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M.S. in Nursing/Nurse Administrator
Kaplan University's Master of Science in Nursing is designed to help you develop the knowledge and skills to pursue career advancement in administrative, faculty, or staff development roles and the program allows you to study online.†The Master of Science in Nursing/Nurse Administrator Specialization focuses on the use of information technology in advanced nursing roles, policy development and implementation, budgeting, and the principles of personnel management. You will have the opportunity to complete a residency program during which you will work closely with an administrator mentor in a selected health care setting. Study to prepare to pursue administrative or managerial positions and leadership roles in hospitals, community centers, and long-term care facilities.†The U.S. Department of Labor projects registered nurses will be among the largest number of new jobs for any occupation through 2018.* Some nursing career paths require a master's degree—particularly for leadership positions while a bachelor's degree could help you pursue different nursing positions.*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, Registered Nurses, http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm. These employment projections are provided for informational purposes only. Long-term projections are not intended to predict short-term changes in employment demand due to the current economy.†Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.
- Explore strategies for developing effective educational experiences.
- Analyze assessment, measurement, and evaluation methods used in nursing education.
- Examine the applications and ethical and legal issues related to the use of technology in teaching.
- Prepare to pursue a faculty or educator role in colleges or schools of nursing, continuing education programs, staff development, clinical education, and patient and community education.†
M.S. in Nursing/Nurse Educator
Kaplan University's Master of Science in Nursing Specialization allows you to study online, and the program is designed to help you develop the knowledge and skills to pursue career advancement in administrative, faculty, or staff development roles.†The Master of Science in Nursing/Nurse Educator Specialization focuses on developing courses and programs that integrate nursing philosophy. You will have the opportunity to:
RN to MSN in Nursing
The RN-to-MS in Nursing option offers associate's- or diploma-level nurses and nurses with a bachelor's degree in another field the opportunity to satisfy specific core requirements for Kaplan University's Master of Science in Nursing program while completing their bachelor's degree in nursing. Students completing this accelerated program will earn their Kaplan University BS in Nursing and MS in Nursing degrees at a faster pace and lower cost than completing each degree separately. Students then have the opportunity to enter Kaplan University's Master of Science in Nursing program in a condensed format. If you are an RN and your career goals require earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing AND a Master of Science in Nursing, consider the new RN-to-MS in Nursing option.
MSN - Nurse Educator Bridge
The MSN Nurse Educator Bridge specialization offers convenient features such as electronic textbooks and auto-registration for your entire sequence of courses. People likely to be interested in this specialization include registered nurses pursuing advanced positions as nurse educators or clinical nurse leaders in higher education institutions, health care organizations, and the military. The bridge curriculum incorporates the Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice and the Essentials of Master‘s Education for Advanced Practice Nursing established by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. You will expand your knowledge of health care systems and policies, patient education, health promotion, and technology integration, with a focus on the design, delivery, assessment, and evaluation of nurse education programs. Courses are taught in a prescribed sequence that builds on your newly developed knowledge and skills. This specialization also provides licensed registered nurses with a bachelor's degree in a field other than nursing the opportunity to pursue a Master of Science in Nursing.
MSN - Nurse Educator
This specialization also offers convenient features such as electronic textbooks and auto-registration for your entire sequence of courses. People likely to be interested in this specialization include registered nurses pursuing advanced positions as nurse educators or clinical nurse leaders in higher education institutions, health care organizations, and the military. The curriculum incorporates the Essentials of Master‘s Education for Advanced Practice Nursing established by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, with a focus on nursing education. The courses are designed to provide advanced knowledge of nursing theory and practice, as well as the design, delivery, assessment, and evaluation of nurse education programs, taught by faculty members with both academic and professional nursing experience. Courses are taught in a prescribed sequence that builds on your newly developed knowledge and skills. Position yourself to meet the growing need for nurse educators with this MSN Nurse Educator specialization.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) RN Track - General
This program uses nationally known experts to help you acquire the knowledge to educate nursing students, staff and patients-and prepare for current and future career opportunities based on educational and professional guidelines from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and the American Nurses Association. The program is available to RNs with a BSN, ADN, or Diploma. This online program focuses on developing leaders and educators to fill critical roles in nursing.
Walden University seeks serious inquiries from U.S. and Canadian students seeking to enroll within the next 6 months. International students should contact Walden directly.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) RN Track - Education
Walden University has specifically developed the M.S. in Nursing with a specialization in Education designed to prepare nurses to fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty position. This innovative program addresses the growing need for more nursing education positions in LPN, AD and BSN programs. The M.S. in Nursing with a specialization in Education focuses on developing solid pedagogical practices so you can impact the next generation of nurses. Prepare yourself for a vital role in nurse education, training or staff development. Walden University seeks serious inquiries from U.S. and Canadian students seeking to enroll within the next 6 months. International students should contact Walden directly.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) RN Track - Leadership and Management
You can become an agent of change and a leader in your field with the Walden University MS in Nursing with a specialization in Management and Leadership. Gain the knowledge, skills and influence to affect more lives and make an even bigger difference—for your patients, your organization and the future of health care. The curriculum is based on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Master's Education and the American Nurses Association's (ANA) Scope and Standards for Nurse Administrators—the same standards used to create the essentials of magnetism for magnet hospitals. Registered nurses are the vital front line in patient care. You understand the needs of your patients and your organization—and you see the opportunities for improvement, charged with day-to-day implementation of policies and practices.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) BSN Track - Informatics
This specialization offers a multidisciplinary approach to informatics by blending computer science, nursing science, and information science. Coursework focuses on such key areas as information systems, database concepts, and effective project management. Students who enter the program with a bachelor's degree in nursing complete the core curriculum and then progress on to the courses in the nursing informatics specialization. Fieldwork experience provides you with the opportunity to apply your new knowledge immediately. To enhance the quality of patient care, learn how you can more effectively utilize information technology.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) RN Track - Informatics
This specialization offers a multidisciplinary approach to informatics by blending nursing science, computer science, and information science. Coursework focuses on such key areas as database concepts, information systems, and effective project management. Applicants who have a diploma, ADN, or bachelor's degree in a discipline other than nursing and are licensed registered nurses may be accepted in the M.S. program in Nursing, provided they fulfill the general education requirements. They are admitted to Walden and begin taking the foundational courses once applicants meet these requirements. Students then progress on to the core curriculum, the specialization courses, and finally, the capstone courses. Fieldwork experience provides you with the opportunity to apply your new knowledge immediately. Learn how you can more effectively utilize information technology to enhance the quality of patient care.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) BSN Track - Education
Walden University has specifically developed the M.S. in Nursing with a specialization in Education designed to prepare nurses to fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty position. This innovative program addresses the growing need for more nursing education positions in LPN, AD and BSN programs. The M.S. in Nursing with a specialization in Education focuses on developing solid pedagogical practices so you can impact the next generation of nurses. Prepare yourself for a vital role in nurse education, training or staff development. Walden University seeks serious inquiries from U.S. and Canadian students seeking to enroll within the next 6 months. International students should contact Walden directly.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) BSN Track - General
This program uses nationally known experts to help you acquire the knowledge to educate nursing students, staff and patients - and prepare for current and future career opportunities based on educational and professional guidelines from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and the American Nurses Association. The program is available to RNs with a BSN, ADN, or Diploma. This online program focuses on developing leaders and educators to fill critical roles in nursing.
