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A Curry College Master of Science in Nursing Degree in Nurse Administration student poses for a photo on campus

As a practicing professional, you are well aware of the dynamic changes in our highly complex healthcare system that require you to think differently about how you care for patients. You need to do more than understand a diagnosis and implement a treatment plan. You're expected to be a straightforward communicator, a thoughtful leader, an effective educator, a strong advocate for your patients and community, a contributing member of a healthcare team and much more.

Who Should Apply?

The MSN Nursing Administration Concentration was designed for you if you:

  • Are a registered nurse with a valid Massachusetts RN license
  • Have a bachelor's degree in any field
  • Seek to advance in your nursing career as an Administrator

Do you have a non-Nursing Bachelor's Degree?

Curry College offers a Pathway to MSN for Registered Nurses with a non-Nursing Bachelor's Degree.

MSN (Administration) Program Information

Join us to learn more about degree and non-degree programs and classes available through the Division of Continuing and Graduate Studies.

Continuing Education Programs:
Join us to learn how quickly you can complete your Bachelor's Degree.

Monday, March 11 @ 12:00 p.m. - Register

Thursday, May 9 @ 4:00 p.m. - Register

MBA Program:
Learn more about the Curry Online MBA Program.

Tuesday, April 9 @ 6:00 p.m. - Register

Master of Education:
Is it the right time to earn your M.Ed.?

Tuesday, April 23 @ 4:30 p.m. - Register

RN-BS Nursing
Learn more about Currys ONLINE RN-BS program!

Monday, March 25 @ 12:00 p.m. - Register

Accelerated Nursing (ACCEL)/Accelerated Master of Science in Nursing (AE-MSN):
Which program is right for you?

Tuesday, April 9 @ 5:00 p.m. - Register

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN):

Thursday, March 28 @ 5:00 p.m. - Register

Tuesday, April 30 @ 5:00 p.m. - Register

Master of Arts in Criminal Justice - Now 100% Online:
Join us to learn more about the MACJ.

Thursday, May 9 @ 5:30 p.m. - Register

Connect with an Advisor

There's no need to wait for us to schedule an information session. Our knowledgeable advisors are available to meet with you via Zoom or phone to answer your questions. Get started on your way to earning your degree!

Schedule a one-on-one appointment now

Or even better, connect with an advisor by calling the campus of your choice:

Milton: 617-333-2364
Plymouth: 508-747-2424

A Rigorous Curriculum

The 35-credit program is comprised of the following 12 courses:

MSN 6200 Advanced Pathophysiology 3
MSN 6000 Advanced Assessment and Clinical Reasoning 3
MSN 6600 Informatics and Health Management Systems 3
MSN 6300 Nursing Science and Evidence-based Practice 3
MSN 6500 Advanced Pharmacology 3
MSN 6040 Advanced Evidence-Based Research and
Statistical Analysis
3
MSN 6470 Organizational Leadership in Health Care 3
MSN 6770 Quality Improvement Science and
Risk Management in Health Care
3
MSN 6450 Health Policy, Systems and Financing 3
MSN 7982 Capstone Seminar 2
MSN 7873 Practicum in Nursing Administration
(130 hours)
3
MSN 6100 Leadership 3


Courses are offered in a hybrid format combining in-class and online learning activities. Our Hyflex format provides choice around when to attend in-person or online, even changing your mind from week to week.

What is Cohort Study?

As a student in the Curry College MSN Program, you will be part of a cohort group. That means that the same students will be in all of your classes for the entire program, start to finish. Cohort group learning has proven to be very effective for adult learners because it creates a community of professionals who can study together, provide support, discuss common on-the-job problems, and offer networking opportunities.

Next Cohort: Summer 2024

Plymouth Campus, Tuesday Evenings, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Hyflex Format: Attend classes in person or online. At least one class must be attended in person.

Course Descriptions:

Course descriptions can be viewed using the link below:

Julie Grady, MSN Program Director, Associate Professor
Chimezie Agomoh, Assistant Professor
Sheryl Cifrino, Professor
Katherine Marie Conover, Associate Professor
Donna DelloIacono, Senior Lecturer
Joy Garamiase-Yee, Associate Professor
Maureen Hillier, Senior Lecturer
Oby Christi Ikoro, Assistant Professor
Susan R. James, Professor Emeritus
Maureen L. Murphy, Professor
Susan Natale, Associate Professor
Raquel Reynolds, Assistant Professor
Coleen Toronto, Associate Professor
Julianne Walsh, Associate Professor

Curry College's Nursing Administration curriculum emphasizes what it takes to lead healthcare organizations focused on quality, efficiency and excellence in the practice of patient care.  Next-generation Nurse Administrators keep current with technological advances and emerging medical knowledge while minimizing errors. Administrators must also know how to use leadership skills, evidence-based practice and decision analysis to anticipate risks, understand technology and maintain patient safety.  Integral to the curriculum, the practicum experience allows students to apply skills learned in the classroom.  Through the capstone experience, students collaborate with faculty on a focused scholarly project and broaden their understanding of a contemporary leadership issue.  When you pursue your MSN at Curry College, you'll enhance your strategic leadership skills and acquire the necessary tools for career success as a leader in your field.

MSN Program Outcomes:

  1. Implement strategies based on advanced reasoning and theory designed to improve quality and reduce risk within health care environments.
  2. Evaluate, translate and disseminate current nursing research designed to improve outcomes and increase nursing's body of knowledge.
  3. Analyze effectiveness of collaborative communication, teamwork strategies and information technologies designed to influence health-related outcomes.
  4. Advocate for ethical practice based on knowledge of professional standards, scope of practice, and distributive justice.
  5. Demonstrate leadership in effecting change in educational and healthcare systems through collaboration and advocacy at the local, state, national and global levels.
  6. Integrate academic and experiential knowledge, skills and attitudes into the advanced professional practice role.
Chantale Marie Scutt, MSN ‘17

Shaping Thoughtful Leaders

“Curry taught me to think globally and to recognize the need for the work that I am doing, whether nationally or internationally. I want to use my education for the greater good of humanity.” - Chantale Marie Scutt, MSN ‘17, RN, Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Curry College Master of Education (M.Ed.) student checks vitals of a SIM patient

Accredited Programs. A Tradition of Excellence.

The baccalaureate degree in nursing program and master's degree in nursing program at Curry College are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

Take the next step

We're excited you're considering our flexible, convenient, and real-world focused Curry College Master of Science in Nursing program along with our other top notch Nursing Degree paths, and we look forward to helping you reach your career goals.