Nursing Administration Degree

A nursing administration college degree program at Nebraska Wesleyan University is a branch of nursing focused on the management of healthcare organizations, leadership skills, and a passion for excellence within patient care. Success in Nursing Administration requires attention to detail, problem solving skills, and strong management skills to resolve many issues that arise in a healthcare facility. Get more details below including other Nebraska colleges that offer nursing administration degrees.

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Nebraska Wesleyan University (UNMC)

42nd & Dewey Ave, Omaha, NE

Nebraska Wesleyan University is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Lincoln, NE, which is a predominantly urban area. The school maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled per year at Nebraska Wesleyan University.

Students may pick from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Security And Protective Services
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. The majority of students at Nebraska Wesleyan University scored between 23 - 28 on the ACT exam. This school accepts about 80% of applicants yearly. Of those applicants admitted, nearly 30% of students attended the school. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is nearly $27,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's tuition calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is around $4,200 per year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Nebraska Wesleyan University "Prairie Wolves" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NAIA. Sports available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)

Students may take a look at the school's http://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/ to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Nebraska Wesleyan University has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Post-Masters Certificate

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Medical and Health Services Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical and health services managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 16.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $48.47
  • Average Annual Salary: $100810

Registered Nurses

Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).