Walden University seeks serious inquiries from U.S. and Canadian students seeking to enroll within the next 6 months. International students should contact Walden directly.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) BSN Track - Leadership and Management
With the Walden University M.S. in Nursing with a specialization in Leadership and Management, you can gain the knowledge, skills, and influence to affect more lives and make an even bigger difference—for your patients, your organization, and the future of health care. This program uses nationally known experts to help you acquire the knowledge to educate nursing students, staff and patients - and prepare for current and future career opportunities based on educational and professional guidelines from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and the American Nurses Association. The program is available to RNs with a BSN, ADN, or Diploma. Registered nurses are the vital front line in patient care. You understand the needs of your patients and your organization—and you see the opportunities for improvement, charged with day-to-day implementation of policies and practices. This online program focuses on developing leaders and educators to fill critical roles in nursing.
Master of Science in Nursing
With our MSN Executive Track, you can become a leader in the nursing community. Or choose our MSN Educator Track and teach the next generation of nurses. Either way, advance your career with a MSN degree from Chamberlain College of Nursing. Inspire the next generation of nurses. Take your next influential step and earn a Master of Science in Nursing online degree from Chamberlain College of Nursing while you work – online, on your time. The Executive track builds the foundational skills essential to nurse leaders. Courses in the MSN Executive track include the foundations of organizational leadership, including organizational change, managerial communication, and decision-making. Students also complete a leadership practicum, allowing them to develop leadership skills.The Educator track includes courses designed to prepare students to teach in an academic or clinical-practice setting. Courses in the MSN Educator track include program assessment and evaluation, and curriculum development, educational foundations, and instructional methods.
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Western Carolina University Western Carolina University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor's, master's, education specialist, and doctor's degrees. |
WCU was founded in 1889 to bring higher education and career opportunities to the western region of North Carolina. A member of the University of North Carolina system, WCU now provides an education to more than 9,000 students from 38 states and 32 countries.
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Educator
The Western Carolina University MSN Nurse Educator program prepares nurses for the role of nurse educator with competencies in three educational areas: academic educator; patient educator; staff educator. Applicants will be selected for admission to the MSN Program on the basis of intellectual ability, ability to communicate, ability to think independently,self-reliance, motivation, performance, compatibility of professional goals with those of the program, and other qualities appropriate to graduate study in nursing. Application deadline for Fall term is April 15 and October 15 for the Spring term. Depending on selection of thesis or project option, the MSN Nurse Educator Program requires 38-39 semester hours of coursework.
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration
The Western Carolina University MSN Nursing Administration program prepares nurses for the role of nurse administrator with a focus on culturally and linguistically appropriate services. Practicum placements are available in a variety of settings in or near the students' communities. Students complete a thesis or scholarly project and must pass comprehensive exams in addition to coursework. Applicants will be selected for admission to the MSN Program on the basis of intellectual ability, ability to communicate, ability to think independently, self-reliance, motivation, performance, compatibility of professional goals with those of the program, and other qualities appropriate to graduate study in nursing. Application deadline for Fall term is April 15; for Spring term - October 15. Depending on selection of thesis or project, the Nursing Administration Program requires 40 to 41 semester hours of coursework. All academic courses are taught online.
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education (MSNNE)
Herzing University's Master of Science Degree in Nursing provides two different concentrations designed for those who wish to become educators as well as advance in management. Both provide the coursework and credentials to take you to the next level as quickly as possible. Graduates of the Nursing Education concentration are qualified to work in classroom and practice settings to educate, prepare and mentor current and future nurses. Teach at the university level as an Instructor or Assistant Professor. Work in elementary, middle, and high schools as a School Nurse. They can teach in hospitals as Nurse Educators, Clinical Nurse Specialists or Staff Development Coordinators. Teach in doctor's offices and other health care organizations, wherever patient education is needed.
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Management (MSNNM)
Herzing University's Master of Science Degree in Nursing provides two different concentrations designed for those who wish to become educators as well as advance in management. Both provide the coursework and credentials to take you to the next level as quickly as possible. Graduates of the Nursing Management concentration are prepared to handle a broad range of administration and management responsibilities. Work as health care management, health services managers, health care facility administrators, administrators, clinical managers, or health information managers. Become case managers and consultants. They can supervise nurses at all levels in hospitals, nursing homes,or any other type of health care facility.
Master of Science in Nursing - Acute Care
Liberty University's Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Acute Care emphasizes advanced practice in nursing, continually integrating the role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (C.N.S.). The curriculum trains students to provide expert clinical care and related health care services and programs to individuals, families and people groups across the lifespan in a variety of acute care settings. Clinical practicum experiences are based upon your selected area of practice and are designed to further enhance clinical competence and to develop advanced practice knowledge, expertise and leadership. You will gain a strong awareness of social, ethical and spiritual issues relevant to health and nursing care. Graduates of this program are prepared to practice as a C.N.S. with the critical-thinking skills and knowledge needed to promote the profession of nursing through program development and implementation and scholarship, teaching, and clinical practice.
