Online Master of Science in Nursing: Career Outlook

Director of Patient Care Services:

$103,407/YEAR

As a Director of Patient Care Services, you’d ensure patients across your hospital’s departments receive the highest-quality care. You’d work with department leaders, ensure operations run smoothly, and speak with patients and their families about health care needs and care plans.⁴

Prepare for this position with the Nursing Management and Executive Leadership specialization.

Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL):

$101,431/YEAR

As a Clinical Nurse Leader, your responsibilities would include leading collaborative patient care, as well as mentoring other nurses, educating patients and their families, and analyzing data and assessing patient risks and outcomes. This role requires the CNL certification from the AACN.⁵

Prepare for this position with the Clinical Nurse Leader specialization.

Nurse Educator:

$104,662/YEAR

As a Nurse Educator, you’d work within a hospital or other health services organization to train nurses or other health care practitioners. You would create educational curricula and resources, determine educational gaps and needs, lecture large groups and more.⁶

Prepare for this position with the Nursing Education specialization.

Clinical Director:

$149,198/YEAR

As a Clinical Director, you’d oversee your organization’s clinical departments. Your responsibilities might include hiring and evaluating new employees, creating and monitoring budgets, and reviewing programs to ensure they meet patient needs.⁷

Prepare for this position with the Clinical Nurse Leader specialization or the Nursing Management and Executive Leadership specialization.