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Herzing University MSN-Nursing Leadership & Administration Program

Be more than an excellent nurse. Become a nurse leader.

Extend your reach and touch more lives by becoming a nurse leader with our online Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Administration.

  • CCNE-accredited*
  • Clinical placement pledge
  • 36-credit, 16-month online program
  • Full-time and part-time options available
  • Prepare to sit for the Nurse Executive-Board Certified (NE-BC) credentialing exam

Next Start: January 6th

Brookfield - MSN-Nursing Leadership

Be more than an excellent nurse. Become a nurse leader.

Extend your reach and touch more lives by becoming a nurse leader with our online Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Administration.

  • CCNE-accredited*
  • Clinical placement pledge
  • 36-credit, 16-month online program
  • Full-time and part-time options available
  • Prepare to sit for the Nurse Executive-Board Certified (NE-BC) credentialing exam

Gain the Skills to Lead the Way

Prepare to facilitate change to achieve positive outcomes by building on your clinical expertise to understand the business of healthcare.  Through our unique program you will:

  • Gain the tools to help you plan, implement and evaluate system-wide strategies to move your organization toward successful outcomes
  • Develop the business understanding to make high-level administrative decisions
  • Be prepared to analyze the impact regulatory agencies, such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the US Department of Health and Human Services, exert on healthcare systems - including human resources, fiscal stability and reimbursements, total quality improvement and attaining positive outcomes within a system
  • Gain the skills to help you confidently apply ethical and legal principles when making decisions to ensure the best care for all patients and their unique needs.

As a nurse, you know the career field is ever-changing. A Herzing MSN in Nursing Leadership and Administration can  help you stay at the forefront by offering you the tools you need to effectively evaluate your organization’s ability to adapt to the changing healthcare landscape.

Your clinical placement is our pledge.

We understand securing clinical placement as part of an MSN degree program is one of the biggest concerns students face. At Herzing, we offer guidance and support through our step-by-step Clinical Guidance Process to ensure you can get the clinical practice experiences you need.

As a Herzing student, we’ll encourage you to find your own preceptor and clinical sites as there are many benefits to doing so. However, we provide extensive support should you find difficulty along the way. With Herzing, you are never on your own.

Because of our strong relationships with healthcare providers across the U.S. and our comprehensive Clinical Guidance Process, we are confident in our ability to help you find clinical placement. So much so that if you are unable to find a clinical site on your own, we pledge to step in and help you secure clinical placement.*

*Subject to terms and conditions outlined in the enrollment documents.

What will I learn in Herzing's MSN-NL program?

Our program curriculum focuses on healthcare organizations as adaptive systems.  Here, you’ll obtain the skills needed to understand the complex healthcare system.  American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) core components are integrated into our curriculum, which prepares our students to meet the competencies of nurse executives. 

Required core and direct care courses include:

  • Health Policy and Management
  • Knowledge for Nursing Practice
  • Technology and Nursing Informatics in Advanced Practice
  • Systems-Based Practice
  • Scholarship for Nursing Practice
  • Advanced Pathophysiology
  • Advanced Health Assessment
  • Advanced Pharmacology

Required Nursing Leadership specialty courses include:

  • Health Economics, Finance and Resource Management
  • Leading and Managing in Complex Organizations
  • Dynamic Healthcare Leadership Practicum
  • Transformation of Care in Health Delivery Systems Practicum

Take the next step to learn more about Herzing's MSN-Nursing Leadership and Administration program.  

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At Herzing, we believe that providing you with a caring, supportive community will have a positive impact on your learning experience. We know our students by name and are committed to your academic, personal, and professional success. Discover why Herzing's student-first approach, individual attention, and caring community set us apart from other colleges and universities.

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*The master's degree program in nursing at Herzing University - Madison is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). Herzing University is approved to offer programs in an online learning modality through association with the main campus in Madison, Wisconsin.

Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission - www.hlcommission.org.
For more information about Herzing University's graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, visit info.herzing.edu.

Herzing University admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.

Herzing University prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator.
The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.herzing.edu/title-ix .

Not all programs are approved in all states.

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