RN to Master of Science, Nursing
American Sentinel University's nursing degree programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). CCNE is an autonomous branch of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), the only accrediting body devoted exclusively to evaluating baccalaureate and graduate nursing degree programs, recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency.The RN to MSN option is designed for registered nurses with an associate degree in nursing and at least two years of experience. This provides nurses the opportunity to earn a MSN degree without earning a bachelor's degree. Graduates from the RN to Master of Science in Nursing program will be able to: Directly provide and manage competent care for individuals, families, and groups who have simple to complex health care needs; Express a fundamental understanding of the problems of contemporary health and illness; and collaborate with other groups in shaping health policies that affect both individual and community health.Students must complete 18 credit hours of baccalaureate level nursing courses and 3 credit hours of professional communication. A 3.0 GPA must be maintained for each of these courses. Students will fill out a graduate application and apply to our MSN program, upon completion of these courses. Those who are not able to achieve a 3.0 in each of the nursing courses, but do have a 2.5 cumulative GPA will be allowed to complete the Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) sequence and then apply separately to the Masters Degree in Nursing program.The RN to MSN courses are open for enrollment once a month. Students will be able to complete their Masters Degree with 21 undergraduate credits and 36 graduate credits, thus accelerating the attainment of an advanced practice degree in Nursing Management and Organizational Leadership, Case Management, Nursing Education, or Nursing Informatics.
Master of Science, Nursing - Nursing Informatics
American Sentinel University's nursing degree programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). CCNE is an autonomous branch of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), the only accrediting body devoted exclusively to evaluating baccalaureate and graduate nursing degree programs, recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency.This Nursing Informatics degree program is intended to prepare experienced nurses to manage health information systems critical to the mission of health care delivery systems. Nurses will develop expertise in clinical and administrative systems, data mining and data management for improvement of patient care and information systems project management.The RN to MSN courses are open for enrollment once a month. Graduates from the Master of Science Nursing program will be able to: Assume roles as leaders and collaborators with other professionals and communities in planning, providing, and evaluating healthcare; Utilize theoretical knowledge to guide advanced practice nursing; Collaborate in research activities and utilize knowledge gained from research in advanced practice nursing; and Evaluate health policies and economics related to the delivery of healthcare.
Master of Science, Nursing - Case Management
American Sentinel University's nursing degree programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). CCNE is an autonomous branch of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency and the only accrediting body devoted exclusively to evaluating baccalaureate and graduate nursing degree programs.The Nursing Case Management program is ideal for nurses wishing create their own business in case management. With additional emphasis on distance client management using technology, content builds upon the standards of the Case Management Society of America core curriculum. Students are introduced to the process of Life Care Planning. This program prepares nurses to assume the role of case manager within the various sectors of a health system or insurance industry. Graduates from the Master of Science Nursing program will be able to: Utilize theoretical knowledge to guide advanced practice nursing; Collaborate in research activities and utilize knowledge gained from research in advanced practice nursing; Assume roles as leaders and collaborators with other professionals and communities in planning, providing, and evaluating healthcare; and Evaluate health policies and economics related to the delivery of healthcare. The RN to MSN courses are open for enrollment once a month.
Master of Science, Nursing - Management and Organizational Leadership
The Nursing Management and Organizational Leadership program prepares students for a career as nursing administrators. This role involves management of resources, interdisciplinary collaboration, and application of technology, information systems, knowledge, and critical thinking. The purpose of the online Master of Science Nursing (MSN) program is to prepare leaders, managers, and administrators who facilitate achievement of optimal health in the dynamic healthcare system. The program is designed for working professionals who seek to develop their skills and gain the advantage resulting from a comprehensive high-quality graduate program.Graduates from the Master of Science Nursing program will be able to: Utilize theoretical knowledge to guide advanced practice nursing; Collaborate in research activities and utilize knowledge gained from research in advanced practice nursing; Lead collaborative projects involving other professionals and communities in planning, providing, and evaluating healthcare; and Evaluate health policies and economics related to the delivery of healthcare. The RN to MSN courses are open for enrollment once a month.American Sentinel University's nursing degree programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). CCNE is an autonomous branch of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), the only accrediting body devoted exclusively to evaluating baccalaureate and graduate nursing degree programs, recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency.
Master of Science, Nursing - Infection Prevention and Control
American Sentinel's master's degree in nursing with a specialization in infection prevention and control can provide entry into this important emerging field. Patient safety, quality control for hospital-acquired infections, and the growing threat of epidemics and pandemics are all indicators that more and more healthcare systems will need to hire nurses trained in infection control and prevention. Graduates from our online degree program will be able to: create infection prevention and control guidelines; design a surveillance system; apply principles of epidemiology to environmental assessment of risk; analyze and interpret infection control data; develop a comprehensive infection prevention and control program.American Sentinel University's nursing degree programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). CCNE is an autonomous branch of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency, the only accrediting body devoted exclusively to evaluating baccalaureate and graduate nursing degree programs.
Master of Science Nursing, management and organizational leadership specialization
The M.S. Nursing, management and organizational leadership specialization, prepares students to advance their leadership and management skills and
work toward the achievement of optimal health in the dynamic health care
system. The nursing leadership specialization is designed for experienced professionals seeking to develop their nursing leadership skills. Students are prepared for careers in nursing administration where they will collaborate with a variety of other professionals and apply technology, manage resources, information systems and critical thinking to their jobs.
Students graduating with American Sentinel's CCNE-accredited M.S. Nursing, management and organizational leadership specialization, complete 36 credit hours of course work. Students may be eligible to transfer up to 18 credit hours from previous graduate study.
