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Pathways from RN to
Nursing Leadership and Administration

Determine the best degree pathway from RN to nursing leadership and administration that's ideal for your career goals.

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Pathways

Advance your education and reach new heights in the field of nursing

You have many choices in determining how you want to advance your nursing education to the graduate level in the nursing leadership and administration specialization.

No matter what degree you’ve already earned, you will need to earn at least a master’s degree. It’s important to determine if your goal is to eventually earn a doctoral degree. You don’t need to fully commit right now, but those who do can potentially save time and money by choosing the most efficient pathway to DNP from the start.

There are many possibilities for students with unique educational backgrounds. Here are some of the most straightforward pathways to a graduate-level education in nursing leadership and administration.

For ADN/ASN Holders

I have an associate degree

ASN to MSN-NLA

You can potentially qualify for an accelerated program designed for RNs with an associate degree to work towards an MSN in Nursing Leadership and Administration.

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ASN to BSN to MSN-NLA

Start by completing an RN to BSN program, then go from BSN to MSN in Nursing Leadership and Administration in the future.

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ASN to BSN to DNP-NLA

Advance to a BSN first, then take the DNP pathway to nursing leadership and administration.

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iBased on average program lengths for students attending full-time. In the case of tracks with multiple programs, average program lengths are added together.

For BSN Holders

I have a bachelor's degree

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
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BSN to DNP-NLA

Bachelor’s degree holders may qualify for our BSN to DNP in Nursing Leadership and Administration program.

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iBased on average program lengths for students attending full-time. In the case of tracks with multiple programs, average program lengths are added together.

For MSN Holders

I have a master's degree

PMC-NLA

RNs who hold a master’s degree may be eligible to enroll in the Post Master’s Certificate in Nursing Leadership and Administration program.

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MSN to DNP-NLA

RNs who hold a master’s degree may be eligible to enroll in the MSN to DNP in Nursing Leadership and Administration program.

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iBased on average program lengths for students attending full-time. In the case of tracks with multiple programs, average program lengths are added together.

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