No matter what your career goals are, Ohio University can help you get there. We offer a wide range of online graduate programs specifically for professionals who are ready for their next step. Complete focused courses and maintain your work and personal responsibilities by studying when and where it's convenient for you. As a student, you'll learn alongside fellow leaders and have access to the same expert faculty and leading-edge curriculum as you would on campus.
Master of Science in Nursing: Nurse Leadership
MSN-NL (with NL Cert) Suite AF
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Plus a Practicum Near You
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Lead Effective Nursing Care and Patient Outcomes
Gain advanced nursing and management skills in a program designed to help nurses drive change in dynamic healthcare environments. Ohio University's online MSN Nurse Leader program focuses on change management and organizational leadership, building on your preexisting clinical knowledge. When you graduate, you can continue to impact healthcare from a leadership position.
We also offer a post-graduate online Nursing Leadership Certificate, ideal for faster career advancement.
Choose the Nursing Leadership Program That's Right For You
Ohio University's MSN and Nursing Leadership Certificate feature online classes plus field experience you can complete locally. Choose the option that best suits your career goals and academic experience.
MSN-NL
- 100% online coursework + practicum hours
- Duration: 5 semesters
- Credit hours: 31
The MSN-NL degree is for working nurses looking to advance into leadership opportunities across health care settings.
Post-Graduate Nursing Leadership Certificate
- 100% online coursework + practicum hours
- Duration: 1.5 years
- Credit hours: 21
For MSNs who want to advance into nursing and health care management, our flexible coursework and practicum hours prepare you with the necessary skills.
It Matters Where You Learn
When you choose to earn your MSN online at Ohio University, you're assured of learning more than just the facts. Our ACEN-accredited program is taught by current clinicians and doctoral-prepared staff who work to connect what you're learning to how it'll actually work in the field. These are only some of the reasons we're recognized as a top-ranking program by U.S. News and World Report.
- #46 (out of 185) in Best Online Master's in Nursing Programs (tie)
- #11 in Best Online Master's in Nursing Programs for Veterans (tie)
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About the School of Nursing
The School of Nursing is home to some of the fastest-growing programs in the College of Health Sciences and Professions. We offer innovative and accessible programs, including online MSN and online DNP degrees and on-campus undergraduate nursing programs.
Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at Ohio University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Empower Yourself With Nursing Expertise
As a nursing student at Ohio University, you'll work very closely with expert faculty who are both scholars and practitioners. Study topics in management, healthcare policy, strategic planning and more as you develop the skills and confidence for advanced nursing careers.
Gain Career-Specific Skills Beyond Nursing Practice
With an online Nurse Leader MSN or Nursing Leadership Certificate, you can work in management positions with many types of healthcare agencies. Ohio University alums thrive in leadership roles at OhioHealth, Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals and the Veteran's Administration.
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Financial Aid and Scholarships
OHIO is committed to offering affordable, competitive tuition and has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as a best-value university by U.S. News and World Report. We offer financial aid to all students who qualify – our FAFSA code is 003100.
In addition, alumni and corporate partners are automatically eligible to receive a scholarship of up to 15% through our incentive program for any of the included online graduate degree or certificate programs. Contact our admissions team for more details.
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