Nursing Administration Degree

A nursing administration college degree program at Saint Peter’s College 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 New Jersey colleges that offer nursing administration degrees.

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Saint Peter’s College

Also known as Saint Peter's

601 Hamilton Ave, Trenton, NJ

Saint Peters is a nonprofit private school that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Jersey City, New Jersey, in a predominantly suburban area. The Roman Catholic affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Enrollment at Saint Peters is nearly 3,000 annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Saint Peter's College offers:

• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to this school. Scores between 17 to 21 on the ACT or 1253 to 1560 on the SAT are required to increase the chance of getting accepted. Saint Peters has an admissions rate of 67 percent of which only 23 percent decided to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at spc.edu.

Tuition is approximately $33,000 annually, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. The cost of on-campus housing is around $8,600 annually. Saint Peter's College may provide financial aid for students who are eligible by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Saint Peter's College has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students should take a look at the school's spc.edu to view additional information.

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

• Trenton, NJ
  • Total Employment: 500
  • Average Hourly Rate: $58.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $121760

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).