UConn’s Online Nursing Administration and Leadership Master’s, Certificate, and DNP Programs
The University of Connecticut’s online Nursing Administration and Leadership Master of Science, Post-Graduate Certificate, and DNP programs are taught by UConn School of Nursing faculty who are dedicated to your future in advanced practice. The foundations of the Nursing Administration and Leadership program are built on theories of leadership, motivation, organizational design, and problem-solving.
Fully Accredited Nurse Administration and Leadership Program
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredits UConn School of Nursing programs, which are designed to prepare nurses for advanced nursing practice with specialized knowledge, skills, and values.
Prepare for a Wide Range of Careers in Nursing Leadership
Graduates of the Nursing Administration and Leadership master’s, Post Graduate Certificate, or DNP tracks assume leadership roles in the health care system. By applying their existing knowledge and spirit of inquiry they are able to advance the discipline of nursing. Nurse leaders, nurse executives, and nurse administrators focus on key areas, including staff development, labor relations, healthcare financing, staffing and scheduling, patient classification systems, healthcare innovations, quality improvement management, performance, outcomes, and program evaluation and human resources management.
A Road to Nursing Leadership Certification
This program will prepare you for national certification through American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL), either as a Certified Nurse Manager & Leader (CNML) or Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP). You may also seek the American Nurses Association (ANA) Nurse Executive Certification (NE-BC) or Nurse Executive, Advanced Certification (NEA-BC).
Doctor of Nursing Practice Option
For those interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in nursing, students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Administration and Leadership program can transfer two courses and all practicum capstone hours toward UConn's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree if they decide to pursue it in the future.