Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Administration Online

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This MSN program is tailored for students seeking a chief nurse, director or executive position, but is also beneficial for RNs interested in other roles. Coursework includes management theory, practice and policy — as well as marketing and informatics.

Apply by: 12/26/24
Start class: 1/16/25

Program Overview

Get to know our 100% online MSN in Nursing Administration program

Lamar University is proud to offer an online master’s degree in nursing administration, a popular degree choice for many post-baccalaureate nursing students around the country. Designed to deepen your clinical, theoretical and research skills, our MSN in Nursing Administration online allows you to develop the knowledge and skills you need to assume more of a primary care role as healthcare reform creates greater demand for access to quality care.

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In this master’s in nursing administration online program, you will:

  • Develop the knowledge and skills you need to assume more of a primary care role as healthcare reform creates greater demand for access to quality care
  • Gain expertise in strategic management, resource management and creating a safe, supportive and inclusive practice environment
  • Learn effective strategies for assessing and improving the quality and cost-effectiveness of care delivery
  • Develop the knowledge and skills you need to assume more of a primary care role as healthcare reform creates greater demand for access to quality care
  • Gain expertise in strategic management, resource management and creating a safe, supportive and inclusive practice environment
  • Learn effective strategies for assessing and improving the quality and cost-effectiveness of care delivery

Career outcomes for the online MSN administration program include:

  • Chief Nursing Officer
  • Nurse Administrator
  • Director of Nursing
  • Nurse Informatics Director
  • Legal Nurse Consultant
  • Chief Nursing Officer
  • Nurse Administrator
  • Director of Nursing
  • Nurse Informatics Director
  • Legal Nurse Consultant
Total Tuition $14,697*
Duration As few as 24 months
Credit Hours 37

Accreditation

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The Master of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing and program certificates in nursing at Lamar University in Beaumont, TX, are accredited through 2025 by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Contact ACEN by mail at 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, by phone at 404-975-5000 or visit acenursing.org.

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Tuition

Learn more about our affordable program tuition

The following is the tuition breakdown for students pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Administration online. Our tuition is affordable and can be paid by the course.

Financial Aid

Ready to get started on your degree program online but need help finding ways to fund your education? We can help you discover student financing sources that include grants, loans and other payment options. Learn more about financial aid here.

Tuition breakdown:

Total Tuition $14,697*
Per Credit Hour $397

Calendar

Important dates you need to know

Our master’s in nursing administration online program features multiple start dates to accommodate your busy schedule. Find the start date that works best for you and apply before the application deadline associated with it.

8 week coursesProgram Start DateApplication DeadlineDocument DeadlinePayment DueLast Class Day
Fall 210/14/249/23/249/30/2410/7/2412/12/24
Spring I1/16/2512/26/241/2/251/9/253/7/25
Spring II3/17/252/24/253/3/253/10/255/7/25
Summer I5/29/255/8/255/15/255/20/257/31/25
Fall 18/21/258/7/258/7/258/15/25
Fall 29/29/259/15/259/15/259/23/25

Now enrolling:

Apply Date 12/26/24
Class Starts 1/16/25

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Admissions

Being admitted to our online MSN administration program

The Master of Science in Nursing Administration online program has specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.

Admission Requirements:

  • Online Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3.0 GPA
  • Current RN License

  • Complete online application and pay a one-time application fee of $25
  • Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
  • GPA of 3.0 overall or higher (or for the last 60 hours of college coursework). This includes any graduate hours that may have been acquired.
  • U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from a nationally accredited nursing program such as the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and/or ACEN
  • Current unencumbered, verifiable Registered Nurse (RN) license from any state in the United States covered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing
  • College statistics course with a grade of “C” or better. Conditional admission without statistics course but must be completed prior to MSNC 5311 (Nursing Research). Students are strongly recommended to repeat college statistics if they have not had it within the past five years.

Send all required documents to:

Lamar University Online Admissions
PO Box 10017
Beaumont, TX 77710

OR

Submit electronically to [email protected]

*All applicants must submit official transcript(s) indicating: 1) The conferred bachelor's or master's degree as required for the program of application from a regionally accredited US institution or its equivalent. 2) The transcript of the most recent attendance if it differs from the institution of the conferred degree. This requirement applies regardless of the length of time in attendance and regardless of whether credit was earned or is desired. However, if a department or program wishes to review additional transcripts from prior attendance for decision purposes, the department or program may directly request the applicant to submit the official transcript(s) to the Office of Admissions for processing. Students must be eligible to re-enter all colleges and universities previously attended. Failure to disclose previous college attendance is justification for revocation of acceptance and dismissal from Lamar University.

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Courses

A look at the MSN in Nursing Administration online curriculum

Lamar University’s nursing administration degree online consists of 37 credit hours, 22 of which are specific to the nursing administration track.

Please note that Statistics is a pre-requisite to the MSN program.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Examine theoretical foundations guiding advanced nursing practice. Prerequisites: Permission
Duration: 15 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Analyze research methods, focusing on formulating a practice-related research problem, searching the literature, research design, sampling, and evaluation of research instruments, data collection strategies and analysis of data. Students are expected to analyze and critique research literature for scientific merit, and to discuss the practical application of scientific findings for practice. Prerequisites: MSNC 5310.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course will analyze professional, social and workplace issues related to the advanced nursing role within the context of health care policy and a diverse health care system.
Duration: 15 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students in this course will develop a proposal using research methods to investigate a problem. Prerequisites: MSNC 5310, MSNC 5311 with a minimum grade of C in each
Duration: 15 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course will allow students to implement a project proposal and disseminate outcomes. Prerequisites: MSNC 5310, MSNC 5311 & MSNC 5395

During your last two semesters, you will be involved in Practicum courses. Your Practicum will generally be in a hospital setting both semesters. The first Practicum course consists of 96 clock hours and the second course consists of 64 hours.

Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on healthcare at the aggregate and community level within the context of reducing health disparities and promoting equity and inclusion. Students will participate in a proposal for a health education program to improve population outcomes. Students will apply principles of nursing leadership that will enable them to deliver effective and safe patient care to diverse populations.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Examine business principles important to nurse leaders such as financial and strategic management, communication and interprofessional collaboration, systems-based leadership skills, and professional ethics.
Duration: 15 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 2
Apply midlevel change and systems theory for planning and organizing healthcare delivery through a preceptored experience.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 2
Apply quality improvement models to work with human resources in a healthcare organization through a preceptored experience.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Develop knowledge and skills relevant to leadership in healthcare organizations. Emphasis is on the role of the nurse as a nurse administrator.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Use midlevel change and systems theory as the foundation for planning and organizing healthcare delivery. Emphasis is placed on analysis of the mission, philosophy, strategic planning and organizational structures.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Use quality improvement models as the foundation for directing and controlling healthcare delivery. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of human resources and budgeting processes.
Duration: 8 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Examines technology as it applies to the role of Nurse Administrator. Students will explore current trends and issues in the application of concepts related to nursing informatics and healthcare technology in nursing practice.

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