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The U.S. Department of Labor projects registered nurses will enjoy the largest number of new jobs for any occupation through 2016.* While a bachelor's degree may qualify you for many nursing positions, some nursing career paths require a master's degree—especially for leadership positions that offer higher income potential. Kaplan University's Master of Science in Nursing allows you to study online and earn the necessary credentials to pursue career advancement in administrative, faculty, or staff development roles.† Specializations include nurse administrator and nurse educator.

The Master of Science in Nursing/Nurse Administrator degree focuses on the principles of personnel management, policy development and implementation, budgeting, and the use of information technology in advanced nursing roles. Complete a residency program during which you will work closely with an administrator mentor in a selected health care setting. Study to prepare for administrative or managerial positions and leadership roles in hospitals, community centers, and long-term care facilities.†

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, Registered Nurses, http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm.

†Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.