Master of Science in Nursing
Benedictine's online MSN program combines rich interaction between faculty and students, with a flexible and innovative online learning environment. You can learn anytime and anywhere. It's a great way to balance the responsibilities of family, work, and earning an advanced degree.Earning your Master of Science in Nursing is a smart career move. In today's economic climate, long-term career planning is more important than ever. While some industries are shrinking, healthcare shows no signs of slowing down. The healthcare industry is one of America's fastest growing economic sections with more than 2.5 million nurses currently employed. This unique approach to the MSN degree allows you to identify the courses and skill sets YOU need to advance your career. Customize your MSN degree with our flexible curriculum, designed for today's healthcare professional. Our 8 course core is combined with 4 additional electives to create your custom “area of focus”, or you may choose one of our predetermined areas of focus that will help you develop the critical skills you want to advance your career.
Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator
Gonzaga University's Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator degree program is grounded in the theme of Leadership in Nursing. Theory and research in nursing and related fields are integrated to provide a broad base for advanced nursing practice. Practicum experiences take place in a variety of educational settings. Students develop an area of clinical specialization as well as skills in curriculum development, teaching-learning strategies, and evaluation. Particular emphasis is placed on tailoring content and presentation to learners' needs. The online MSN allows busy nursing professionals the flexibility to learn on their schedule, featuring the same fully accredited content and expert faculty support available to students learning in the on-campus setting. The convergence of technology and targeted curriculum make for a dynamic learning environment where students and faculty can conveniently collaborate. The program was developed to accommodate the needs of working registered nurses. Students walk away with the capability and confidence to succeed within a nursing career of higher pay and prominence. Graduates may function as educators in hospital, academic, and community- based settings.
Master of Science in Nursing - Health Systems Leadership
Gonzaga University's Master of Science in Nursing - Health Systems Leadership degree program is grounded in the theme of Leadership in Nursing. Theory and research in nursing and related fields are integrated to provide a broad base for advanced nursing practice. Students gain knowledge and competency in financial and human capital management, as well as strategies for responding to the ethical and legal issues encountered in administrative roles. The online MSN allows busy nursing professionals the flexibility to learn on their schedule featuring the same fully accredited content and expert faculty support available to students learning in the on-campus setting. This degree specifically prepares nurses to assume administrative positions in inpatient, outpatient, community-based, and academic settings. The program was developed to accommodate the needs of working registered nurses. The convergence of technology and targeted curriculum make for a dynamic learning environment where students and faculty can conveniently collaborate. Students walk away with the capability and confidence to succeed within a nursing career of higher pay and prominence. Graduates may function in a variety of nursing specialties and settings.
RN to MSN
The bridge program is designed to prepare students for graduate-level work and to succeed in fulfilling the responsibilities and demands of advanced and specialized roles in nursing. Students will study pathophysiology and pharmacology, major research methods, and systemic approaches to improving healthcare. Leadership topics are also integrated into the curriculum to develop students' professional skills.Gonzaga's online RN to MSN program offers two areas of specialization, allowing for a wide variety of professional goals and interests:•Health Systems Leadership: Become a health care executive or the manager of a department or facility•Nurse Educator: Teach the next generation of nursesNurses know that a Master of Science in Nursing can open up new career opportunities. Through Gonzaga University's online RN to MSN program, experienced registered nurses with an associate's degree in nursing (ADN) now have the opportunity to earn this advanced degree.A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is not required. Other unique benefits of Gonzaga's program include accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), support to enhance writing skills, a rolling admissions calendar, and the ability to transfer up to 20 percent of existing undergraduate or graduate credits (not including credits from a prior degree).
Master of Science in Nursing - Clinical Nurse Leader
Earn Your MSN and Advance Your Nursing CareerSacred Heart University's online Master of Science in Nursing program is designed to meet the needs of the working career nurse seeking administrative, superior clinical, and educational skills to move into clinical nurse leader, management and education roles or positions with more autonomy. Today nurses need more advanced skills and knowledge than ever to handle complex and specialized tasks, and many leadership and faculty positions require a master's degree in nursing. This specialization prepares students to sit for the American Association of Colleges of Nursing CNL Certificate Exam and focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to fulfill this new and evolving role.Why Choose Sacred Heart University's Online MS in Nursing?Sacred Heart University's nursing programs emphasize personal attention and interaction between faculty members and students to help foster a meaningful educational experience. Other features of Sacred Heart's online Master of Science in Nursing include:• Earn a degree from one of the top 30 master's level colleges and universities in the North according to U.S. News & World Report in the 2010 edition of America's Best Colleges• Accreditation from the National League for Nursing and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)• Award-winning faculty members with doctoral degrees, extensive clinical experience, scholarly and teaching credentials, and up-to-date knowledge• The convenience and flexibility of a curriculum that is 100% online
Master of Science in Nursing - Patient Care Services Administration
Earn Your MSN and Advance Your Nursing CareerSacred Heart University's online Master of Science in Nursing program is designed to meet the needs of the working career nurse seeking administrative, superior clinical, and educational skills to move into clinical nurse leader, management and education roles or positions with more autonomy. Today nurses need more advanced skills and knowledge than ever to handle complex and specialized tasks, and many leadership and faculty positions require a master's degree in nursing. This specialization prepares students to sit for the American Association of Colleges of Nursing CNL Certificate Exam and focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to fulfill this new and evolving role.Why Choose Sacred Heart University's Online MS in Nursing?Sacred Heart University's nursing programs emphasize personal attention and interaction between faculty members and students to help foster a meaningful educational experience. Other features of Sacred Heart's online Master of Science in Nursing include:• Earn a degree from one of the top 30 master's level colleges and universities in the North according to U.S. News & World Report in the 2010 edition of America's Best Colleges• Accreditation from the National League for Nursing and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)• Award-winning faculty members with doctoral degrees, extensive clinical experience, scholarly and teaching credentials, and up-to-date knowledge• The convenience and flexibility of a curriculum that is 100% online
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education
