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MSN in Nursing Administration

MSN in Nursing Administration

Are you a registered nurse who wants to be an advocate for change in healthcare systems to improve the patient care experience and quality of affordable care?

If so, consider the 35-credit online MSN in Nursing Administration at Montclair State University. This concentration builds on your existing knowledge, skills and experience so you are ready to assume leadership and management responsibility for:

  • Building teams to promote the implementation of new programs and initiatives
  • Assessing and evaluating operations for efficiency, effectiveness and stakeholder satisfaction
  • Developing and monitoring quality of care initiatives to improve healthcare system outcomes
  • Compiling and evaluating data to support best clinical practices

Blend your nursing background with formal business skills and experience by completing 9 credits in the Feliciano School of Business with MBA students.

Curriculum
Nursing Core (9 credits)

Specialty Courses (9 credits)

Advanced Practice Role (17 credits)

Total Program Credits: 35

*Each nursing student is required to complete 150 in-person clinical practicum hours. Students work with expert nurse educators in clinical and academic settings as they meet their individual goals.

Please note, curriculum and credit hours are subject to change. Course sequencing and program progression are determined on an individual basis with your academic advisor.

Admission Requirements
  • Completion of the online application.
  • Submission of all official transcripts.
  • Minimum of 3.0 GPA in undergraduate studies.
  • A current resume is required with your application.
  • Licensure as an RN in good standing in New Jersey or eligibility for RN licensure if a new graduate. New graduate nurses must successfully pass the NCLEX RN within 6 months of matriculation.
  • Two letters of recommendation from faculty members or employers.
  • A one-page personal statement. The personal statement should explain your reason for applying to the program, learning goals, and relevant professional experience.

We are now accepting applications for the Spring 2025 semester!

Tuition and Employer Discounts
As a public university, Montclair State is among the most affordable options in the state.

The School of Nursing is proud to partner with:

  • Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center to provide a 20% tuition discount to eligible RNs.
  • Atlantic Health Systems to provide a 20% tuition discount to eligible RNs.
  • St. Joseph’s University Medical Center to provide a 20% tuition discount to eligible RNs.

Please contact the School of Nursing for additional information.

Contact Us
If you have specific questions about the MSN in Nursing Administration, please call or email the School of Nursing:

Phone: 973-655-3654
Email: msn@montclair.edu

If you have general questions regarding the application process, please call or email Admissions at The Graduate School:

Phone: 973-655-5147
Email: gradschool@montclair.edu

The master’s degree program in nursing at Montclair State University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

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