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MSN: Nursing Administrative Leadership

Next Level Caring: Become a Nurse Leader.

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is a dynamic way for nursing professionals to gain upward mobility in the health care environment.

The Nursing Administrative Leadership track is designed to provide current and aspiring nurse managers and clinical nurse leaders with the skills and knowledge necessary to guide daily operations in a variety of healthcare settings.

Upcoming Term Start Dates

8/19/2025

CCNE Accredited

The master’s degree program in nursing at Florida Southern College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org)

Top Reasons

Supportive Environment

The MSN program provides a supportive learning environment with the goal of producing responsible and productive citizens who promote and advance the communities they serve. 

Caring Faculty

The MSN program faculty develop caring relationships within a positive and enriching environment that cares for the whole person. 

Personal Touch

Through shared values and communal expectations, the MSN faculty and support staff actively engage with student’s growth as they pursue their academic goals.

Meet Our Mocs

Ernie Parani, APRN
Kara Pinero, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Laurel Lawerence, APRN
Samantha Rios
Satoria Reid-Rowe, APRN, Family Practice
Colleen Wallace, MSN, NP-C
Mary Cornejo
Melissa Welch, MSN, APRN
Jeanne  B. Jenkins, Ph.D., MSN, MBA, RN

Featured Faculty

Jeanne Jenkins

My teaching philosophy is based on the belief that learning should be student-centered. I encourage students to grow as individuals and to connect their learning and critical thinking skills to the world around them. I strive to be an active participant in the growth and well-being of individuals within my circle of influence while demonstrating integrity, respect, passion, empathy, caring and patience.

Program Details

Admission Requirements

  • Submit your NursingCAS application online at www.nursingcas.org
  • Submit all additional items directly to NursingCAS:
    • Official transcripts of all academic work
    • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited CNEA, ACEN or CCNE program at a regionally accredited college or university
    • Current resume
    • Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework
    • Required undergraduate prerequisite courses
    • Proof of current active licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Florida
    • Record and submit three short videos (no more than 2 minutes each) answering the following prompts:
      1. Where do you see yourself in five years as a nurse practitioner, nurse leader, or nurse educator?
      2. Why is now the right time for you to begin a graduate nursing program?
      3. Graduate school will put significant demands on your time, energy, and financial resources. What do you see as your most significant challenges for meeting the didactic and clinical requirements for the program?
  • Personal interview may be required for eligible candidates
  • Completion of a criminal background check, proof of immunization, and a ten-panel drug screen prior to beginning the program (if admitted)

Course Delivery

Online

The Nursing Administrative Leadership track is delivered fully online. The curriculum is designed to be completed in five semesters. Actual time to degree completion may vary for individual students. 

Curriculum

Nursing Administrative Leadership

Course NumberTitle
NUR 5250Evidence Translation and Quality Improvement for Advanced Nursing Practice
NUR 5550Complex Healthcare Systems Operations Management (7-weeks)
NUR 5575Human Capital Management  (7-weeks)
NUR 5600Applied Healthcare Economics and Financial Management
NUR 5625Legal and Regulatory Compliance in Healthcare
NUR 5450Informatics and Health Care Technologies
NUR 5120Leadership, Roles Development, and Advocacy for Advanced Nursing Practice 
NUR 5650Advanced Leadership Skills for Nurse Administrators
NUR 6960Graduate Internship in Nursing: Nursing Administrative Leadership
NUR 5675Strategic and Operational Planning in Healthcare (7-weeks) 
NUR 6961Graduate Internship in Nursing: Nursing Administrative Leadership

Program Costs

2024-2025:

Base Required FeesCost
Tuition per Credit Hour$650
Program Fee per Semester$350
Technology fee per semester$25 to $100

One-Time Fees:

Base Required FeesCost
Deposit (Applied to Tuition)$250
CastleBranch All-Inclusive Package$224

A program fee will be charged per semester for all students enrolled in the MSN and PMC tracks. This fee will cover the costs associated with experiential learning, clinical placement, and additional resources to promote attainment of competencies. Fees will be periodically adjusted to align with the costs of supporting competency attainment. Students in all tracks are responsible for any additional FSC fees or program-specific costs, including but not limited to CastleBranch and Typhon, as applicable.

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I have a Bachelor degree in another field besides nursing. Am I eligible to apply for the MSN program at Florida Southern?

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is one of the requirements for admission to our MSN program. Students who are interested in nursing as a new career may wish to consider an accelerated “second bachelor’s degree” BSN program. Alternatively, they could complete an Associate of Science degree in Nursing (ASN) and then go on to enroll in an RN-BSN program. This would give them the foundation needed to prepare for an MSN program.

Do you require the GRE for admission?

No, we do not require the GRE for consideration for admission to our nursing programs.

For which types of careers will this program prepare me?

Our nurse practitioner programs prepare students for careers in primary care. Our Nursing Administrative Leadership and Nurse Educator programs prepare students for a variety of positions in both primary and acute care healthcare settings.

May I choose my own preceptors? Is there assistance?

All students are assigned to clinical sites/preceptors by the Clinical Placement Coordinator, eliminating the need for students to find their own preceptors, unless they prefer to do so. This streamlines the clinical placement process and ensures high-quality learning experiences.

I previously started an MSN program at a different school. Can I transfer my courses?

Florida Southern allows you to transfer up to two (2) graduate-level courses. If you have taken more than two courses elsewhere, our MSN program director will determine which courses would be best to transfer to Florida Southern and which would be most beneficial to repeat at FSC.

Is there an application fee? Can I waive the application fee?

Please review the NursingCAS Application Fees and Fee Waivers information.

Where do I send my transcripts? How do I send them to NursingCas?

Please review NursingCAS' page on Sending Official Transcripts to NursingCAS.

Online

MSN and Post-Master's Nursing Virtual Information Session

Adult & Grad Admissions

MSN and Post-Master's Nursing Virtual Information Session

Adult and Graduate

Nov 12 5:30 PM

Join us online to learn more about our MSN tracks as well as Post-Master's certificate opportunities.  Hear from your program director and admission counselor to get your questions answered and get ready for your next steps in advancing your education and career!

Location: Online

Online

MSN and Post-Master's Nursing Virtual Information Session

Adult & Grad Admissions

MSN and Post-Master's Nursing Virtual Information Session

Adult and Graduate

Dec 12 12:00 PM

Join us online to learn more about our MSN tracks as well as Post-Master's certificate opportunities.  Hear from your program director and admission counselor to get your questions answered and get ready for your next steps in advancing your education and career!

Location: Online

Program Contact

Jeanne  B. Jenkins Jeanne B. Jenkins, Ph.D., MSN, MBA, RN

Assistant Professor of Nursing and MSN Program Director

Blanton Nursing - 123

 863.616.6479

Abbey Bonet Abbey Bonet, MSHE

Assistant Director of Adult and Graduate Admission

 863.680.3090

 863.656.0755