M.S., Nursing Leadership and Healthcare Administration

Nurse Administrators improve the current and future patient needs while improving nursing retention and satisfaction.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a much faster-than-average projected job growth rate of 32% from 2019-2029. High annual salaries averaging $110,000 in hospitals and $92,000 in physicians offices.Learn how to Improve the current and  future patient needs while improving nursing retention and satisfaction.

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Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing

All of Daemen's nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), formerly the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc., 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, Phone: 404.975.5000, www.acenursing.org.

New York State Education Department

Registered with the New York State Board of Regents.

Program Benefits

  • Earn your MS in Nursing Leadership and Healthcare Administration
  • If you have a Masters in Nursing, earn your post masters certificate in Nursing Leadership and Healthcare Administration in just 24 credits
  • Fully online program
  • Practical experience with a current nursing healthcare leader
  • Financial literacy including budgeting and value based care 
  • System-based leadership - leadership, quality care, quality improvement and outcomes
  • Advocacy for decision-making that impacts nurses
  • Scholarships available to defray costs

Daemen’s Nursing Leadership and Healthcare Administration program provides students with a local option to gain imperative skills to lead in today’s healthcare systems while working alongside a current nursing healthcare leader.

Graduates may choose to earn the ANCC Nurse Executive Certification (BC-NE).

Career Outlook

  • Hospital clinical nurse leader/manager
  • Hospital healthcare administrator (CNO)
  • Director of patient care services
  • School nurse leader/administrator
  • Public health nurse leader
  • Long term care nurse leader/administrator/DON
  • Healthcare data analytics
  • Quality review and utilization nurse leader
  • Home care nurse leader/administrator

Program Specifics

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