Master of Science [M.S] [Nursing] From University of South Carolina

The University of South Carolina's 100% online MSN in Nursing Administration is designed to prepare nurses at the graduate level to manage the delivery of nursing and health care services across the spectrum of health care. You will delve deep into practical coursework, such as Facilitative Processes for Organizational Leadership, Financing Health Care, and Research Methods for Nursing.

This online degree program offers:

• learn the conceptual basis for for the practice of nursing leadership in healthcare systems
• learn organizational and management principles emphasizing budgeting, strategic planning, and organizational development
• experiential learning in a supportive field study environment
• preparation for national certification in nursing administration

The Masters of Science in Nursing Administration has two leadership courses that require field study hours. These hours can be performed with a leadership mentor at your place of employment if your employer approves. During your completion of your field study hours, you will work with a leader to complete organizational leadership projects. In the first course, the project focus will be human resources and during the second course the focus can be selected from the following concepts: efficiency, quality, or patient outcomes.