Nursing (Nursing Administration), MS (Online)

Program Description

The Nursing Administration concentration prepares nurses for leadership in a variety of organizational settings. The curriculum draws from the practice of nursing, management and related fields, and includes administrative, research and clinical components. It provides for learning in an environment that fosters autonomy, flexibility and creative scholarship. An intensive practicum provides the opportunity to develop and test skills in real-life settings with emphasis on critical thinking.

Students may be admitted any academic term during the year, part-time study is available, and courses are offered to accommodate working nurses. The graduate will be prepared for the certification by the American Nurses Association as a Nurse Executive, Advanced.

Part-time option is also available. The program is offered in a hybrid format.

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Program Length

2-3 years

Possible Careers

Nurse manager, administrator, or executive

Application Deadlines

Quarter	Application Open	Priority Deadline	Final Deadline
Winter of 2025	Jun 1, 2024	—	Oct 1, 2024

Admissions Requirements

- Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited program
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0, both cumulative and in nursing courses
- Current RN license*
- Application with personal essay
- Letters of Recommendation (3)
- Official transcripts for all college credits
- Interview by faculty members in the School of Nursing
- One year of RN experience is required prior to entering clinical courses
- Nursing experience is preferred in the area of desired clinical option
- Each applicant's clinical experience will be individually evaluated.
- Health Science Reasoning Test**

* California RN license required before clinical courses
** Taken on site

Prerequisites

There are no specific prerequisites required. Please reference the Admission Requirements.

Integrating faith and health

Loma Linda University educates and encourages a balanced life by living our values of humility, compassion, justice, integrity, excellence, freedom and self- control. You will be surrounded by faculty who are committed to healthcare innovation and research while engaging your spirituality.

Expected Cost of Attendance

The following estimated cost of attendance is based on full-time attendance for the number of months enrolled per academic year. Estimated amounts may vary based on a number of factors. Students may use these estimates when applying for financial aid.

Required Program Costs

Academic Year 2024-2025

Year of Program Months Enrolled	Year 1 9	Year 2 9	Year 3 9
Tuition & Fees	$22,285	$27,020	$17,382
Books, Materials, Supplies & Equipment Allowance (May or may not be purchased through the school)	$1,535	$860	$200

Other Educational Costs

Non-required costs that can be funded with scholarships/loans.

Year of Program Months Enrolled	Year 1 9	Year 2 9	Year 3 9
Living Expense (Food & Housing Allowance) Students will be assigned one of the following Living Expense Budget Options:
On Campus Dorm	$11,835	$11,835	$11,835
LLU Owned Rental Property	$18,900	$18,900	$18,900
LLU Owned Rental w/ Dependents	$19,800	$19,800	$19,800
Undergraduate Dependent w/ Parents	$7,200	$7,200	$7,200
Off Campus	$18,900	$18,900	$18,900
Transportation Allowance	$3,150	$3,150	$2,100
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses	$3,150	$3,150	$2,100
Federal Student Loan Fees	$219	$219	$219
Cost of Obtaining Professional License	0	0	0
Dependent Care (See Budget Revision Request form)	Available upon Request
Disability-Related Expenses (See Budget Revision Request form)	Available upon Request

Notes

Tuition/Fees is an estimation based on 3 quarters of an average of 6 units (2 classes per quarter). Living Expenses is calculated for financial aid purposes and is based on 3 quarters (9 months).

70-75% of LLU Nursing students receive financial aid

• Estimated amounts are for the academic year specified only. Amounts are based on full-time attendance for the number of months enrolled per academic year. International students need to calculate 12 months of living expenses based on these amounts.
• Amounts are expected to increase each year consistent with inflation in the professional education sector.
• To qualify for financial aid, most students must be enrolled at least half time in an aid eligible program and be taking degree requirements. Half time is 6 units in a quarter for undergraduate programs and 4 units in a quarter for graduate programs.