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Become a Nursing Leader in 2 Years
In just six semesters, MBU’s Master of Science in Nursing – Executive Leadership track prepares you for advanced leadership roles in healthcare. Whether you aspire to lead a department, manage a team, or oversee an entire healthcare organization, this Executive Leadership MSN Degree equips you with the necessary skills and knowledge..
What is a Nurse Leader?
Nurse leaders play an important role in healthcare facilities, with their reach extending to a vast array of executive-level tasks. As a nurse leader, you’d manage staff in a department or hospital, and complete administrative tasks such as performance reviews, attending meetings, developing training and personnel procedures.
What are the duties of a nurse leader?
- Recruiting, hiring, and training nurses
- Performance evaluations
- Budgeting and Reporting
- Developing policies and procedures
- Act as a liaison between departments, nursing staff, and hospital executives
- Developing a strategic vision for the hospital or department
Admission Requirements
To begin your journey toward earning an MSN Executive Leadership degree, review the admission requirements to ensure you meet all necessary qualifications for the program.
- BSN degree
- 3.0 GPA
- Active unencumbered RN license
- MSN application
MSN Executive Leader Career Outlook
The career outlook for MSN Executive Leadership graduates is exceptionally promising. As healthcare continues to evolve, the demand for skilled leaders in healthcare facilities is on the rise. A retiring workforce combined with the need for stronger healthcare leadership means job opportunities are expanding.
- According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for better-prepared leaders in healthcare facilities and a retiring workforce will contribute to an increase in the need for healthcare managers and administrators.
- Job opportunities for medical and health service managers are expected to rise 32 percent nationally between 2019 and 2029, almost 4 times more than the average rate for all occupations.
- The median yearly pay for nurse educators is $100,980.
