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Online Nursing Management and Organizational Leadership (MSN)

There’s never been a better time to earn your Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Nursing Management and Organizational Leadership through Grantham University. Through the convenience of our 100% online MSN program, you can advance your professional nursing career – without interruption to your current job and family commitments.

The program focuses on current trends in:

Leadership and management
Human diversity and social issues
Health promotion and disease prevention
Research and global, evidence-based practice

MSN Nursing Management and Organizational Leadership Program Outcomes
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Integrate nursing and related sciences into the delivery of advanced nursing care to diverse populations.

Utilize advanced health assessment and pathophysiology in making nursing diagnoses and decisions about educational and therapeutic interventions.

Design nursing care for a clinical or community-based population based on biophysical, psychosocial and organizational sciences.

Demonstrate professional and high level communication skills when involved in peer review, advocacy for patients and families, reporting of errors and professional writing.

Function in a leadership role when collaborating with team(s) to generate knowledge that supports evidence-based practice and improves healthcare outcomes.

Apply theory and researched-based knowledge from nursing and the sciences when formulating the process of leadership and management.

Apply the principles of leadership & management to nursing practice in a variety of settings.

Entry Requirements

For admission into Grantham University's MSN program, you must have the following:

An earned Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program

Valid RN License as indicated by Date of Issue

Nurses educated outside the United States, who are eligible to practice as an RN in the United States, must:

- Have an earned baccalaureate degree in nursing that equates to a U.S. baccalaureate degree

- Be CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) certified and pass the NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse)

Other Fees

Graduation Fee - $100

Technology Fee - $35 per 8-week term

Transcript - $10

International Shipping Fee - $50 per course

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The Centre for Nursing and Health Studies offers the post-RN BN degree program. This program is designed to provide the Registered Nurse with the opportunity to acquire a broad liberal university education with particular emphasis on advanced theoretical and practical knowledge related to nursing informatics, nursing research, primary health care, leadership, management, and family and community health promotion.

Entry Requirements

• To enrol in the post-RN BN program, the following is required:
• Graduation from an approved Registered Nurse (RN) diploma program.
• Regulated (Practicing) Registered Nurse (RN) registration/licensure with a Canadian province or territory. Proof of registration must be submitted at time of application and maintained while completing the program.
• Those students presenting non-Canadian/non-United States degrees for admission and/or possible transfer credit, must obtain a specialized or course-by-course evaluation of post-secondary course work from an international assessment agency, for example, the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS).
Given the unique and professional nature of the post-RN BN program, some of the general policies governing academic studies at Athabasca University are superseded by the regulations below.
• RN diplomas from approved institutions will be accepted regardless of the year of graduation.
• Athabasca University will not normally award additional transfer credit for nursing courses/certificates that are more than 7 years old at the time of the request. If evidence of current practice in the content area is submitted, this regulation may be waived.
• Students will be permitted a maximum of five years to complete all degree requirements from date of enrolment.
• The pass mark for all nursing courses is C- (60 per cent).
• To be awarded a BN degree, a minimum grade-point average of 2.0 is required in all Athabasca University courses used toward the degree.

Other Fees

• $115 Application Fees

• $180 Learning Resources Fee (per 3 credit course)

• $9 Students' Union (per 3 credit course)

• $2 Alumni Relations (per 3 credit course)

• $334 Out of Country fee (For international students per 3 credit course)

• $100 Evaluation Fee

• $100 Examination rebooking fee

• $100 Late examination request fee

• $50 Multiple examination fee

• $165 Per Extension Fee

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If you’re already a RN with a bachelor's degree, Regis University offers an innovative online and on campus Master of Science in Nursing program designed specifically for working professionals looking to enrich their experience and education with a focus in either education or management.

The Management focus for a Master’s Degree in Nursing includes courses in advanced management principles and practice, financial management and informatics as well as evidence based research, teaching and learning strategies in healthcare, and hands on practicum and service learning experiences. You will complete two practicum experiences which total 210 hours designed to consolidate skills and apply principles in a management environment, working directly with a nursing manager.

Entry Requirements

here are no prerequisites to begin the online nursing curriculum, however, applicants must have completed a statistics course with a grade of C or better prior to enrolling in NR 602 - Research in Nursing. If statistics was not part of a qualified applicants BSN curriculum, there is potential for acceptance pending completion of statistics with a grade of C or better prior to enrolling in NR 602 - Research in Nursing

Other Fees

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he RN to MSN Bridge program at Aspen allows registered nurses who have already earned an associate’s degree in nursing and are ready to expand their career opportunities and better serve their patients by obtaining a graduate-level degree. The program prepares graduates for leadership roles in management, education and clinical practice within across a diverse spectrum of healthcare settings.

