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Healthcare Admin & Quality Certificate

Certificates

The MSN post-graduate certificate in Healthcare Administration & Quality track at MNU is designed to educate you as an administrator and evaluate healthcare systems in a healthcare setting.
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Fast Facts

Meets online
21 credit hours
Complete in an average of 12 months

Niche Ranks MNU the Top Nursing School in Kansas

Niche 2025 Badge

Rigorous courses of study, state-of-the-art facilities, subject matter experts in the classroom, academic partnerships with regional hospitals, hands-on learning, and excellent career preparation — current students and recent grads alike sang the praises of MNU’s School of Nursing in the 2025 Niche rankings of Best Colleges in America. MNU was ranked the top nursing school in Kansas and #2 in the KC metro area.

AccelerateYour Career

Lead and function successfully in healthcare administration & quality positions ranging from manager to CEO for healthcare organizations.

Our quality curriculum allows you to complete courses at your own pace by attending classes online. And you can take advantage of our quality academic advising and service-oriented learning.

Program Overview

Our graduates assimilate their knowledge base to guide, direct, and educate others on the provision of professional nursing care to promote optimal health, enhance spiritual sensitivity, and grow as servant leaders who strive for personal and professional growth as both individuals and group members responsible and accountable to their profession and society. We offer full-time or part-time options, with online courses in 7-week modules. Each student is assigned an MSN faculty member as an advisor to assist them throughout the program.

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master degree program in nursing at MidAmerica Nazarene University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791

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Cost & Value

A degree from MNU is a competitively priced, affordable option designed for students with a busy schedule. We’re here to help you find the best options to assist you as you work toward earning your degree. Apply now or connect with admissions to learn more: pgadmissions@mnu.edu or 913.971.3800

Credit Hours:

21 total

Tuition:

Varies by program
See Program Costs for more information.

Payment Options

Your degree is an investment in your future. We have a variety of different payment options available, so you can choose the option or combination of options, that best fits your situation. The total cost will be calculated based on your program and can be divided into multiple payments.

Financial Aid Available

The Federal Direct Student Loan Program is an additional payment option. MNU School Code: 007032. Information and applications may be obtained from the Student Financial Aid Services Office at 913.971.3298 or finaid@mnu.edu.

Military/Veteran Financial Aid

MNU appreciates the service and protection that the Military provides for us all. We offer a Military Financial Aid Program that can help active military, veterans and their spouses reposition themselves in the working world.

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Dr. Abby Hodges

Vice President for Academic Affairs

PhD; Organic Chemistry, Yale University 
MS; Organic Chemistry, Yale University 
BS; Chemistry, Denison University

Dr. Hodges began her career in higher education at Azusa Pacific University as a chemistry professor from 2008 to 2014. She then moved to MNU where she taught and in 2018 was appointed Chair of the Department of Natural, Health, and Mathematical Sciences. From 2022-2023, before accepting the Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Hodges was the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Dr. Hodges’ career research has focused on protein folding and protein engineering, and she has mentored over twenty students in these research projects. She has also furthered the MNU first-year experience program and chaired the General Education committee for five years. Dr. Hodges was recognized as the MNU Faculty of the Year in 2021.

Dr. Hodges lives in Olathe with her husband Ryan and two boys.