
Pathways
Choose your path from a bachelor’s degree in nursing to a career in nursing leadership and administration
Your two main pathways to a graduate-level degree in nursing leadership and administration are the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs.
BSN to MSN-NLA
Begin working towards a master’s degree and you can graduate in less than 2 years.
- Time to complete: 16 monthsi
- Program: MSN-NLA
BSN to DNP-NLA
Start on the path to a doctorate degree and earn the highest degree in nursing.
- Time to complete: 28 monthsi
- Programs: BSN to DNP-NLA
iBased on average program lengths for students attending full-time.
Comparing BSN to NLA pathways
We’ve purposefully designed our nursing programs to be flexible and stackable to fit every student’s preference and overall career goals. Here’s a starting point for why current bachelor’s-level RNs might elect different degree program pathways in nursing leadership and administration:
Why choose
BSN to MSN-NLA?
- Fastest path to a master’s degree in the Nursing Leadership and Administration specialization
- Fewest credits required = lower overall cost vs. BSN to DNP
- Earn the master’s degree required to qualify for advanced career opportunities
Why choose
BSN to DNP-NLA?
- Graduate with the terminal degree in nursing
- Saves time and money vs. pursuing an MSN and DNP separately
- Improve your educational qualification for administrative, leadership, or management positions in nursing
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