Contact Us
SCHOOL OF NURSING
Brownsville Office:
Life and Health Science Bldg (LHSB) 2.720
956-882-5070
Fax: 956-882-6827
Edinburg Office:
Health Affairs Building East (EHABE) 2.201
956-665-3491
Fax: 956-665-5253
General Information and Program Inquiries:
Maria Pilar Pedraza, BS
Administrative Assistant I SON Office
956-665-2194
Karina Gutierrez
Program Specialist-Student Services
(956) 882-5072
Carmen Vela, BS
Program Specialist-Student Services
956-665-2204
Graduate Programs:
MSN-FNP, Post Master's PMHNP and FNP
Certificates, MSN-Education, MSN-Administration and DNP
Meagan Banks, BS
Program Coordinator-Student Services
956-665-3499
Undergraduate Programs:
BSN Generic, 2nd Degree BSN, and RN to BSN
Alma Castillo
Program Coordinator-Student Services
956-665-7082
OR
Lourdes Sanchez, BAAS-IS
Program Coordinator-Student Services
956-882-5070
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nursing Administration
The School of Nursing offers a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Administration designed for those who are interested in leadership and administration as nursing leaders. The degree in Nursing Administration utilizes knowledge from health and social sciences to address the needs of diverse populations through planned programs, education, and advocacy. The graduate is prepared to demonstrate leadership in the application of interventions and technology related to policy, research, leadership, organization, and health care management.
*This program is 100% ONLINE.
Nurse Administrator Specialty Role Objectives:
Graduates of the MSN Administration Program will:
- Apply theories, research and conceptual models from nursing and related disciplines to facilitate clinical and administrative decision-making.
- Integrate the use of communication skills, information systems and technology in relation to nursing administration.
- Develop collaborative relationships and partnerships that are interdisciplinary to improve the environment in which health care is delivered.
- Demonstrate leadership and ethical decision-making in conceptualization, design, implementation, and evaluation of health care delivery systems across the health care continuum.
- Provide leadership in human resources development, education, and management to improve nursing care across diverse populations.
