Format
100% online
Time Commitment
Part-time or full-time options
Duration
18 months
Program Start
Fall or Spring
Credits
33

Program Overview

Students in the Nursing Administration and Leadership master’s program at Endicott College gain the knowledge and skills they need for opportunities at the management and executive levels. Learn analytic, financial, and evaluation skills in courses that focus on administration and management in nursing; delivery of patient care; legal, regulatory, and ethical issues; health care economics; health care environment; and professional practice.

As an Endicott student, you’ll gain hands-on experience from an internship with a nursing leader that provides the opportunity to integrate knowledge and experience within an administrative environment. Internship placements are arranged individually through the Cummings School of Nursing and Health Sciences with your career goals in mind, and students are required to complete 144 hours, part preceptor/part project-based. A capstone project covers the essence, evidence, and excellence of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) Nurse Leader Core Competencies.

Healthcare nursing administration and leadership careers could include settings such as:

  • Hospital organizations
  • Long-term health care facilities
  • Community service
  • Patient services including governmental agencies and regulatory bodies

Program of Study

Pre-Master's Pathway Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 13

The Pre-Master's Pathway is designed for applicants who are registered nurses with an Associate degree or diploma in nursing who have a Bachelor degree or higher degree in a field other than nursing. This option offers alternative methods of qualifying for admission to the Graduate School based on transfer of academic courses and course enrollment. In order to be admitted to the Pre-Master's Pathway, students are required to have completed undergraduate professional nursing courses in nursing leadership, nursing research and concepts/practice in community health. Students may have to submit the course syllabi from other nursing schools for evaluation or enroll in courses at Endicott College to meet these requirements.

Although the Pre-Master's Pathway does not grant a Bachelor degree in nursing, it can enable the student to meet the criteria for admission into the graduate program in nursing. The Pre-Master's Pathway grants exemptions for the specific graduate program admission requirement of a nursing baccalaureate degree.

Once students have been accepted into the program and completed the necessary prerequisites, they will follow the Traditional Master's course work.

If applicable to applicant, the four additional pre-requisite courses are:

  • MTH 126 - Applied Statistics (Cr: 3)
  • NU 306 - Scholarship for the Nursing Discipline (Cr: 3)
  • NU 408 - Leadership and Management in Nursing (Cr: 3)
  • NU 411/411L - Community/ Population Health Nursing (Cr: 4)

Traditional Master's Pathway Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 15

The Traditional Master's Pathway is designed for registered nurses with a baccalaureate degree in nursing. The common course of study for each specialty includes graduate core courses in theories, research process and design, and contemporary issues and trends that influence nursing practice. The courses follow a detailed sequence needed to develop expertise in each concentration.

  • NUR 503 - Roles and Issues for Advanced Nursing Practice (Cr: 3)
  • NUR 525 - Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice (Cr: 3)
  • NUR 527 - Health Policy & Finance: Application for Advanced Practice Nurses (Cr: 3)
  • NUR 574 - Nursing Research I: Methods (Cr: 3)
  • NUR 575 - Nursing Research II: Project (Cr: 3)

Nursing Education Degree Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 33

Nursing Education Concentration - 18 credits

  • NUR 505 - Curriculum Design, Course Development, and Program Evaluation (Cr: 3)
  • NUR 506 - Advanced Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Health Assessment for the Graduate Nurse (Cr: 3)
  • NUR 561 - Nurse as the Educator (Cr: 3)
  • NUR 565 - Teaching Methods: Principles of Teaching (Cr: 3)
  • NUR 585 - Masters in Nursing Internship in Administrator Role, Educator Role and or Global Health Role (Cr: 6)

Nursing Administration and Leadership Degree Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 33

Nursing Administration and Leadership Concentration - 18 credits

  • NUR 506 - Advanced Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Health Assessment for the Graduate Nurse (Cr: 3)
  • NUR 510 - Organization and Structure of Nursing Leadership (Cr: 3)
  • NUR 526 - Nurse as the Administrator (Cr: 3)
  • NUR 532 - Administration: Practice and Quality Outcomes (Cr: 3)
  • NUR 585 - Masters in Nursing Internship in Administrator Role, Educator Role and or Global Health Role (Cr: 6)