Nurse educators are found in both schools of nursing along with hospitals and related healthcare organizations. The curriculum is designed to provide you with an understanding of issues in nursing education, application of curriculum design and evaluation theory, and experience in the role of the faculty. This specialization is designed to complement your clinical experience with skills in teaching and learning. Why Choose Sacred Heart University's Online MS in Nursing?Sacred Heart University's nursing programs emphasize personal attention and interaction between faculty members and students to help foster a meaningful educational experience. Other features of Sacred Heart's online Master of Science in Nursing include:• Earn a degree from one of the top 30 master's level colleges and universities in the North according to U.S. News & World Report in the 2010 edition of America's Best Colleges• Accreditation from the National League for Nursing and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)• Award-winning faculty members with doctoral degrees, extensive clinical experience, scholarly and teaching credentials, and up-to-date knowledge• The convenience and flexibility of a curriculum that is 100% online
RN to Master of Science in Nursing - Clinical Nurse Leader
If you are a registered nurse with a diploma or an associate's degree in Nursing looking for an accelerated path to a master's degree, consider Sacred Heart University's online RN to MSN program, which is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Our degree program is designed to meet the needs of the working career nurse seeking the superior clinical, administrative, and educational skills to move into management and leadership roles. A Master of Science in Nursing can give you more opportunities to move into higher-level positions and jobs with more personal fulfillment.The program prepares students to sit for the American Association of Colleges of Nursing CNL Certificate Exam. Get the knowledge and skills you need to fulfill this new and evolving role, designed to address challenges involving patient safety, quality of care, and costs. Sacred Heart's nursing programs encourage personal attention from faculty members and student interaction to promote a meaningful educational experience. Other features of Sacred Heart's online RN to MSN program include:• Award-winning faculty members with extensive clinical experience, scholarly and teaching credentials, and up-to-date knowledge• The convenience and flexibility of the online format• Time and cost savings by combining BSN and MSN studies• Our online MSN programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
RN to Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education
If you are a registered nurse with a diploma or an associate's degree in Nursing looking for an accelerated path to a master's degree, consider Sacred Heart University's online RN to MSN program, which is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Our degree program is designed to meet the needs of the working career nurse seeking the superior clinical, administrative, and educational skills to move into management and leadership roles. A Master of Science in Nursing can give you more opportunities to move into higher-level positions and jobs with more personal fulfillment.You'll learn about curriculum design and evaluation theory, study current issues in nursing education, and practice the instructor role. Complement your clinical expertise with teaching and learning strategies to help train the next generation of nurses. Sacred Heart's nursing programs encourage personal attention from faculty members and student interaction to promote a meaningful educational experience. Other features of Sacred Heart's online RN to MSN program include:• Award-winning faculty members with extensive clinical experience, scholarly and teaching credentials, and up-to-date knowledge• The convenience and flexibility of the online format• Time and cost savings by combining BSN and MSN studies• Our online MSN programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Master of Science in Nursing - Clinical Leadership
Take a Leading Role in Patient CareThe online MSN program from Saint Xavier University can help you achieve your professional goals if you want to be a patient care leader and help identify, design, implement, and evaluate administrative and clinical processes to ensure the best care possible.This degree is for nurses who want to interact with patients and want the challenge of working to improve patient care and outcomes. The skills you will learn in this online nursing master's degree program are flexible and can be applied to most clinical settings, including hospitals, doctors' offices, rehabilitation centers, and hospices. Our students are typically experienced nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited university. What sets us apart from the rest is that the online Master of Science in Nursing program has a Clinical Nurse Leader focus. The Clinical Nurse Leader position was developed by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) as a way to provide clinicians with the expertise and skills to improve patient care quality and safety in today's increasingly complex and advanced health care environment. This is an advanced role for nurses who want to hone their clinical expertise and take on the challenge of instituting and identifying more effective methods of patient care.Clinical Nurse Leaders coordinate and communicate with doctors, pharmacists, social workers, and other nurses to develop new practices and systems, and take leadership roles in implementing change. They work directly with patients, but they also take on the responsibilities and challenges of collecting and assessing data on patient treatment and outcomes.Please note: This is not a Nurse Practitioner degree program
Master of Science in Nursing - Clinical Nurse Leader
The Clinical Nurse Leader is prepared with the knowledge and skill set that may be implemented in various ways and settings within any health care organization. The MSN Clinical Nurse Leader area of concentration will provide you a high quality theoretical and clinical education in nursing without duplicating previous coursework. Each student is eligible to sit for national certification as a Certified Clinical Nurse Leader upon graduation. A CNL is an emerging nursing role developed by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) in collaboration with leaders from the academic and service arenas in order to improve the quality of patient care and better prepare nurses to thrive in the complex health care arena.
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration and Leadership
The Master of Science in Nursing Administration and Leadership program is completely web-based thus enabling students to continue in their present employment positions while completing the program.The MSN program prepares advanced practitioners in nursing administration and leadership who will address prevailing health and nursing issues, and have a comprehensive understanding of and beginning competence in nursing research, and foundation for doctoral study in nursing. The program extends over 20 consecutive months, with two courses offered consecutively in 8- week periods each fall and spring semester, and in 6-week summer sessions for the first summer session. The practicum in nursing administration allows students to work with a nurse administrator in their area of interest. Students must take responsibility for initiating the contact with a nurse administrator preceptor. Students will end the program by completing a 135-hour practicum during the second 12-week summer session, with at least 90-hours in the practicum setting working at the same times as the preceptor. One cohort of 35 students per year will be admitted each January.Today's nurse administrators and leaders depend on a thorough understanding of management, legal and ethical issues, finance, and marketing in order to achieve the expectations of their job. The MSN in Nursing Administration and Leadership program was designed to address current practice and employment trends for nurse administrators and leaders. Highly developed managers and leaders make a difference in patient safety and patient outcomes, staff preparation, job satisfaction, and ultimately retention of nurses. Nurse administrators are expected to design, develop and lead systems consistent with healthcare quality standards. Also, the current level of economic competition within, between, and among healthcare organizations mandates that employers recognize and appreciate sound business expertise.
