Master of Science in Nursing – Executive Leadership (MSN-EL)

Receive up to $9,000 in institutional discounts for the MSN-EL program. Apply now!

Master of Science in Nursing - Executive Leadership (MSN-EL)

Become a Leader in Healthcare with SMU’s MSN in Executive Leadership Program

Lead and shape the future of healthcare with SMU’s Master of Science in Nursing-Executive Leadership (MSN-EL) program. The MSN-EL is among the highest rated nursing leadership programs that fosters leaders of healthcare change. Reignite your passion for nursing and excel as a nurse leader with a Master’s degree that prepares you to lead, teach, and manage with confidence across healthcare settings.

Duration

12 months (full-time) 24 months (part-time)

Format

Online

Upcoming Deadlines

Rolling admission

Why Select SMU’s MSN-EL Program?

Flexible Learning

Top-Tier Nursing Education
Earn your Master’s degree in nursing leadership, nursing management and nursing administration online from one of California’s top nursing schools in as little as 12 months. Our online affordable program is built to fit your life as a busy nurse professional.

Shape the Future of Healthcare

Advance to LeadershipWork with healthcare business leaders, shape policies and financial programs, and build skills to advance toward an executive nursing leadership, management or administrative role. iPad technology is provided during the duration of the program, to help support student success.

Learn from the BestFor over 100 years, SMU has been a trusted name in nursing education and today has one of the best executive nursing leadership programs.

A Legacy of Excellence

Ready for Success from Day OneOur graduates are recognized for their exceptional skills and readiness to lead from day one.

Grow with PurposeAt SMU, we utilize the Watson Caring Science theory in our Executive Leadership program to ensure we shape the caring leaders of the future.

Quick Facts

FormatOnline

LocationsOnline

Duration12 months (full-time), 24 months (part-time)

Upcoming DeadlinesRolling admission

AccreditationWSCUC, CCNE

Prerequisites Snapshot

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Completion of an application.
Active, unencumbered RN license in an approved state.
Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Official transcript showing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited program or international equivalent.
Government-Issued Photo Identification in an approved state.

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Our Campuses

Samuel Merritt University offers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and nursing certificate programs at three campuses in Northern California and online.

Our Campuses

Samuel Merritt University offers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and nursing certificate programs at three campuses in Northern California and online.

Receive up to $9,000 in institutional discounts for the MSN-EL program. Apply now!