Masters of Science in Nursing

This nursing education program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

The Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Administration is a traditional post baccalaureate master’s presented in a fully online format to those seeking graduate education with a focus in nursing administration. The program builds on undergraduate competencies and prepares the registered nurse with the knowledge and skills to practice as a nurse administrator within complex, changing systems.

Mastered prepared RNs with a concentration in a Nursing Administration are prepared to serve in a variety of managerial and leadership roles in all areas of practice. Job-prospects in the San Antonio region are good. The current average salary for nurse managers in San Antonio, Texas is approximately $80,000 based on review of a major national employment-related search engine. Further, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2018) projects the demand for healthcare leaders to increase by 20% over the next ten years.

Data sources:
Indeed. (2019). Nurse manager salaries in San Antonio, TX. Retrieved from https://www.indeed.com/salaries/ Nurse-Manager-Salaries,-San-Antonio-TX

United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2018). Occupational handbook: Medical and health services manager. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm

Prerequisites

• Statistics, 3 credit hrs

Length: 2 years - Master of Science in Nursing