Master of Science in Nursing - Health Care Systems Management
Today's health care industry wants strong leaders with management skills, and you can enhance your career through Loyola University's interactive curriculum. Gain the traits, skills and ways of thinking that define management in a number of career fields from Loyola University. Loyola University offers a Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Health Care Systems Management for busy nursing professionals looking for career advancement. The HCSM program focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a variety of nursing leadership positions in health care organizations. The HCSM program includes content in nursing administration, leadership, management, disease prevention/management, finance, quality improvement health promotion, integrated delivery systems, managed care strategies, and workforce management. Some of the positions graduates fulfill are case manager, nurse executive, care coordinator, nurse manager, and managed care consultant. The HCSM program requires 36 credit hours of graduate coursework, 24 of which are devoted to HCSM major courses and 12 of which are devoted to core courses.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Bridge Program
To be admitted to the MSN program, you must complete Loyola's MSN Bridge to Leadership Education for Nurses at a Distance (B.L.E.N.D.) program, which is now offered fully online. The online blend program incorporates higher level, undergraduate Nursing courses that serve as prerequisites to 700-level (graduate) nursing courses. You may still be admitted to Loyola's Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program without first obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree if you are a Registered Nurse (RN) who is in possession of a non-nursing bachelor's degree. This 6-credit bridge program covers important themes including Health Promotion, Leadership, Community, and Professional Development.
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric and Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner
University of Cincinnati's College of Nursing creates leaders for an industry that craves their expertise. Online learning affords our students the flexibility to work in their home community while earning their advanced degree. Our UC MSN graduates also exceed the national pass rate for certification. Our students are challenged to be agents for real change by a faculty of experienced, practicing nurses. Graduates are empowered to drastically alter the course of the healthcare industry and the lives of countless patients With our diversified suite of online MSN specialties. The Psychiatric/Mental Health specialty is for nurses interested in the human mind and behavior. Their work is based on asking questions and these nurses are focused on quality of life. The Nurse Practitioner becomes an expert at treating families, communities, geriatrics, and adults. The Clinical Nurse Specialist has an opportunity to focus on the growing field of child & adolescent psychiatric/mental health nursing. With their expertise in behavior, many psychiatric nurses may find themselves at the crossroads between health care and the law—working in the prison system, forensics, or with victims of abuse. The CNS also works with the same special populations but with an eye towards using their expertise to improve nursing organization, systems, and practice.
Master of Science in Nursing - Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nurse Educator
University of Cincinnati's College of Nursing creates leaders for an industry that craves their expertise. Online learning affords our students the flexibility to work in their home community while earning their advanced degree. Our UC MSN graduates also exceed the national pass rate for certification. Our students are challenged to be agents for real change by a faculty of experienced, practicing nurses. Graduates are empowered to drastically alter the course of the healthcare industry and the lives of countless patients With our diversified suite of online MSN specialties. The Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Educator specialty is a truly unique degree program. As a CNS/NE you will focus on the patient/family, nurse/nursing practice, and organization/system in either an academic or clinical setting. Traditional CNS programs ignore the essential skill of teaching, but every CNS role requires expert skills to educate patients, staff, and students. This advanced degree also makes you an expert at what you teach likewise, whereas a traditional Nurse Educator program allows you to become an expert teacher. This program is ideal for the nurse who likes variety and career options. This “dual degree” can be earned in just two years!
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration
University of Cincinnati's College of Nursing creates leaders for an industry that craves their expertise. Our students are challenged to be agents for real change by a faculty of experienced, practicing nurses. With our diversified suite of online MSN specialties, graduates are empowered to drastically alter the course of the healthcare industry and the lives of countless patients. Online learning affords our students the flexibility to work in their home community while earning their advanced degree. UC MSN graduates also exceed the national pass rate for certification.The Nursing Administration program is the fastest path to a MSN, enabling our graduates to make a difference in their communities quickly.The NA specialty is for the health care managers. These nurses are true leaders in their industry because of their expert knowledge of organizational systems, organizational change, and the role nurses have in the global health care arena. Classes focus on clinical reasoning, policies, finances, management, strategy, leadership, and HR.
Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Midwifery
University of Cincinnati's College of Nursing creates leaders for an industry that craves their expertise. Our students are challenged to be agents for real change by a faculty of experienced, practicing nurses. With our diversified suite of online MSN specialties, graduates are empowered to drastically alter the course of the healthcare industry and the lives of countless patients. Online learning affords our students the flexibility to work in their home community while earning their advanced degree. UC MSN graduates also exceed the national pass rate for certification.The Nurse-Midwifery specialty is a steadily growing field with more midwives becoming an alternative to the traditional medical model of care. The expert knowledge gained through our program enhances their ability to affect a woman's health not just during pregnancy, but throughout the lifespan. This is for nurses who share a special bond with women.
Master of Science in Nursing - Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Cincinnati's College of Nursing creates leaders for an industry that craves their expertise. Our students are challenged to be agents for real change by a faculty of experienced, practicing nurses. With our diversified suite of online MSN specialties, graduates are empowered to drastically alter the course of the healthcare industry and the lives of countless patients. Online learning affords our students the flexibility to work in their home community while earning their advanced degree. UC MSN graduates also exceed the national pass rate for certification.The Women's Health Nurse Practitioners look to become leaders in a variety of settings, and to fulfill the role of a primary care provider for their female patients. Students receive expert training on the unique needs and treatments of a woman. This specialty is for nurses who share a special bond with their female patients.
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration
University of Cincinnati's College of Nursing creates leaders for an industry that craves their expertise. Our students are challenged to be agents for real change by a faculty of experienced, practicing nurses. With our diversified suite of online MSN specialties, graduates are empowered to drastically alter the course of the healthcare industry and the lives of countless patients. Online learning affords our students the flexibility to work in their home community while earning their advanced degree. UC MSN graduates also exceed the national pass rate for certification.The Nursing Administration program is the fastest path to a MSN, enabling our graduates to make a difference in their communities quickly.The NA specialty is for the health care managers. These nurses are true leaders in their industry because of their expert knowledge of organizational systems, organizational change, and the role nurses have in the global health care arena. Classes focus on clinical reasoning, policies, finances, management, strategy, leadership, and HR
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration
The curriculum of Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration offered by Lewis University integrates the Catholic and Lasallian values of Lewis University. Students will exercise leadership in the development of effective communication systems and processes; and develop interventions relative to economic, social, legal, ethical and political issues that contribute to the health of society and the profession of nursing. This master's program is for nurse professionals looking to advance in their careers.This degree requires 42 semester credit hours to complete. Graduates of the Nursing Administration specialization are prepared to function as leaders in the administration of nursing services and patient care services to improve the delivery of healthcare and the practice of nursing. They incorporate skills gained in the financial, economic, human resources, and organizational components of management. Course highlights include: Organizational Theory in Healthcare Organizations, The Business of Healthcare, and Human Resource Management in Healthcare.
