the care environment.
• Collaborate with the interprofessional teams to improve nursing care and health care services.
• Contribute to knowledge dissemination through scholarly activities and communication.
• Use critical synthesis to effectively manage resources and systems.
• Demonstrate competency in information analysis, management and technology consistent with role preparation.
• Engage in lifelong learning and professional development.

Opportunities to begin the program three times each year. Application deadlines are:
 

• Spring start - deadline October 1
• Summer start - deadline - April 1
• Fall start - deadline June 1

There is a two-step application process for the online M.S.N. in Nursing Administration.

STEP 1: NURSINGCAS ADMISSIONS APPLICATION

1. Complete only sections marked required: https://nursingcas.liaisoncas.org/apply/ .
2. Pay appropriate application fees.
3. Submit your transcripts

Mailing Address:
Nursing CAS Transcript Department
P.O. Box 9201
Watertown, MA 02471

4. Questions: Contact NursingCAS at nursingcas@liaisoncas.com or call (617) 612-2880.

STEP 2: OUHSC SUPPLEMENTAL NURSING APPLICATION

1. Complete the supplemental application at: https://apps.ouhsc.edu/admissions/.
2. Enter the NursingCAS ID number from the Admission Application.
3. Pay the $50 application fee.
4. For international students, please mail the following to Admissions and Records:
   • Residency documentation
   • TOEFL exam results
   • WES evaluation if international coursework
   • immigration documentation
   Mailing Address:

OUHSC Office of Admissions & Records
P.O. Box 26901, LIB 121
Oklahoma City, OK 73126

• Career Advancement in Growth Market - Earning your M.S.N. in Nursing Administration can lead to both career and salary growth. Our program prepares you to join the health care management sector, which is projected to grow 18% through 2028 (BLS). Nursing management positions can earn up to $129,000, and director roles can earn up to $169,000 (AONL).
• Natural Progression of Nursing Education - With this program, you will build on the pivotal skills that can lead you into the Doctor of Nursing Practice degreein Executive Leadership.
• Expert Faculty - You will be taught by our diverse, exceptional faculty who are devoted to educating nurses and impacting health care nationwide. With their guidance, you will advance health care through OU's intensive research initiatives and health-related community outreach programs.
• Accelerated Online Delivery - Balance school with your career with our flexible, online format. Our accelerated program allows you to earn your M.S.N. in 21 months while working full-time.
• Access to Sooner Network - Earning your degree from OUHSC gives you lifelong connections outside of the classroom. You will join over 10,500 alumni of OUHSC's College of Nursing - the state's largest nursing program.

The M.S.N. in Nursing Administration is a 33-credit-hour program that can be completed in 21 months. Courses are 16 weeks long with the exception of Foundations of Nursing Management Leadership and the Elective which are 8 weeks.

The following is a sample course sequence:

TUITION

Once accepted into the M.S.N. in Nursing Administration program, you are required to submit a $250 non-refundable deposit. This deposit will be applied to your first semester's tuition, providing you enroll in the program.

*Tuition and fees are subject to change at the discretion of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

FINANCIAL AID

The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Financial Aid office can assist you by providing information about scholarship  and financial aid opportunities available. Please visit: https://financialservices.ouhsc.edu/Departments/Student-Financial-Aid or call (405) 271-2118 to learn more.

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