Nurse Administrator MSN Degree Program

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Degree Overview

Master of Science in Nursing in Nurse Administrator

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Delivering patient care includes utilizing the latest in organizational practices. Our Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Nurse Administrator degree program helps students to develop leadership skills in conjunction with the requirements for this position that may include the design of healthcare delivery systems, making policy and financial decisions, promoting patient safety and quality improvements in patient care, and incorporating technology, contemporary practice, and ethics into delivery of healthcare.

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Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing, the Master of Science in Nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice Programs at South University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

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Success stories

Outstanding Education for Remarkable Careers

We're committed to helping our graduates make an impact in their professional and personal lives. We applaud our nursing alumni and the difference they make. Check out what some of our nursing graduates have to say.

Carlos Moises Avila Simon
Class of '26
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner – South University, Savannah
“ South University is a special place to learn. The faculty and staff are amazing people. >>”

Mario J. Coureaux Masso
Class of '26
Doctor of Nursing Practice – South University, Online Programs
“South University helped prepare me through evidence-based education, research opportunities, clinical practice experiences, and faculty mentorship. The faculty and staff were supportive, encouraging, and committed to student success. Their guidance and feedback helped me grow both professionally and academically. >>”

Tiffany Taylor
Class of '25
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization in Nurse Administrator – South University, Montgomery
“Their guidance, encouragement, and real-world insight played a key contribution in my growth as a nurse leader and helped me stay motivated through graduation.”

Viviane Sousa
Class of '25
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner – South University, Savannah
“I decided to take a step forward for my patients’ care. It’s hard, and it’s uncomfortable, the process of seeking a new and higher level of education and knowledge, but that is the right way to be successful in life. >>”

Nathalie Bailey
Class of '24
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – South University's Online Programs
“The program allowed me to successfully complete both my MSN and Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees while balancing family, work, and academic responsibilities.”