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Increase your impact by earning your online MSN degree as a Nurse Executive. Today, there is a great need for educated, experienced nurses to assume senior management positions in healthcare systems and other organizations.
Our program provides you with management techniques and business acumen that, when combined with the values and attributes you've acquired as a nursing professional, will prepare you for an executive leadership role.
Nursing salaries for nurse executives vary widely in the U.S. and are based upon many factors including geography, job description, specialty and experience. The Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates the median salary in May 2019 in the United States for Medical and Health Services Managers was $100,980($48.55 per hour), with a much faster than average projected job growth of 32 percent between 2019 and 2029.
The master's degree in nursing at Nebraska Methodist College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) http://www.ccneaccreditation.org
Graduates must pass programatic certification exam based on practice specialty
The MSN online program tuition is offered at an affordable rate of $565 per credit hour. NMC is committed to helping you find every avenue to finance your education. View the Tuition by Program & Degree page for a comprehensive list of all fees.
NMC encourages students to apply for all types of assistance for which they are qualified. Potential resources for this program include:
Visit our Financial Aid page to learn more about what's available and how to apply.
Contact your organization's human resources office to find out what's available.
Employees of Methodist Health System can find details on the MHS Intranet. Under Human Resources select either MHS Benefits or MJE Benefits then scroll down to Pursuing Your Dreams.
Visit our Scholarships & Grants page to learn more about available scholarships.
Applicants are evaluated on the basis of the following criteria:
To be considered for admission the following items must be submitted to the Admissions Office:
All MSN students are required to complete specific coursework. This list should only be used as a curriculum guide. Course listings and required curriculum are subject to change.
A student must earn a minimum of 36 total credit hours to be eligible for the Master of Science in Nursing degree. All course requirements as outlined below must be met.
Prerequisites: To be taken first semester or by permission
Prerequisites: NRS 509 or by permission
Prerequisites: NRS 509 & NRS 513, or by permission
Prerequisites: NRS 509, NRS 513, NRS 517, or by permission
Prerequisites: NRS 509 & NRS 513, or by permission
Prerequisites: NRS 509, NRS 513, NRS 550, or by permission
Prerequisites: NRS 509, NRS 513, NRS 550, or by permission
Prerequisites: All program course work except NRS 559, NRS 592 and NRS 594, or by permission
Prerequisites: All program course work except NRS 592 and NRS 594, or by permission
Prerequisites: Typically taken in the second-to-last semester, or by permission
Prerequisites: Typically taken in the last semester, or by permission
Graduates of the Master of Science in Nursing will:
1. Translate and integrate scholarship as a foundation for nursing and healthcare.
2. Embrace the roles of the nurse educator, executive, informaticist, or care coordinator to facilitate learning and change.
3. Value social, political, legal and ethical influences that impact nursing practice and nursing education.
4. Appreciate the impact of diversity within nursing and the global community
5. Demonstrate competency in developing an effective professional nursing environment.