I worked for many years in public/media relations (including medical research PR and nursing communications) and corporate communications in healthcare and would love to study nursing administration online. I am not an RN and do not have a BSN (but have a BA) and I do not intend to take clinicals or be a nurse. I just really want to learn more about nursing administration but I can't find a program that will let me take online classes. Any suggestions?
elkpark 14,633 Posts Nov 4, 2016 There isn't any way to study (or work in, for that matter) nursing administration without being an RN. There are healthcare administration programs available for those in other disciplines. I suppose you could purchase nursing administration textbooks and read them independently. But you're not going to be able to get into a formal, structured nursing administration graduate program without becoming an RN.
TheSocialMediaCoach 129 Posts Specializes in Ambulatory Care, Rheumatology. Has 10 years experience. Nov 11, 2016 Tell us more about your end goal. I am now curious too!
TheSocialMediaCoach 129 Posts Specializes in Ambulatory Care, Rheumatology. Has 10 years experience. Nov 11, 2016 Roseredstudio I would start looking at the many "entry into Nursing" Masters programs. This is an example of the many out there: Master's Entry Program in Nursing (for non-RNs) - Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science - University of San Diego
elkpark 14,633 Posts Nov 11, 2016 Roseredstudio I would start looking at the many "entry into Nursing" Masters programs. This is an example of the many out there: Master's Entry Program in Nursing (for non-RNs) - Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science - University of San DiegoSince the OP stated clearly, "I do not intend to take clinicals or be a nurse," it doesn't sound like s/he would have any interest in a direct-entry MSN program.
