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| Master of Science |
| Nursing—Leadership and Management |
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Expert nurse administrators and managers make a tremendous contribution to the successful operation of healthcare facilities. With the strong demand for nurses today, never has there been a more opportune time to become a Nurse Administrator or Manager. WGU's graduate degree in nursing management will equip you the high-level knowledge and skills to provide effective leadership and management in nursing in a variety of settings.
An Added Advantage: The curriculum of the nursing management degree incorporates mastery of competencies mastery of competencies established by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for nurse administrator certification. The hallmarks of the program include: (a) research-evidence based course preparation and (b) application to clinical practice in the student's area of interest.
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A Program Overview
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This online nursing consists of five domains of study and completion of a capstone project.
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Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice
Policy, Organization, and Financing
Role Development for Advanced Nursing Practice
Research
Leadership/Management Specialization
View detailed information about these domains.
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Tuition That's Affordable
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WGU is a non-profit university with affordable tuition. Tuition for this degree is just $3,250 per 6-month term, or just $6,500 per year. This is less than HALF what other reputable online universities typically charge (Other schools charge as much as $300-400 per credit.)
Click here for details about tuition.
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Time Required to Complete the Program
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While it is expected that most students will complete this online nursing degree in 2 and a half years, program pace is ultimately determined by the individual student. Time to Completion frequently asked questions.
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Basic Admission Requirements
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Applicants must possess a bachelor of science in nursing degree and have a current, unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license. Applicants must also be actively working as an RN at the time of application and enrollment. Applicants will be required to take an online admissions test that helps determine the likelihood of success in a WGU program. More info about admission requirements for this degree.
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Other Recommended Online Health Care Degree Programs at WGU:
M.S. in Nursing - Education - This online degree in nursing education will equip you with the high-level knowledge and skills to become a nurse educator in diverse settings.
M.S. in Health Education - This online health education degree will enable you to become a much-in-demand health educator in a variety of healthcare settings.
Commonly Searched Phrases: nursing management, leadership and management in nursing, graduate degree nursing management, master of science in nursing, online nursing degree programs, nursing degree, online nursing degree.
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"Competency-based…"
"I like the idea of a competency-based program. In some areas I already had expertise and skills so I could take an independent study class and build the portfolio and take the exams. In other areas I needed more instruction."
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| —Gretchen Burr, WGU graduate, high school teacher |
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"Flexibility I needed…"
"I have been able to work at home during the time frame that fit my schedule. Studying on weekends, nights, early mornings, and even traveling times provided the flexibility I needed."
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| —Judy Beesley, WGU student |
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"Very flexible…"
"What a great opportunity this kind of program is for working adults. It was very flexible and fits into most any schedule. I worked with my mentor and studied independently or with co-workers who were also WGU students."
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| —Cathy Waters, HR Administrator, PacifiCorp |
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