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RN to MSN: Nursing Administration
An RN to MSN in nursing administration is an accelerated program that prepares students to supervise other nurses, recommend policy and structural changes and assist in the implementation of changes. A nurse administrator can also be called a head nurse. An administrator may perform the role of a health coordinator for mothers-to-be and arrange services that include immunizations and prenatal care. Some administrative nursing jobs are much more complex, requiring management for entire services.
RN to MSN in Nursing Administration Overview
- Students learn to manage people, budgets, supplies and study health care laws and policies.
- Students study in detail the health care administration principles, management of medical personnel, management of finances and resources and also a study of healthcare law and policy.
- Coursework teaches students how to contribute to patient care not only through direct contact with patients and their families, but also by making sure that other nurses and medical staff do their jobs well.
- The curriculum prepares students to manage staff and services in hospitals and nursing homes.
- Graduates of degree programs in nursing administration can enter into nursing careers as chief nurse executives, nursing case managers, nursing project directors and nursing school administrators.
Steps to Become a Nurse Administrator
- Complete an Associate’s Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing.
- Earn a Registered Nurse Certification.
- Enroll and complete a RN to MSN in nursing administration.
- Obtain certification in nursing administration and proper licensure (requirements vary by state).
Salary and Career Information
- Estimated Salary: Salaries for nurse administrators typically start at $81,000, according to most recent reports on Indeed.com.
- Job Setting: Hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, mental health centers, and government health agencies.