Overview
Healthcare and Nursing Administration at SIUE
The Healthcare and Nursing Administration (HCNA) program in SIUE's School of Nursing prepares nurses for entry into management positions in healthcare organizations, and refines the skills of experienced nurse managers to mentor them for executive-level positions. The courses assist graduates to become credentialed nurse executives through exams sponsored by organizations such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center and the American Organization of Nurse Executives Credentialing Center, with appropriate work experience in an administrative role. The program includes 315 practicum hours. Out-of-state students applying for this program are strongly encouraged to discuss clinical requirements with the assistant dean of graduate programs. Clinical arrangements are not able to be made in all states.
Degrees Available at SIUE
- Master of Science, Healthcare and Nursing Administration (HCNA)
Certificate
Undergraduate to Graduate Nursing Options
Qualified SIUE nursing students can apply to earn graduate-level credit for courses taken during the following undergraduate programs:
Course Format
Fully online. Please note that international students are ineligible to receive a student visa for this program.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the HCNA program are prepared to guide and lead other nurses by becoming managers, leaders or executives in a variety of healthcare settings. Graduates will collaborate with other healthcare professionals to help transform patient care and improve outcomes.
