Nursing Administration

Upon graduation, students will be prepared to:

• Integrate theories from nursing and support sciences to guide practice and role development
• Use evidence-based and best practice literature to propose and initiate change.
• Use political acumen to influence health care policy in the promotion of safe, ethical health care delivery.
• Deliver a broad array of evidence-based, patient-centered nursing interventions to culturally diverse or at risk individuals and populations in a specialized area of practice.
• Demonstrate expertise in a specialized area of clinical, teaching, and management/administrative practice and/or initial competence in a functional role (advanced practice registered nurse [APRN], educator and administrator).
• Employ leadership and management skills in decision making to improve nursing care delivery and the care environment.
• Collaborate with the interprofessional teams to improve nursing care and health care services.
• Contribute to knowledge dissemination through scholarly activities and communication.
• Use critical synthesis to effectively manage resources and systems.
• Demonstrate competency in information analysis, management and technology consistent with role preparation.
• Engage in lifelong learning and professional development.

There is a two-step application process for the online M.S.N. in Nursing Administration.

STEP 1: NURSING CAS ADMISSIONS APPLICATION

1. Complete only sections marked required at https://nursingcas.liaisoncas.com
2. Pay appropriate application fees.
3. Submit your transcripts.
4. Questions: Contact NursingCAS at nursingcas@liaisoncas.com or (617) 612-2880.

STEP 2: OUHSC SUPPLEMENTAL NURSING APPLICATION

1. Complete the supplemental application at: https://apps.ouhsc.edu/admissions/
2. Enter the NursingCAS ID number from the Admission Application.
3. Pay the $75 application fee.
4.  For international students, please mail the following to Admissions & Records:
   • Residency documentation
   • TOEFL exam results
   • WES evaluation of international coursework
   • Immigration documentation

Note: An interview may be requested by faculty.

The M.S.N. in Nursing Administration Admissions Committee respects the investment each person makes in applying to the program. Applications are evaluated on a rolling admissions basis, ensuring that each candidate receives a prompt response to their application. Once all documents are received, the application is considered, and a decision is made.

For more information on the admissions process, please complete the contact form above and a student programs coordinator will be in touch shortly.

If you would like to compare the estimated cost of your program with a typical financial aid package, use the cost calculator on our OU Online financial aid page. 

In general, University Tuition Waivers cannot be applied to OU Online programs or courses. This includes, but is not limited to, Graduate Assistant Tuition Waivers and faculty/staff waivers. 

If you have questions regarding financial aid for your online program, please contact the HSC Financial Aid office by emailing financial-aid@ouhsc.edu or calling at 405-271-2118.