UNC School of Nursing ranked among top ten online master’s in nursing administration and leadership programs in the country
January 24, 2023
U.S. News & World Report published its 2023 Best Online Program rankings, and Carolina Nursing is tied for ninth among the Best Online Master’s Programs in Nursing Administration and Leadership in the United States.
For the 2023 edition of Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, U.S. News ranked schools using five categories: engagement, faculty credentials and training, peer assessment, services and technologies, and student success.
A master’s degree in nursing can pave the way for more advanced roles in administration and leadership, and the high rank of Carolina Nursing’s online master’s degree in Health Care Leadership and Administration (HCLA) is a reflection of the exceptional work and expertise of our faculty and staff.
The HCLA online program is designed to be flexible and convenient to complete, as students will be able to maintain current employment while enrolled. We offer tailored clinical experiences, with clinical placements in administration, leadership, quality improvement, human resource management, and integrative residency courses.
With the support of world-class faculty, HCLA students will develop a robust foundation in systems-thinking, organization theory, human resource management, health care policy and advocacy, and leadership development through their coursework and clinical placements.
Our Rankings
Currently tied for 8th among master’s nursing programs, tied for 5th among undergraduate programs, and ranked 14th among doctor of nursing practice programs by U.S. News and World Report for 2023, Carolina Nursing offers top-ranked degree options for nursing students at all levels.
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About the UNC Chapel Hill School of Nursing
Established in 1950, the UNC School of Nursing is part of a cutting-edge, research-intensive university with top-ranked schools of medicine, public health, pharmacy, dentistry and social work located just steps away and adjacent to the renowned UNC Hospitals.
A globally top-ranked public school of nursing, Carolina Nursing provides a diverse, energetic and collegial environment for participating in world-class interprofessional education, scientific inquiry and practice opportunities. The school offers BSN, MSN, DNP and PhD degree programs, as well as post-graduate certificate programs.
As a leading provider of bedside nurses and nurse practitioners, educators, researchers and leaders devoted to public health and access, the UNC School of Nursing is uniquely positioned to serve the front lines of the most pressing health care challenges we face today.
For more information, visit nursing.unc.edu.
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