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Overview

The Leadership and Administration in Nursing (LAN) program positions the post-professional Registered Nurse (RN) to exhibit transformational leadership that meets the challenges of various healthcare systems. Graduates will be skilled in quality and safety of care, cost-effective care delivery, improved productivity, and recruitment and retention of highly skilled interdisciplinary teams. 


  • The Texas State University Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Leadership and Administration is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). This accreditation ensures the program meets national standards for quality and effectiveness in nursing education. 

  • Graduates will be prepared for mid- and senior-level management careers in a wide variety of settings, including multi-healthcare systems, national healthcare systems, hospitals, nurse-managed clinics, ambulatory care centers, nursing homes and community clinics. Potential positions include: 

    • chief nursing officer
    • vice president of patient services
    • director of quality patient outcomes
    • unit and case manager
    • innovative projet manager 

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