Overview
Designed With You in Mind
For RNs who have completed a bachelor’s degree in nursing, the Nursing Administration program of Tarleton State University offers outstanding, student-focused instruction through the flexibility and convenience of online learning.
Program Objectives
At the end of the program, the graduate nurse will be able to:
- Integrate findings and theories from nursing science and related disciplines to lead the continued improvement of nursing care across diverse settings.
- Provide flexible leadership and inter/intra professional collaboration in a complex and ever-changing healthcare delivery system to safely achieve quality, patient-centered care.
- Ethically conduct and/or use research which contributes to the development of nursing science.
- Analyze current and emerging information and health technologies to communicate, manage knowledge. mitigate error, and support decision making to improve patient care outcomes.
- Advocate for policies to promote health, shape healthcare delivery, defend social justice, and advance the profession of nursing.
- Synthesize population health concepts to affect appropriate health interventions, to prevent disease, reduce risks, and promote health and wellness in diverse populations.
Career Opportunities
A MSN in Nursing Administration is designed for hardworking individuals who want to further their education in nursing. This degree offers many different career options including:
- Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse Educator
- Hospital Administrator
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Leadership Development
- Healthcare Change and Communication
- Organizational Behavior and Human Resources
- Healthcare Finance
- Outcomes and Evaluation in Healthcare
- Administrator Role
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
36-39
Delivered
Disciplines
Nursing View 337 other Masters in Nursing in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Students should note that they must have their bachelor's degree in nursing in order to be admitted to either master's program as well as have their RN license
- Submit online graduate admissions application
- Pay a $50 non-refundable processing fee
- Submit a statement of purpose of 600 words or less
- A transcript evaluation must be completed by an approved agency which includes all previous academic course work, as well as a complete description of courses and overall GPA (course-by-course evaluation)
- International applicants are required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores as a part of the application process
- Required of students studying on-campus, in the U.S. only: To obtain a Form I-20 for your studies at Tarleton, you must demonstrate that you have sufficient funding
- If you choose to stay in one of our Residence Halls, fill out the Housing Application
- Medical Information
Tuition Fee
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International
14290 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14290 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
14290 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14290 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
6820 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6820 USD per year during 12 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.