M.S. in Nursing --Leadership and Management

This is a perfect program for RNs with BSNs who want to become nurse leaders or managers. A 2008 USDLA (United States Distance Learning Association) Best Practices award recipient, WGU offers its students an affordable, accredited online education. This program is for actively working registered nurses (RNs) who hold a nursing bachelor's degree (BSN), already possess healthcare industry experience, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies.

The M.S. in Nursing-Leadership/Management Specialization prepares you to become a staff developer or health administrator in schools, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. The program equips you with high-level knowledge and skills while incorporating best practices in policy, organization, and financing; role development; research; advanced nursing practice; and nurse leadership and management.

WGU nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).