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“As a full time nurse, I chose Roberts so I could continue working while preparing for leadership roles in healthcare.”
A 100% Online MSN Degree Built for Working Registered Nurses
Finish your master’s in nursing leadership in 18 to 20 months at Roberts Wesleyan University with mentored leadership experience and a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt included.
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Key Program Facts
- Degree: M.S. in Nursing Leadership and Administration
- University: Roberts Wesleyan University School of Nursing
- Format: 100 percent online MSN degree
- Credits: 39 credit hours
- Timeline: 18 to 20 months full time or part time
- Clinical Experience: 80 to 120 mentored leadership hours
- Accreditation: CCNE accredited and MSCHE regionally accredited
Advance Your Nursing Career Without Stepping Away From Work
You are ready to lead and grow your career, but you can’t drop all your responsibilities to go back to school. Roberts designed this MSN degree in nursing for working RNs who want advancement without pausing their careers.
Coursework connects directly to real healthcare environments. You’ll build leadership, operational, and quality improvement skills that translate into immediate workplace impact.
RECENT ROBERTS NURSING GRADUATES ACHIEVED A 96.4% FIRST TIME NCLEX PASS RATE, DEMONSTRATING STRONG PREPARATION AND PROFESSIONAL READINESS.
LEADERSHIP SKILLS YOU CAN USE IMMEDIATELY IN HEALTHCARE
This MSN curriculum builds the leadership, operational, and clinical decision making skills nurses need to move from bedside expertise into system level influence. Each area of study is designed to apply directly to real healthcare environments.
- Advanced nursing leadership and administration
- Healthcare quality improvement and patient safety
- Evidence based nursing practice
- Healthcare finance and operations
- Team leadership and communication
- Ethical decision making in healthcare systems
PREPARE FOR NURSING LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION ROLES
This program prepares graduates for roles including:
- Nurse manager or supervisor
- Clinical coordinator
- Healthcare administrator
- Quality improvement leader
- Nursing operations specialist
Graduates are equipped to lead teams, improve systems, and influence patient outcomes across healthcare organizations.
This Program Is Built For
Working bedside RNs
Nurses seeking an online MSN degree that fits around rotating schedules.
Career advancers
Professionals pursuing leadership and management opportunities.
Transitioning professionals
Military or second career nurses moving into healthcare leadership.
Time constrained adults
Learners who need flexible, fully online study.
Core curriculum areas include:
- Nursing leadership and organizational behavior
- Healthcare quality and safety
- Evidence based practice
- Healthcare policy and ethics
- Financial and operational management
- Mentored leadership practicum
Assignments are designed to connect coursework to your workplace whenever possible.
What You Need to Apply
Applicants should have:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing
- Active RN licensure
- Professional nursing experience
- Official transcripts and completed application
- Enrollment counselors guide applicants through each step of the process.
Plan Your Investment with Confidence
Roberts works to keep graduate nursing education accessible for working professionals.
Financial support is available. Financial options may include employer tuition support, federal aid, and payment planning. Your advisor will help you understand costs and all your funding options before enrollment.
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“Roberts supported my transition from military service into nursing and helped me build a future focused on caring for others.”
Frequently Asked Questions
An MSN degree is a Master of Science in Nursing focused on advanced leadership and professional practice.
Yes. Coursework is delivered online, with mentored leadership hours completed in healthcare settings.
Yes. The nursing program is CCNE accredited and Roberts Wesleyan University is regionally accredited by MSCHE.
Most students complete the program in 18 to 20 months depending on pacing.
Take the Next Step Toward Nursing Leadership
You already have clinical experience. This MSN degree helps you turn it into leadership.
Advance your career with an accredited online MSN from Roberts Wesleyan University.
