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Nursing Leadership & Administration, M.S.

Be a Nurse Administrator Who Leads, Inspires, and Serves in Healthcare

In tandem with health care reform and new models of care delivery, the Master’s in Nursing Leadership and Administration program positions bachelor-prepared R.N.s to play a transformative role in health care. We'll build your confidence through evidence-based nursing science and help you learn to lead the business aspects of healthcare.

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Rejoice in your work; never lose sight of the nursing leader you are now and the nursing leader you will become.

Sue Fitzsimons

If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.

John Quincy Adams

Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.

Earl Nightingale, American radio speaker and author

Nursing Programs Online & In Rochester, NY

What will you learn?

  • Leadership Grounded in Integrity: Our graduate and professional programs are designed to develop your leadership skills to be effective in your field, grounded in ethical decision-making and integrity. Make a positive impact in your workplaces and communities.
  • Education Beyond Skill Development: We focus on educating the whole person. Professional competencies are paired with a strong emphasis on character and purpose, empowering you, an adult learner, to excel in your career as a principled leader with transferable skills. We provide education for what's next.
  • Values-Driven Curriculum: Our courses integrate core values like compassion, ethical responsibility, and community engagement, essential qualities for working adults aiming to lead with purpose in today’s challenging environments.
  • Becoming a Trustworthy Leader: We prepare graduate students to be trusted professionals. We’ll help you foster ethical workplace cultures and build strong, collaborative teams based on character, empathy, and respect.
  • A Foundation for Positive Change: Our programs will help you change more than just your job title, it’ll help you change your community. A Roberts education will help you contribute to meaningful change and lead with a higher sense of mission and service.

Cost of Nursing Leadership & Administration, M.S.

Total Program
Sticker Price:

$36,504

Less than

26%

of students 
pay this amount

25%

tuition discount for benefit-eligible 
employees, spouses, and dependents 
of our corporate partners

Coursework

Interested in seeing what courses you can take? Check out our course catalog!

The character of the nurse is as important as the knowledge she possesses.

Carolyn Jarvis

Admissions Requirements

Requirements:

  • A bachelor’s degree with a nursing major from a regionally accredited institution of higher education
  • Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a scale of 4.00, depending on the depth of professional experience
  • Successful completion (B minus or higher) of a statistics course
  • Licensure as a registered professional nurse within the United States, U.S. territories or Canada
  • Equivalent of one-year full-time employment as a professional registered nurse

Not required:

  • Entrance Exam (GRE/GMAT)

Frequently Asked Questions

The baccalaureate, and masters, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs in nursing, at Roberts Wesleyan University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

This program features small class sizes, typically under 10 students per cohort. This intimate setting allows for personalized attention, ensuring that each student has ample opportunity to interact with faculty members.

Professors are dedicated to student success, offering regular opportunities for one-on-one interactions and mentorship.

Roberts Wesleyan provides comprehensive career services to support students throughout their journey. This includes career coaching, resume building, and networking events with industry leaders. The program also connects students with an engaged alumni network, offering invaluable opportunities for mentorship and career advancement after graduation.

Careers

  • Vice President for Patient Care
  • Chief Nursing Officer
  • Nurse Leader
  • Clinical Manager
  • Nurse Manager
  • Director of Nursing

Employers

  • Rochester Regional Health System
  • University of Rochester Medical Center
  • Highland Hospital
  • Catholic Health Systems, Buffalo
  • University Hospital, Syracuse
  • Veteran's Administration Hospitals

Yes, the program is available in an asynchronous online format, allowing flexibility for working professionals.

Ask your enrollment representative about our Nursing Leadership certificate!

This 5-course advanced certificate is designed for working nurses like you.

Questions?

Meet Your Enrollment Representative!

James Blake
Assistant Director of Admissions