Nursing Administration
Take the next step in your nursing career with our online Master of Science in Nursing Administration.
Designed for working registered nurses, this flexible MSN program prepares you to lead teams, manage healthcare systems, and shape policies that improve patient outcomes. You’ll deepen your skills in leadership, organizational behavior, strategic planning, and evidence-based practice, all while earning a respected credential that supports your career advancement.
The RN to BSN, the M.S. in Nursing Education and the M.S. in Nursing Administration programs at Empire State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The nursing curriculum is aligned to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s (AACN) The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education (2021), as well as the American Nurses Association Standards of Professional Performance (2021) and the National Academy of Medicine: Future of Nursing (2021) recommendations. Nursing students may complete general learning requirements via online or face-to-face courses at any regionally accredited institution. In addition, requirements can be met via assessment of prior learning, independent study and successful completion of selected examinations.
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Master of Science in Nursing Administration
Next term starts
Fall 2025
Ready to Apply?
The deadline for the Fall 2025 term is August 1. How to Apply
Step Into Leadership With Confidence
What you’ll get out of this online MSN program:
- Apply leadership in healthcare systems
- Analyze and improve care quality
- Use data for informed decision-making
- Manage teams and organizational change
Advance Your Career in Nursing Leadership
This online Nursing Administration program prepares you for leadership roles in healthcare settings. Potential career paths include:
- Nurse Administrator
- Clinical Nurse Manager
- Director of Nursing
- Healthcare Operations Manager
- Quality and Safety Coordinator
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Become a Leader in Nursing Administration
We’re here to support you every step of the way. From application to graduation, our faculty and advisors will help you stay on track and reach your goals. You’ll gain the skills and confidence to lead with purpose, manage complex healthcare environments, and make a lasting impact in your organization and community.
Apply for the M.S. in Nursing Administration Program
Make sure you have all the admissions requirements and complete your application to be ready for our next term!
Next start term
Fall 2025
Deadline to apply
August 1
Start Your Degree
as soon as September 2, 2025.
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