Sponsored Description: Make a significant contribution to the successful operation of your healthcare organization with Western Governors University’s M.S. Nursing—Leadership and Management. WGU’s M.S Nursing—Leadership and Management prepares you to become a staff developer or health administrator in schools, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. The curriculum of this program incorporates mastery of the competencies consistent with the American Nurses Association’s (ANA) standards for nurse administrators, and focuses on 11 domains of study, including policy, organization, and financing; role development; research; advanced nursing practices; and nurse education. Additionally, you will complete a capstone project and a 40-hour practicum requirement in nursing management. Largely self-paced and flexible, this is the ideal program for RNs who have a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN), a current, unencumbered RN license, and wish to move into nursing administration. Earning your M.S Nursing—Leadership and Management degree from Western Governor’s University can expand your career options within the nursing and education fields, and lead to added job security and better pay. WGU’s nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).