M.S.N. in Nursing Administration
Program Facts
College: College of Nursing
Major: Nursing Administration
Degree Level: Master's
Delivery Format:
- On-Campus
- 100% Online
Campuses & Locations:
Credit Hours: 36-39
How To Apply
Application Deadline
Fall 2026: CAS deadline TBD
Tuition & Fees
Estimated costs available via the calculator.
Accreditation
- The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master’s degree program in nursing at Tarleton State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791.
Overview
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program offers options for a major in Nursing Administration or Nursing Education. The Nursing Administration degree prepares graduates to assume leadership roles for unit, department, service line, or the system-level of healthcare organizations.
Program Benefits
Advantages of the Online Program
- All online classes!
- Can complete MSN degree in as few as 12 months.
- Tarleton is a student-focused university; this is maintained in the online environment with faculty who truly care about you as a student!
- Tarleton is affordable!
Benefits of Online Program
- Advance your career in nursing!
- Enhance leadership skills and opportunities.
- Specialize as Nurse Educator or Nurse Administrator!
- Meet personal and professional educational goals.
For RNs who have completed a bachelor’s degree in nursing, Tarleton State University’s MSN program offers outstanding, student-focused instruction through the flexibility and convenience of online learning.
Courses
Offered Concentrations
- Nursing Management/NRMG
- Quality Improvement/QLIM
Learning Outcomes
- Integrate findings and theories from nursing science and related disciplines to lead the continued improvement of nursing care across various settings.
- Provide flexible leadership and inter/intra professional collaboration in a complex and ever-changing healthcare delivery system to safely achieve quality, patient-centered care.
- Ethically conduct and/or use research which contributes to the development of nursing science.
- Analyze current and emerging information and health technologies to communicate, manage knowledge. mitigate error, and support decision making to improve patient care outcomes.
- Advocate for policies to promote health, shape healthcare delivery, defend and advance the profession of nursing.
- Synthesize population health concepts to affect appropriate health interventions, to prevent disease, reduce risks, and promote health and wellness in various populations.
Career Outcomes
- Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse Educator
- Hospital Administrator
- Application Requirements
Admissions Requirements
- Admission to Tarleton State University – Graduate Studies
- Students should note that they must have their bachelor’s degree in nursing in order to be admitted to either master’s program as well as have their RN license.
- We accept applicants year-round. Courses start every 8 weeks.