Nursing Administration
Master of Science in Nursing Administration - Online
The Master of Science in Nursing Administration prepares registered nurses as administrators and leaders to assume the advanced practice nurse role within an evolving and global healthcare system. Caring for individuals with highly complex health issues requires registered nurses to be educated to provide evidence-based, patient-centered care focusing on health promotion and restoration. The program emphasizes the leadership, administrative, and management skills necessary to coordinate comprehensive care, collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team, and implement strategies that improve the healthcare environment. Concepts related to health promotion, aging, cultural and ethnic diversity, and health policy provide foundational information essential to implementing health management across the age continuum and improved health outcomes of diverse populations. The curriculum for this graduate program uniquely integrates several courses related to older adults with the functional role of nurse administrator.
All applications must be received by May 15th for Fall 2025 and October 15th for Spring 2026
Clinical Rotations
Matriculated nursing students must provide proof of citizenship or lawful immigration status to participate in certain clinical rotations. Students who are unable to complete clinical placements may not be able to fulfill graduation requirements or qualify for licensure.
Typical employment opportunities:
Administrative level nursing positions in hospitals, home health agencies, long-term care facilities, and primary and preventative care throughout the community.
Nursing (MS) Program Goals:
- Integrate knowledge from nursing, arts, and sciences to develop socially responsible leadership skills that translate to advanced professional nursing practice based on emerging evidence.
- Apply leadership and administrative skills to support innovation and change, improve outcomes, and provide a safe environment for populations across the age continuum.
- Promote quality and safety initiatives affecting the delivery of nursing and healthcare services.
- Translate current research evidence to support policy changes that improve patient outcomes and address the needs of diverse patient populations across the age continuum.
- Use current and emerging technologies in the management of populations across the age continuum.
- Analyze health policies, advocacy models, and patient care delivery models to promote organizational excellence and influence determinants of health.
- Demonstrate collaborative strategies with inter-professional teams to improve patient care across the age continuum and population health outcomes.
- Demonstrate professional behaviors and leadership skills incorporating values, ethics, diversity, and professionalism in the practice environment.
Admission to 51吃瓜 - State University of New York is based on the qualifications of the applicant without regard to age, sex, marital or military status, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.
Contact Information
Theresa Santmann School of Health Sciences
Nursing Department
Gleeson Hall, Room 204
934-420-2229
nursing@farmingdale.edu
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Fall 2025
Subject to revision
| Term 1: Fall 1 | (# credits) |
|---|---|
| Course Number and Title | |
| NUR 500 Statistical Analysis for Evidence Based Practice | 3 |
| NUR 501 Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice | 3 |
| NUR 502 Organizational Theory and Advanced Practice Roles | 3 |
| NUR 503 Health Policy and Current Issues | 3 |
| Term credit total: | 12 |
| Term 2: Spring 1 | (# credits) |
|---|---|
| Course Number and Title | |
| NUR 520 Cultural and Ethnic Diversity in Geriatrics | 3 |
| NUR 521 Health Promotion for the Older Adult | 3 |
| NUR 550 Nursing Administration Theory and Practice | 3 |
| NUR 551 Hospital/Healthcare Management | 3 |
| Term credit total: | 12 |
| Term 3: Fall 2 | (# credits) |
|---|---|
| Course Number and Title | |
| NUR 620 Healthcare Economics | 3 |
| NUR 630 Informatics and Healthcare Technology | 3 |
| NUR 650 Capstone Seminar | 1 |
| NUR 660 Administration Practicum | 4 |
| Term credit total: | 11 |
Curriculum Summary
Degree Type: Master of Science in Nursing Administration (MS)
Total Required Credits: # 35
| Notes: |
|---|
| 1. NUR 500 Pre-requisite - 3 credit undergraduate statistics course. This course can be taken during the last semester of undergraduate study. |
| 2. NUR 501 Pre-requisite - 3 credit undergraduate research course Co-requisite - NUR 500 |
| 3. NUR 550 Pre-requisite - NUR 502 |
| 4. NUR 551 Pre-requisite - NUR 502 |
| 5. NUR 650 Pre-requisite - All 500 level courses Co-requisite - NUR 660 |
| 6. NUR 660 Pre-requisite - All 500 level courses Co-requisite - NUR 650 |
NUR 500 Statistical Analysis for Evidence Based Practice
This course focuses on the understanding of statistics for application to nursing and evidence-based practice. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation of and appraisal of data analyses for the selection and use of best evidence for making practical conclusions about empirical data. Prerequisite(s): MTH 110 with a grade of C+ or higher or other 3 credit undergraduate statistics course.
NUR 501 Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice
This course provides the graduate nursing student with the knowledge and skills necessary to engage in evidence-based practice in the health care environment. The course focuses on analysis of research and its application to practice. Students access credible sources using a systematic approach, evaluate the quality of research findings, discuss methods of translating and integrating findings into nursing practice, and evaluate outcomes. Prerequisite(s): NUR 401 with a grade of C+ or higher or other 3 Credit Undergraduate Research course.
NUR 502 Organizational Theory and Advanced Practice Roles
This foundational course for graduate nurses is designed to prepare students to explore and analyze current organizational theories and behaviors, and evidence-based research that guides effective organizational development. Emphasis is placed on concepts of organizational structure and culture, power, conflict, and change in the delivery of health care. The knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to understand leadership styles, theories, and professional advocacy are explored within the context of the advance practice nurse role.
NUR 503 Health Policy and Current Issues
This course provides the graduate nursing student with an overview of health policy issues and the role of government in the health care system. Advanced principles of health policy are examined to provide a clear, systematic way of thinking about health care in the U.S., barriers to health care, and methods for managing these barriers. Professional issues impacting the delivery of nursing care are explored.
NUR 520 Cultural and Ethnic Diversity in Geriatrics
In this graduate level course students will examine race and ethnicity as socially stratifying forces which drive inequities in resources and health care. The dynamics of race, class, and culture in health are particularly evident among the elderly since they have been exposed to these influences for many years. This course examines the diversity among the older population in health status, health beliefs/behaviors, and health care, to explore the interaction of culture and structure as determinants of their life experiences. Attitudes and cultural values of elderly members of ethnic and minority groups are explored.
NUR 521 Health Promotion and Aging
This graduate level course introduces students to concepts of the art and science of caring for an aging population. The interface between health and aging, and how to maintain wellness in a rapidly aging population is reviewed. Theories of aging, the meaning, and myths of health in old age, and societal changes in perceptions of aging are explored. Psychological and social aspects of aging are viewed across the lifespan, with an emphasis on the uniqueness of the individual.
NUR 550 Nursing Administration Theory and Practice
This graduate course will provide the student an opportunity to explore the role of the nurse administrator within today's health care organizations. Students will examine management theory, professional ethics and policy, and legal, ethical and regulatory issues as a foundation to create a culture of excellence, quality and safety. Students will examine decision making and the role of the nurse administrator within the context of political and power structures, practice, institutional and physical environments of the organization, and external factors.
NUR 551 Hospital/Healthcare Management
This course provides the graduate student with an overview of how healthcare institutions are organized and governed, the role of the management staff, physicians, nurses and other clinical and support staff in these organizations, and the management systems designed for efficient and effective operation. Students will be introduced to the scope of responsibilities of managing a healthcare facility combining business, technical, and healthcare knowledge to administer a successful organization.聽