MSN: Nursing Administrative Leadership
Next Level Caring: Become a Nurse Leader.
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is a dynamic way for nursing professionals to gain upward mobility in the health care environment.
The Nursing Administrative Leadership track is designed to provide current and aspiring nurse managers and clinical nurse leaders with the skills and knowledge necessary to guide daily operations in a variety of healthcare settings.
Upcoming Term Start Dates
8/19/2025
CCNE Accredited
The master’s degree program in nursing at Florida Southern College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org)
Top Reasons
Supportive Environment
The MSN program provides a supportive learning environment with the goal of producing responsible and productive citizens who promote and advance the communities they serve.
Caring Faculty
The MSN program faculty develop caring relationships within a positive and enriching environment that cares for the whole person.
Personal Touch
Through shared values and communal expectations, the MSN faculty and support staff actively engage with student’s growth as they pursue their academic goals.
Meet Our Mocs
Ernie Parani, APRN
Kara Pinero, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Laurel Lawerence, APRN
Samantha Rios
Satoria Reid-Rowe, APRN, Family Practice
Colleen Wallace, MSN, NP-C
Mary Cornejo
Melissa Welch, MSN, APRN
Featured Faculty
Jeanne Jenkins
Program Details
Admission Requirements
- Submit your NursingCAS application online at www.nursingcas.org
- Submit all additional items directly to NursingCAS:
- Official transcripts of all academic work
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited CNEA, ACEN or CCNE program at a regionally accredited college or university
- Current resume
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework
- Required undergraduate prerequisite courses
- Proof of current active licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Florida
- Record and submit three short videos (no more than 2 minutes each) answering the following prompts:
- Where do you see yourself in five years as a nurse practitioner, nurse leader, or nurse educator?
- Why is now the right time for you to begin a graduate nursing program?
- Graduate school will put significant demands on your time, energy, and financial resources. What do you see as your most significant challenges for meeting the didactic and clinical requirements for the program?
- Personal interview may be required for eligible candidates
- Completion of a criminal background check, proof of immunization, and a ten-panel drug screen prior to beginning the program (if admitted)
Course Delivery
Online
The Nursing Administrative Leadership track is delivered fully online. The curriculum is designed to be completed in five semesters. Actual time to degree completion may vary for individual students.
Curriculum
Nursing Administrative Leadership
| Course Number | Title |
|---|---|
| NUR 5250 | Evidence Translation and Quality Improvement for Advanced Nursing Practice |
| NUR 5550 | Complex Healthcare Systems Operations Management (7-weeks) |
| NUR 5575 | Human Capital Management (7-weeks) |
| NUR 5600 | Applied Healthcare Economics and Financial Management |
| NUR 5625 | Legal and Regulatory Compliance in Healthcare |
| NUR 5450 | Informatics and Health Care Technologies |
| NUR 5120 | Leadership, Roles Development, and Advocacy for Advanced Nursing Practice |
| NUR 5650 | Advanced Leadership Skills for Nurse Administrators |
| NUR 6960 | Graduate Internship in Nursing: Nursing Administrative Leadership |
| NUR 5675 | Strategic and Operational Planning in Healthcare (7-weeks) |
| NUR 6961 | Graduate Internship in Nursing: Nursing Administrative Leadership |
Program Costs
2024-2025:
| Base Required Fees | Cost |
| Tuition per Credit Hour | $650 |
| Program Fee per Semester | $350 |
| Technology fee per semester | $25 to $100 |
One-Time Fees:
| Base Required Fees | Cost |
| Deposit (Applied to Tuition) | $250 |
| CastleBranch All-Inclusive Package | $224 |
A program fee will be charged per semester for all students enrolled in the MSN and PMC tracks. This fee will cover the costs associated with experiential learning, clinical placement, and additional resources to promote attainment of competencies. Fees will be periodically adjusted to align with the costs of supporting competency attainment. Students in all tracks are responsible for any additional FSC fees or program-specific costs, including but not limited to CastleBranch and Typhon, as applicable.
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I have a Bachelor degree in another field besides nursing. Am I eligible to apply for the MSN program at Florida Southern?
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is one of the requirements for admission to our MSN program. Students who are interested in nursing as a new career may wish to consider an accelerated “second bachelor’s degree” BSN program. Alternatively, they could complete an Associate of Science degree in Nursing (ASN) and then go on to enroll in an RN-BSN program. This would give them the foundation needed to prepare for an MSN program.
Do you require the GRE for admission?
No, we do not require the GRE for consideration for admission to our nursing programs.
For which types of careers will this program prepare me?
Our nurse practitioner programs prepare students for careers in primary care. Our Nursing Administrative Leadership and Nurse Educator programs prepare students for a variety of positions in both primary and acute care healthcare settings.
May I choose my own preceptors? Is there assistance?
All students are assigned to clinical sites/preceptors by the Clinical Placement Coordinator, eliminating the need for students to find their own preceptors, unless they prefer to do so. This streamlines the clinical placement process and ensures high-quality learning experiences.
I previously started an MSN program at a different school. Can I transfer my courses?
Florida Southern allows you to transfer up to two (2) graduate-level courses. If you have taken more than two courses elsewhere, our MSN program director will determine which courses would be best to transfer to Florida Southern and which would be most beneficial to repeat at FSC.
Is there an application fee? Can I waive the application fee?
Please review the NursingCAS Application Fees and Fee Waivers information.
Where do I send my transcripts? How do I send them to NursingCas?
Please review NursingCAS' page on Sending Official Transcripts to NursingCAS.
Online
Adult & Grad Admissions
MSN and Post-Master's Nursing Virtual Information Session
Adult and Graduate
Dec 12 12:00 PM
Join us online to learn more about our MSN tracks as well as Post-Master's certificate opportunities. Hear from your program director and admission counselor to get your questions answered and get ready for your next steps in advancing your education and career!
Location: Online
Program Contact
Jeanne B. Jenkins, Ph.D., MSN, MBA, RN
Assistant Professor of Nursing and MSN Program Director
Blanton Nursing - 123
863.616.6479