Nursing - Global Health Degree Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 33

Global Health Concentration - 18 credits

  • NUR 506 - Advanced Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Health Assessment for the Graduate Nurse (Cr: 3)
  • NUR 541 - Nurse in Global Health (Cr: 3)
  • NUR 542 - Principles of Global Health (Cr: 3)
  • NUR 543 - Global Health Nursing: Assessment and Evaluation (Cr: 3)
  • NUR 585 - Masters in Nursing Internship in Administrator Role, Educator Role and or Global Health Role (Cr: 6)

Family Nurse Practitioner Degree Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required 47

Family Nurse Practitioner - 32 credits

  • NUR 507 - Health Promotion and Disease Prevention for the Advanced Practice Nurse (Cr: 3)
  • NUR 550 - Pathophysiology of Human Disease for Advanced Nursing Practice (Cr: 3)
  • NUR 551 - Comprehensive Health Assessment and Clinical Diagnostic Decision Making (Cr: 3)
  • NUR 562 - Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics for Family Nurse Practitioner (Cr: 3)
  • NUR 566 - Seminar for the Professional Nurse Practitioner (Cr: 2)
  • NUR 567 - Primary Care of the Childbearing Family (Cr: 3)
  • NUR 568 - Primary Care of the Childbearing Family Practicum (Cr: 5)
  • NUR 569 - Primary Care of the Adult and Geriatric Patient (Cr: 3)
  • NUR 570 - Primary Care of the Adult and Geriatric Patient Practicum (Cr: 5)
  • NUR 572 - FNP Clinical Immersion (Cr: 2)

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will:

  • Demonstrate advanced clinical judgment based in knowledge from nursing, the arts, humanities, and natural, physical, and social sciences.
  • Develop holistic, evidence-based approaches to deliver person-centered care.
  • Design quality population-focused care approaches for the protection, promotion, and enhancement of health.
  • Design research to address healthcare and nursing issues.
  • Create an environment of safety for clients and providers.
  • Function as an effective leader of the interprofessional care team.
  • Apply knowledge of the healthcare system in leading care across delivery settings.
  • Appraise information and communication technologies in the delivery of effective care.
  • Integrate the ethics and values of the nursing profession in providing equitable care for all.
  • Create an environment that fosters an intentional commitment to personal and professional well-being for all.

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Accreditation

The Master's degree Nursing program at Endicott College in Beverly, MA is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
‍3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA, 30326

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Master's nursing program is Continued Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website: https://www.acenursing.org

Cummings School of Nursing & Health Sciences

Faculty

Endicott’s nursing faculty are highly skilled practitioners who share insights from their real-world experience. They are approachable experts who teach you best practices, essential foundations of classroom theory, and practical applications, so you will gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence you need to make an impact and accelerate your nursing career.

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    The knowledgeable, professional staff at Endicott’s Career Center provides personalized career support to help you meet your goals. From career advising and resume help to sharpening your interview skills and connecting with our extensive alumni network, you will receive a lifetime of support to help you with job search strategies at any stage of your career. Once a Gull, always a Gull!

"One of the standout aspects of the program was the focus on leadership development. Through a combination of coursework, research, and mentorship opportunities, I gained the confidence and skills to effectively lead a team and drive positive change within an organization. For my internship I was paired with a nurse executive in a major healthcare system. This opportunity not only provided me valuable leadership skills, but it led to my first job as a nurse manager right out of graduate school. I am proud to be an Endicott graduate and am excited to apply my knowledge and skills in my nursing administration career!"
Genevieve Bradley, MSN, RN, ACM
Class of ‘24

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At Endicott, learning goes beyond theory. Through real-world case studies, practitioner-led instruction, and applied problem-solving, you’ll gain the skills and experience to make an immediate impact in your field.

Industry Insights

Get a glimpse of the types of careers you can pursue with this degree, along with estimated salaries and projected growth rates, sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Example Job Titles Median Annual Salary Projected Job Growth (2024-2034)
Nurse Administrator $117,960 23%
Director of Nursing $134,440
Nurse Manager $117,960
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