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education
The curriculum of Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Education offered by Lewis University integrates the Catholic and Lasallian values of Lewis University. This master's program is for nurse professionals looking to advance in their careers. The nursing education specialization provides students with the skills in curricular design: educational research, instructional methodology, and program evaluation that help them become valuable and highly marketable members of the education and nursing professions.This degree requires 42 semester credit hours to complete. Graduates in Nursing Education are prepared to assume faculty roles in nursing education programs, educator roles in continuing education, staff development, and community education in municipal, managed care and private sector environments. Course highlights include: Educational Theory and the Scholarship of Teaching, Curriculum Development and Evaluation, and Teaching Methodology and Delivery Systems.
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Educator
The Norwich University Master of Science in Nursing program uses a balance of theoretical and experiential tools to ensure that you are able to participate in the development of health care delivery, the shaping of health care policy, and the future of the nursing profession. The program will provide the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in leadership and educator positions in the contemporary health care environment. The Master of Science in Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the premier accreditor of graduate nursing programs. Our graduates are skilled in critical thinking, communication, leadership, and possess a solid foundation in business practices to manage both human and fiscal resources at a time when both are in short supply.The Nursing Educator concentration is designed for nurses who desire to function within the educational environment as a leader and change agent. Students will face challenges in the classroom such as student diversity, the wide variety of learning needs, an explosion in educational technology, changing student expectations, and the complexity of the clinical environment in which their students will practice.
MSN Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
The MSN Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program provides the knowledge and skills needed to improve and sustain the health of acutely ill patients. Emphasis is placed upon diagnostic reasoning and clinical decision making. The program prepares students for professional practice in the management of medical, surgical, and critical care patient populations. Acute care nurse practitioners are needed in a variety of healthcare settings, including: intensive care units, emergency departments, clinics, labs and more. This program is a high quality program that demands a major commitment of time by the advanced practice nursing student. The master's program was designed to combine the convenience of online learning with the necessary rigor to become a competent and confident advanced practice nurse upon graduation because students are being educated to diagnose and treat patients. Admission to this program is restricted to students who will seek nurse practitioner clinical placements in the following states: Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington DC, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. Students who are residents of New York may apply, but they may not do their clinical in the state of New York.
MSN Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
The MSN Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program prepares students to provide comprehensive psychiatric mental health care to those who are at risk for mental illness, as well as those who are in need of psychiatric services. The online MSN in Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program is a high quality program that demands a major commitment of time by the advanced practice nursing student. The program focuses on the application of advanced practice nursing knowledge in order to improve and maintain the health status of a variety of patient populations. The master's program was designed to combine the convenience of online learning with the necessary rigor to become a competent and confident advanced practice nurse upon graduation because students are being educated to diagnose and treat patients. Students admitted ‘out of region' (out of Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Washington DC, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts) will have to come to Drexel for an additional one-week mid-term clinical assessment during the middle of their program. Students who are residents of New York may apply, but they may not do their clinical in the state of New York.
MSN in Clinical Trials Research
The MSN in Clinical Trials Research program prepares nurses for careers in clinical trials with a variety of organizations: private and community practices, pharmaceutical and other scientific companies that produce, test and market new products. Graduates of this program assume roles such as: clinical trials manager, research coordinator, clinical scientist, developer or coordinator. Many potential employers exist outside the hospital environment — in the private or community practices.
MSN in Innovation and Intra/Entrepreneurship in Advanced Nursing Practice
The MSN in Innovation and Intra/Entrepreneurship in Advanced Nursing Practice program is designed for the graduate nursing student who seeks to innovate in a variety of roles, as educator, clinician, administrator, clinical scientist or in the business environment of healthcare. The ultimate aim of this ground-breaking degree is to graduate forward thinking nurses who may make unique contributions to nursing and healthcare. This MSN track is for the highly disciplined, independently thinking graduate nursing student whose career objectives may not be met by a more traditional graduate nursing curriculum. This degree offers curriculum flexibility with a goal of graduating forward-thinking nurses who may make unique contributions to nursing and healthcare.
MSN in Nursing Leadership in Health Systems Management
The MSN in Nursing Leadership in Health Systems Management focuses on the development of leadership skills and knowledge in areas such as fiscal management, legal/ethical issues, strategic planning, organization structures and marketing. Students have the opportunity to develop the skills needed to become nursing managers and leaders. The program teaches nurses how to make decisions, solve problems, resolve conflict and operationalize the mission and goals of the healthcare delivery system. This program has been recently redesigned with a new focus on information systems management and evidence-based decision making for the nurse administrator- two skills critical for today's high performance oriented nurse executive. This program prepares nurses for supervisory and management responsibilities, building the necessary skills for leadership career tracks.
M.S. in Nursing - Education (RN to MSN Option)
WGU's M.S. in Nursing—Education degree with RN to MSN option prepares you with bachelor's- and graduate-level coursework to earn your master's degree. The curriculum of this program incorporates mastery of the competencies established by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for nurse administrator certification, and focuses on 11 domains of study including: policy, organization, and financing, nursing theory and practice, nursing education and science, research fundamentals, quantitative literacy, and communication and language.Prepare yourself to become an accomplished nurse educator. WGU nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Largely flexible and self-paced, this program is for RNs who have an associate's degree or nursing diploma, a current, unencumbered RN license, and wish to earn a master's degree to move into nursing education. Completion of a capstone project and a 40-hour practicum in nursing management are also required. Total program: 151 Competency Units (credit equivalents) less any competency units waived through transfer of prior college credits.
M.S. in Nursing - Leadership and Management
WGU's Master's in Nursing Management prepares you to become a staff developer or health administrator in schools, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. The curriculum of this program incorporates mastery of the competencies established by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for nurse administrator certification, and focuses on 11 domains of study including organization, policy, and financing, role development, nurse education, research, and advanced nursing practices. Additionally, you must complete a capstone project and a 40-hour practicum requirement in nursing management. Total program: 37 Competency Units (credit equivalents).Make a significant contribution to the successful operation of your healthcare organization. Earning your Master's in Nursing Management degree from Western Governor's University can expand your career options within the nursing and education fields, and lead to added job security and better pay. Largely self-paced and flexible, this is the ideal program for RNs who have a bachelor's of science in nursing (BSN), a current, unencumbered RN license, and wish to move into nursing administration. WGU nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
M.S. in Nursing - Leadership and Management (RN to MSN Option)
WGU's Master's in Nursing Management with (RN to MSN) prepares you to become an effective operator of healthcare facilities. You will complete your bachelor's degree coursework, earn your master's degree, and complete the exam necessary to earn the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Nurse Executive Certificate through this program. The curriculum of this program focuses on 11 domains of study including: leadership and management, policy, organization, and financing, nursing theory and practice, nursing education and science, quantitative literacy, research fundamentals, and language and communication.Completion of a capstone project and a 40-hour practicum in nursing management are also required. Total program: 151 Competency Units (credit equivalents) less any competency units waived through transfer of prior college credits.WGU nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Largely self-paced and flexible, this program is for RNs who wish to earn a master's degree to move into nursing administration, and have an associate's degree or nursing diploma, a current, unencumbered RN license.
M.S. in Nursing - Education
Earning your Master's in Nursing Education degree from Western Governor's University will expand your career options within the nursing and education fields, and can mean added job security and better pay All WGU programs are CCNE accredited. The M.S. in Nursing, Education specialization, prepares you to become a nurse educator in schools, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. This advanced program equips you with high-level knowledge and skills while incorporating best practices in policy, organization, and financing; role development; research; advanced nursing practices; and nurse education. You must be an actively working registered nurse (RN) who holds a nursing bachelor's degree (BSN), already possesses healthcare experience, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to your studies to qualify and succeed in this specialized graduate degree program. This is the ideal program for RNs with BSNs who desire to become effective nurse educators. WGU's Master's in Nursing Education is meant for you if you see yourself as the type of nurse who enjoys inspiring, mentoring, and motivating your peers.
Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator
Graceland University's Master of Science in Nursing programs expand the focus of nursing by using the baccalaureate nursing program as the foundation. The curriculum is designed to allow working RN's to pursue graduate study at home with minimal interruption of work and family responsibilities. Students complete the requirements for graduation through a combination of online courses, directed preceptor-guided practicums, and independent study courses in the student's own community (anywhere in the US). The Nurse Educator MSN career option is directed toward preparing the nurse to teach in a collegiate or health care setting. This CCNE accredited program is 40 credits with 3 starts per year, and courses last 8 weeks using eCollege software. Course highlights include Technology for Educators, Issues in Nursing Education, and Advanced Health Assessment.
Master of Science Nursing - Case Management
The Master of Science in Nursing program at Grantham University is evidence-based and has been developed according to the Essentials of Master's Education for Nursing from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (2009, AACN). The MSN in Case Management prepares the professional registered nurse with additional knowledge and clinical expertise in Case Management that builds on baccalaureate nursing education and practice. The programs are designed to build upon and expand the knowledge and skills a professional registered nurse has developed during baccalaureate nursing education and practice. Additional knowledge and clinical expertise is developed in areas of health promotion and disease prevention, human diversity and social issues, leadership and management, and research and professional practice related to current trends and issues in today's global society.
Master of Science Nursing - Nursing Education
The Master of Science in Nursing program at Grantham University is evidence-based and has been developed according to the Essentials of Master's Education for Nursing from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (2009, AACN). The MSN in Case Management prepares the professional registered nurse with additional knowledge and clinical expertise in Case Management that builds on baccalaureate nursing education and practice. The programs are designed to build upon and expand the knowledge and skills a professional registered nurse has developed during baccalaureate nursing education and practice. Additional knowledge and clinical expertise is developed in areas of health promotion and disease prevention, human diversity and social issues, leadership and management, and research and professional practice related to current trends and issues in today's global society.
Master of Science Nursing - Nursing Informatics
The Master of Science in Nursing program at Grantham University is evidence-based and has been developed according to the Essentials of Master's Education for Nursing from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (2009, AACN). The MSN in Case Management prepares the professional registered nurse with additional knowledge and clinical expertise in Case Management that builds on baccalaureate nursing education and practice. The programs are designed to build upon and expand the knowledge and skills a professional registered nurse has developed during baccalaureate nursing education and practice. Additional knowledge and clinical expertise is developed in areas of health promotion and disease prevention, human diversity and social issues, leadership and management, and research and professional practice related to current trends and issues in today's global society.
Master of Science Nursing - Nursing Management & Organizational Leadership
The Master of Science in Nursing program at Grantham University is evidence-based and has been developed according to the Essentials of Master's Education for Nursing from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (2009, AACN). The MSN in Case Management prepares the professional registered nurse with additional knowledge and clinical expertise in Case Management that builds on baccalaureate nursing education and practice. The programs are designed to build upon and expand the knowledge and skills a professional registered nurse has developed during baccalaureate nursing education and practice. Additional knowledge and clinical expertise is developed in areas of health promotion and disease prevention, human diversity and social issues, leadership and management, and research and professional practice related to current trends and issues in today's global society.
RN to MSN Option
By completing 36 graduate credit hours and 21 undergraduate credit hours, a Registered Nurse with an Associate degree in Nursing and a minimum of two years experience may accelerate the attainment of a Master of Science in Nursing (Nursing Education, Nursing Informatics, Case Management, or Organizational Leadership& Nursing Management).