2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Nursing (M.S.) - Nurse Administrator Specialization
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Program Coordinator/Contact
Melinda Tinkle, Associate Dean for Academic Programs
College of Nursing
Wagner Hall 217, Box 2275
605-688-5178 or 1-888-216-9806 Ext. 2
Program Information
Established in 1979, the M.S. in Nursing at South Dakota State University prepares nurses for advanced practice roles in nursing administration, leadership, clinical practice, or education.
Program Outcomes
To prepare Nurse Administrators, Clinical Nurse Leaders, Family Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Educators, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners who:
- apply knowledge of evidence-based practice,
- engage in life-long learning,
- serve South Dakota, the region, the nation, and the world in urban, rural, and frontier health care settings, and
- function in leadership roles.
Student Learning Outcomes
At the completion of the program, the graduate will successfully demonstrate the following outcomes:
- Incorporate knowledge and theories from nursing and other supportive disciplines to promote and translate evidence into practice to effectively tailor health care to diverse populations. (Transferable Skill: Diversity Awareness)
- Use leadership strategies at the organizational and individual level to work with interprofessional teams to recommend quality improvement initiatives to provide safe healthcare delivery and improve population health. (Transferable Skill: Leadership - Management)
- Assume accountability to influence health policy, improve healthcare delivery, decrease health disparities, and address the diversity of health care needs. (Transferable Skill: Awareness of Public Policy - Regulatory Affairs)
- Utilize informatics to enhance delivery of healthcare to a population
- Communicate effectively with populations to improve health through population- centered strategies of health promotion/disease prevention education (Communication Skills)
- Analyze and apply a broad spectrum of administrative functions such as management principles and business skills to influence health care delivery systems.
Accreditation, Certification, and Licensure
Accreditation
The master’s degree in nursing at South Dakota State University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, 202-887-6791.
Licensure
Students must provide evidence of professional registration by submitting a copy of the most current RN license.
Certification
Upon Completion of the M.S. in Nursing - Nurse Administrator Specialization, students may be eligible for the following certifications:
| National Certification Eligibility |
Certifying Body |
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Nurse Executive - Board Certified (NE-BSC)*
*requires candidate to have held an administrative position at the nurse executive level, OR a faculty position teaching graduate students nursing administration, OR a nursing management or executive consultation position, for at least 24 months full time equivalent in the last 5 years.
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American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) |
| Nurse Executive - Advanced Board Certified (NEA-BC)*
*requires candidate to have held an administrative position at the nurse executive level, OR a faculty position teaching graduate students nursing administration, for at least 24 months full time equivalent in the last 5 years.
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American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) |
| Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML)*
*requires 2 years of experience (minimum of 1,040 hours per year) in a nurse manager role.
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American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) |
| Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP)*
*requires 2 years of experience in an executive nursing role.
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American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) |
Course Delivery Format
The program coursework is delivered online and includes a field-based practicum.
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Available Options for Graduate Degrees
| Master of Science |
Option A - Thesis |
31 Credit Hours |
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Option B - Research/Design Paper |
32 Credit Hours |
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Option C - Coursework Only |
35 Credit Hours |
Select one of the following options
Option B - Research/Design Paper
Option C - Coursework Only
- Electives (as approved by academic advisor) Credits: 9
Total Required Credits: 31 (Option A), 32 (Option B), 35 (Option C)
Additional Admissions Requirements
GRE: Not required
TOEFL: Score of 81 Internet-based, OR
IELTS: 6.5 total band
In addition to meeting basic requirements for admission to the Graduate School, applicants for graduate study in nursing must have:
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the United States or its’ territories prior to enrollment in first graduate nursing course.
- 1500 hours of documented nursing practice experience prior to the first clinical course.
- Completed approved statistical methods course within the past 5 years.
- Completed and verified application to the Graduate Nursing program via NursingCAS website.
- Completed Compliance requirements: Clear Background check, clear FBI rolled fingerprint, clear drug screen, Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, ACLS certification for FNP specialization, professional liability insurance, influenza vaccine, and TB test.
- Interview assessment reviewed by graduate faculty.
- Applicants who have begun but not completed a graduate nursing program at another college or university must submit a letter to the College of Nursing indicating their reason for leaving that said program. A letter of recommendation must also be submitted to the College of Nursing from the dean/director of their former program that includes the applicant’s standing in that program upon exit.
For applicants who completed their higher education within the United States:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program with a minimum cumulative preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 point grading system.
For applicants who completed their higher education outside the United States:
- A degree deemed equivalent (by the World Education Service) to a Bachelor’s degree in nursing (within the United States Education System) with a minimum cumulative preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 point grading system.
General Requirements
Graduate students should consult with their advisor before registering for graduate coursework.
For additional information refer to the Master’s Degree Requirements .
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