Nurse Administrator Degree Program - RN to MSN

Degree Overview

RN to Master of Science in Nurse Administrator

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Delivering patient care includes utilizing the latest in organizational practices. Our RN to Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Nurse Administrator degree program strengthens your leadership skills in conjunction with teaching 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. Our RN to MSN program offers a unique opportunity to registered nurses who do not currently have a BSN degree. With our intensive, streamlined course of study, you’ll be awarded both a BSN and MSN upon completion of the program.

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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 are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

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Angela Eckles

Class of '24

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - South University, Savannah

“Graduating from this program represents a culmination of hard work, dedication, and the acquisition of critical knowledge and skills that will support me in my nursing career.”

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Class of ’23

South University’s Online Program: Master of Science in Nursing with specialization in Nurse Educator

“I feel incredibly grateful that the education I received at South University opened so many opportunities for me. I can make a real impact on the future of nursing and be able to train and guide a new generation of nurses along this beautiful journey!”

Elizabeth Tran

Class of '23

Doctor of Nurse Practice - South University, Tampa

“The thing that I love about South is that all the professors are very supportive and very responsive. I have nothing but great things to say about the nursing faculty. They try their best to bring out the best in their students.”

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Class of '23

Doctor of Nurse Practice - South University's Online Programs

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