Online MSN – MBA: Healthcare Administration Careers
Advance Your Nursing Career with Dual Expertise
Leadership in modern healthcare requires more than clinical knowledge- it demands a holistic understanding of both patient care and organizational strategy. Preparation in both business and nursing will help you meet the challenges and opportunities of the complex healthcare profession.
- Employment of healthcare managers is expected to grow 28 percent between 2021 and 20311
- Nurses prepared with dual specialties have access to more career options and opportunities to positively impact care
Carlow’s MSN-MBA program combines two degrees into one powerful path. Along with two master’s degrees, you’ll receive a well-rounded education in both nursing education and nursing leadership, allowing you to seamlessly move into advanced healthcare administration careers.
Nurse Administrator
$96,538/year2
Nurse administrators oversee major decisions in the nursing field, including planning, management and ensuring quality healthcare. Master’s degrees are a common requirement for the role.
Director of Nursing
$169,747/year3
Directors of Nursing supervise the overall quality and efficiency of care in a variety of settings. They facilitate communication among various stakeholders and provide leadership.
Carlow graduates pursue a variety of roles that merge nursing expertise with business leadership, including:
- Academic nurse administrator
- Clinical director
- Medical project manager
- Nurse manager
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The Nursing and Business Skills Necessary for MSN – MBA Nursing Careers
- Manage effectively by understanding finance and employment law
- Understand the importance of analytics and decision-making methodology
- Incorporate primary, secondary and tertiary levels of prevention efforts in the care of individuals, families and communities
- Demonstrate leadership and interdisciplinary skills in advocating for individuals, families and communities to influence healthcare policy
- Collaborate as a member of an interdisciplinary team with organizations, populations and professional communities
- Evaluate and modify approaches to healthcare delivery using principles of continuous quality improvement
- Assimilate ethical, legal and practice standards from professional organizations into the practice setting to enable preparation for certification in a variety of advanced roles
- Synthesize nursing, medical and other relevant knowledge to engage in evidence-based practice
- Recommend practice changes based on the integration of the evidence with clinical expertise, patient preferences and available healthcare resources
- Demonstrate leadership abilities in practice and actively assist others in professional growth
- Analyze healthcare delivery and finance systems in order to design and implement cost containment and care coordinator strategies
- Employ technology and information systems in the transformation of healthcare delivery
- Develop a foundation for lifelong learning and doctoral studies
Career Support
From day one, you’ll be supported by faculty mentors and a diverse, compassionate community that’s committed to your success.