Students of the RN to MSN Bridge Program who choose the Nursing Administration and Management specialization will study a core curriculum focused on nursing theory, a practical knowledge of legal and ethical issues in healthcare and specialized skills in areas such as finance; healthcare informatics; and strategic management, and planning.

Courses include Modern Organizations and Health Care, Health Care Informatics, Health Care Finance and Economics, Diverse Populations and Health Care. In addition to coursework, students will have the opportunity to gain clinical experience in the field of Nursing Administration and Management during the two-part Nursing Administration Practicum course.

Entry Requirements

Application

A completed application.

Resume

A resume or curriculum vitae.

Statement of Goals

A statement of your goals reflecting the academic, professional, and personal goals you would like to achieve through your work with Aspen University. Your goals statement will be evaluated by the Admissions Committee as part of the application process. The statement of goals should be between 300 - 500 words.

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree Transcripts

Evidence of a baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from a school accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education or the National League for Nursing, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater.Official transcripts of all previous baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate study must be sent directly to Aspen University by the granting institution(s).

Associate Degree in Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN or ASN) or diploma in nursing from a school accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education or the National League for Nursing, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater.

Liberal Arts Courses

Completion of 50 semester hours of required liberal arts education coursework.

Registered Nurse Licensure

Current licensure as a registered nurse in the United States or Canada

Nursing Experience

A minimum of one year of nursing experience completed within the past five years. (Students for whom an exception is made will be advised to take core courses the first year of study while working to meet the experience requirement).

Nursing Experience

A minimum of one year of nursing experience completed within the past five years (Students for whom an exception is made will be advised to take core courses the first year of study while working to meet the experience requirement).

Military Documentation (Optional)

A Military ID or DD214 for those who qualify for the military discount program.

Transfer Credit Evaluation (Optional)

Students who have earned college credit may submit a transfer credit evaluation report with corresponding course descriptions, and official transcripts from accredited institutions in order to determine which credits may be applied toward the requirements of a program at Aspen University.

Other Fees

Annual Technology Fee - $150

Graduation (one time) - $100

Proctored Examination (per exam) - $100

Nursing Capstone (per course) - $250

Nursing Practicum (per course) - $250

Textbooks - $1900

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The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Specialty is a CCNE-accredited online graduate program intended to prepare those RNs with an undergraduate degree in nursing, or those who have successfully completed the equivalent undergraduate foundation in nursing, for a career as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
This program prepares the graduate to sit for the National FNP certification exam to allow for employment in all states. This integrated MSN curriculum includes course work in Informatics, Organizational and Systems Leadership, Research, Policy, Population Health and Inter-professional Collaboration in addition to advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology, and advanced physical and health assessment.

Highlights
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- Courses blend student’s professional experience with the course content, allowing for immediate application in the work setting.

- All theory and clinical courses are 12 weeks in length

- A minimum of 600 clinical hours are required, with at least on NP preceptor.

- 22 hour Credit Post MSN-FNP Certificate is available
Saint Joseph’s nursing degrees are fully accredited by the CCNE

- Students’ progress through courses simultaneously with their peers, allowing the opportunity to have interaction and collaboration among students and faculty in the courses.

Entry Requirements

The MSN Family Nurse Practitioner specialization has a competitive admissions process. In order to gain a clear sense of the applicant’s fit within our primary care focused FNP program, the following processes and eligibility criteria have been developed. Desired applicants should be problem solvers and potential health leaders in their communities. For full acceptance into the MSN Family Nurse Practitioner specialization, applicants must meet other additional requirements.

- Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, accredited at the time of graduation by CCNE or ACEN with a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

- An active unrestricted U.S. RN license that can be verified and is recognized by the State Board of Nursing where the applicant is licensed. Experienced RNs must hold an active unrestricted RN license at the time of application, and provide their license number to SJC for verification. RNs that have been licensed for less than two years must hold an active and unrestricted RN license since the time of licensure.

- Proficiency in English (SJC/GPS requirements for TOEFL).

- Ability to meet clinical agency requirements for health status verification, malpractice insurance and background checks.

Other Fees

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