Overview

Success in nursing leadership requires a combination of transformational growth, professional development, and strategic decision-making skills. However, transitioning into higher-level roles can be challenging. At the University of San Diego, the online MSN in Nursing Leadership (MSN-NL) program is designed to support this transition, equipping nurses with the clinical leadership experience, advanced business acumen, and mentoring from expert faculty.

Why Choose USD’s MSN in Nursing Leadership?

USD’s MSN-NL program is designed for working nurses who want to move into leadership. Whether you’re aspiring to become an educator, informaticist, unit director, or Chief Nursing Officer. You’ll gain:

Leadership and business competencies, including budgeting, healthcare operations, strategy, and change management.
Hands-on clinical leadership experience tailored to your career goals, with concierge-style placement support.
Flexible, instructor-led courses delivered online so you can balance full-time work, school, and life.
Personalized faculty mentorship and a supportive community committed to your success.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Assessment and Pharmacology
Transformational Leadership
Systems-Based Practice
Population Health
Quality and Safety
Healthcare Information
Communication Management

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 20 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-03 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

San Diego, United States

Disciplines

Nursing View 710 other Masters in Nursing in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

bachelor\’s degree in nursing or a related professional field from an accredited institution
active, unencumbered registered nurse (rn) license at time of application
work experience in healthcare required (amount not specified)
international applicants who earned degrees outside the united states must submit an official course-by-course international transcript evaluation for the bachelor\’s degree

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21492 USD / year

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Out-of-State

21492 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

21492 USD / year

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Funding

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Overview

Why Choose USD’s MSN in Nursing Leadership?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

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