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Online MSN in Nurse Executive Leadership

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Are you a licensed registered nurse, or a recent graduate of an ADN program intending to sit for the NCLEX in the next three months?
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Are you a licensed registered nurse?
It looks like you don’t meet the application requirements for this program. But don’t worry — our admission counselors can help find the right pathway for you. Contact us today at 888.327.7648 or enroll@snhu.edu.
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Get on track to lead with your online MSN in Nurse Executive Leadership from Southern New Hampshire University.

MSN in Nurse Executive Leadership Benefits:

  • 28% growth of medical and health service managers expected through 20321
  • Median annual wages of $104,830 in 20221
  • Complete in as few as 1.5 years
  • Accelerated RN to MSN option reduces program by 6 credits
  • Innovative asynchronous program aligned to the newest AACN Essentials
  • Apply coursework to practice with a precepted experience at the end of your program

Upon graduating, you'll have the option to demonstrate the achievement of these learnings through two national exams: the Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP) and/or Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML).

Courses May Include:
Healthcare Quality & Improvement, Health Policy & Law, Healthcare Finance & Reimbursement, Strategic Skills for Nurse Executive Leaders and Advanced Concepts for Nurse Executive Leaders.

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and the master’s degree program in nursing at Southern New Hampshire University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202.887.6791.

Important: Students interested in this degree must already possess an unencumbered nursing license.

SNHU nursing programs are not authorized in the state of Washington or US territories and we are not accepting students residing in Washington state or US territories into Nursing programs at this time. Currently enrolled students who move into the state of Washington or a US territory will not be able to continue in nursing courses until they move out of the state of Washington or the US territory. Prospective students are encouraged to contact Admission, and current students should contact their Advisor, for more information.

Understanding the Numbers
When reviewing job growth and salary information, it’s important to remember that actual numbers can vary due to many different factors — like years of experience in the role, industry of employment, geographic location, worker skill and economic conditions. Cited projections do not guarantee actual salary or job growth.

1Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, on the internet at:

  • https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm (viewed Oct. 30, 2023).

Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.

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