MS in Nursing Executive Leadership

Becoming a Nurse Executive Leader

MS in Nursing Executive LeadershipAre you interested in developing a broader perspective on nursing, having a direct impact on your work environment, and becoming a leader and agent of change? If so, the Saint Xavier University online MSN in Executive Leadership will give you the tools to help you to reach your career goals.

Through our online MSN degree, you’ll acquire the high-level perspective and critical skills to manage a nursing unit or department. Developed and revised in response to changes in the Nurse Executive, Advanced certification exam, our nursing master’s degree in Executive Leadership covers vital aspects of the role, including:

  • Assessment and implementation of quality and safety measurements
  • Understanding systems of communication with colleagues and patients
  • Budgeting
  • Project management
  • Strategic planning

Working with our experienced faculty members, you’ll dig deep into this complex subject matter as preparation for real-world situations as well as the Nurse Executive, Advanced certification exam. Coursework and curriculum in this unique program is steeped in Saint Xavier’s organizational values of focusing on underserved populations and addressing health care disparities.

Learn more about the Saint Xavier University master’s degree in nursing online by calling us at
(866) 319-8966 to speak with a Program Manager, or fill out our Information Request Form.

Is an MSN in Executive Leadership Degree Right for You?

Our students are typically experienced nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited university. We value and cultivate a diverse student body whose perspectives and experience reflect the broad range of nursing practice and years of service.

This graduate nursing degree is for nurses who want to advance into administrative leadership positions to improve organizational management and have a strong voice in the way departments and units are run. The skills you will learn in this online nursing master’s degree program can be applied to most clinical settings, including hospitals, doctors’ offices, rehabilitation centers, and hospices.

A Tradition of Excellence

In 2010, the National League for Nursing (NLN) re-designated the School of Nursing as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education, currently, one of only 17 schools in the U.S. to receive this distinction. In addition, Saint Xavier's School of Nursing is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)¹

Learn more about the online MSN degree: Call us at (866) 319-8966 to speak with a Program Manager, or fill out our Information Request Form.

¹The online MSN in Clinical Leadership program at Saint Xavier University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC. 20036, (202) 887-6791

About Saint Xavier University

Founded in 1846 by the Sisters of Mercy, Saint Xavier University is a private, Catholic, comprehensive university grounded in the tradition of the liberal arts.

Chicago's oldest Catholic University now adds its online, global Saint Xavier campus to the existing campuses in Chicago and Orland Park.

As one of 16 colleges and universities sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, Saint Xavier University educates approximately 5,100 students each year.

Saint Xavier’s Catholic tradition promotes ethical development, service to the community, and a search for truth via observation, analysis, and debate. We have a long history of educating students to prepare them for professional success and lay the foundation for personal fulfillment with values such as to explore and respect different viewpoints, work for the betterment of the community, and engage students in the pursuit of lifelong learning.

Saint Xavier continues this tradition throughout our online curriculum with support from experienced faculty, stimulating discussions among a diverse student body, and rigorous coursework.

SXU holds regional accreditation (the highest level of accreditation for institutions of higher education) from the Higher Learning Commission, which is recognized by the US Department of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). In addition: