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The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program prepares nurses as expert providers of health care to neonates and their families across health care settings. The primary focus of the program is to prepare the graduate to promote, maintain, supervise and restore health, identify health risks, and assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic illnesses. The ability to function as an educator, leader, consultant, advocate, and change agent is an essential to the development of clinical expertise in this role.

Graduate Curriculum Objectives
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- Integrate clinical prevention and population health concepts in the provision of evidence-based, culturally relevant healthcare.

- Incorporate knowledge from nursing and related sciences into the delivery of advanced nursing care across diverse populations

- Translate relevant research to improve practice and associated health outcomes for diverse populations.

- Demonstrate leadership skills in the provision of high quality health care and within the context of an interprofessional team.

- Integrate current and emerging technologies into the delivery of safe, quality care.

- Interpret the effect of legal and regulatory processes on nursing practice, healthcare delivery, and outcomes.

- Apply ethical analysis and social responsibility to delivery of advanced nursing care across diverse populations.

- Demonstrate cultural competence to improve patient and population outcomes.

- Demonstrate behaviors of professional engagement and life-long learning in the provision of quality health care.

Entry Requirements

- Baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing (non-nursing bachelor degrees, see Clinical Practice Portfolio below)*

- Minimum of one year's recent relevant experience (preferred)

- Unofficial transcripts from all college/universities attended

- Cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.

- Current professional Registered Nurse license

- Three credit undergraduate course in Health Assessment (by advisement)

- Three credit undergraduate course in Statistics (by advisement)

Clinical Practice Portfolio - Applicants to a master's program with a non-nursing bachelor's degree are required to submit a clinical practice portfolio to be evaluated for baccalaureate-level nursing competencies once they have been admitted to a program. The Clinical Practice Portfolio fee is $300. If the portfolio does not meet academic standards, the student cannot be matriculated.

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As technology for telecommunication networks evolves, so does the demand for skilled professionals within network and communications management. Our MBA in Network & Communications Management — just one of 19 concentrations that can enhance your Keller MBA degree program — can help you achieve the qualifications and skills required to pursue business leadership opportunities in this growing, high-tech field.

Our MBA in Network & Communications Management addresses the wide-ranging implications of the telecommunications industry, as well as the role of current technologies, including IP telephony, mobile communications, the web and local and wide area networks. By drawing on the professional experience of our faculty and developing a comprehensive knowledge of the field of network and communications management, you can gain access to a career path that's essential in the business climate of today.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have hold a bachelor's degree from a University-recognized institution.

If your undergraduate GPA is below 2.70 on a 4.0 scale, you must achieve acceptable scores on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Keller-administered admission test.

International applicants
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Must hold a degree recognized as equivalent to a U.S. baccalaureate degree .

Applicants whose native language is other than English must demonstrate English-language proficiency by providing evidence of one of the following:

- Submission of a high school diploma, or post-secondary degree or higher, earned at an institution at which the language of instruction was English.

- Submission of a post-secondary transcript verifying completion of 30 semester-credit hours of baccalaureate-level courses (excluding remedial and developmental courses) with at least a C (70 percent) average from an institution at which the language of instruction was English.

- Submission of an earned Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 550 on the paper-based TOEFL, 213 on the computer-based TOEFL or 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL.

- Submission of an overall band score of at least 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam.

- Submission of an overall score of at least 4.5 on the International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP) Academic-Plus exam.

Completion of either of the following, with a grade of B (80 percent) or higher, from a DeVry-approved post-secondary institution or community college:

- The equivalent of DeVry's freshman English composition course.

- Two or more baccalaureate-level English writing or composition courses.

- Documents verifying at least two years' service in the U.S. military.

- Having attained an acceptable score on a DeVry-administered English-language-proficiency exam.

Other Fees

Textbook and Materials Expense: $2,800

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The Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) with a Specialization in Network Administration degree is geared toward students looking to gain real-world knowledge and experience in the administration and management of digital networks. Aside from learning and understanding the hardware, software and system resources that are critical parts of an operating digital network, students will also learn how to construct and maintain their own network. Students will gain understanding of the most current practices, policies and professional requirements of becoming an IT network administrator.

The Network Administration specialization program is designed to give students a broad and comprehensive overview of the parameters, procedures and expectations of a network administrator working in the industry today. From foundation principles to relevant theories and philosophies, students can expect a program that covers both the knowledge and practical experience needs of a successful network administrator in the current economy. Students can expect to learn to:

- Understand the fundamental components and terminology used while working with network systems.

- Collaborate with other individuals in solving system problems, creating new systems, and engaging in the type of team-centered work common to a job in this field.

- Learn to apply principles from mathematics and computer science to the process of building and maintaining system networks.

- Evaluate and analyze existing network systems to identify problems, develop solutions and gain real-world experience in the current challenges facing network administrators.

- Develop mastery of the abilities, limits and specific characteristics of a wide variety of network systems currently in use around the world.

Entry Requirements

The following requirements must be met in order for the admissions process to be successfully completed:

Complete all required online admissions application documents.

Submit proof of high school graduation or equivalent.

You will be required to complete an informational admissions interview.

Non-native speakers of English are required to provide proof of English proficiency (e.g. TOEFL or other English proficiency assessment) prior to admission.

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As organizations exercise the vast potential of today's sophisticated telecommunication systems, there's a growing need for motivated professionals who have expertise in the field of high-tech network and communications management. Whether you aspire to sustain the security of an organization's network, develop e-commerce systems or apply technology for a company's strategic benefit, our Network and Communications Management degree program can provide the platform you need to enhance your career in the growing field of network and communications management.

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Successful organizations use technology to find solutions to all kinds of business challenges. Individuals who understand how to use technology to contribute to productivity and the bottom line are in demand.1 The specialization in Network Management examines the identification and explanation of technical issues involved with network security and explores the fundamentals of wireless networking protocols, their security issues and threats. In addition to gaining practical experience of network management training, students working towards this information technology degree create a portfolio of projects they could use to demonstrate their knowledge and skillscon to prospective employers.

Entry Requirements

Proof of high school graduation* is an admissions requirement for new undergraduate students.

Interview. Connect with an Admissions Advisor, in person or by phone, to explore your goals and confirm your decision to pursue your degree at CTU.

Apply. Submit a completed Colorado Technical University undergraduate admission application online.

Submit documentation. Submit valid proof of high school graduation or equivalency documents. Non-native speakers of English are additionally required to provide proof of English proficiency, such as TOEFL, IELTS or other English proficiency assessment results, prior to admission.

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