Online Nursing Health Informatics Degree :: Accredited Universities

Indiana State University offers the master of science (M.S.) in nursing with a nursing administration concentration for students who are interested in advancing their education or careers to assume leadership roles in diverse health care and organizational settings.

1. The master of science is a 35-38 credit program that varies in length depending on the culminating experience course selected at the conclusion of the program.

2. All courses are offered online and clinical placement can be arranged in the student's community.

3. The program does not require on-campus visits and requires only high-speed internet access to facilitate course delivery.

4. The program can be completed in 2-2½ years with full-time study. Students also have the option of part study; however students are required to complete the program in 7 years.

Graduates of this program are qualified specialists having expertise to utilize a wealth of administration and executive skills to assume first-line, middle management, and leadership roles in diverse health care settings.

Knowledge and skills attained through this program include an emphasis in the following areas to meet the ANCC and AONE certification competencies:

-Strategic management
Knowledge of the clinical practice environment
Systems thinking
Human resource and relationship skills
Financial management
Health information technology and informatics
Health care policy evaluation

In applying these skills, instructors encourage students to be innovative and evidence-based in their approach to nursing to support the delivery of high quality, safe patient care.

As leaders in nursing education, research, and community engagement, ISU faculty have a collective vision to nurture innovation as we chart our path for the future. Our primary goal is to support our students in becoming an integral part of our learning community to address society's need for caring, knowledgeable, and scientifically well-prepared, nurse professionals. By building upon and expanding our students' knowledge and skills as professional registered nurses, the family nurse practitioner concentration prepares graduates to meet the ANCC and AANP certification competencies.

Entry Requirements

1. Earned bachelor’s degree in nursing from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program of nursing at
time of application. Students in an RN to BS nursing program may apply in their final semester of
studies

2. The equivalent of one year full-time RN experience (minimum of 1500 verifiable hours) at time of
application. This experience must have been completed within the last five years.

3. GPA 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale in undergraduate studies

4. Current, unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse in the state of practice

5. Resume or CV

6. Two professional and one academic reference

7. Maximum 500 word personal statement of professional goals that describes your leadership and
community service as a Registered Nurse and the ability to meet program competencies:
(http://www.indstate.edu/apn/nurse_admin/)

8. English as second language students must achieve the following TOEFL scores or greater:
TOEFL – 550 (PBT), 79-80 (IBT), or 213 (CBT). The Department of Advanced Practice Nursing
does not accept alternate English proficiency tests.

9. Meet all health clearances and criminal background checks, as required by ISU and your state of
practice

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The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program is designed for experienced nurses with a BSN degree who are independent learners and who want the convenience and flexibility an online program can offer. The MSN degree requires a minimum of 36 credits consisting of different combinations of courses: core, direct care core, electives, specialty, and Practicum. Two years experience in nursing is recommended and a BSN degree from an accredited program is required.

Three areas of nursing specialty are offered: Nurse Educator, Nursing Informatics and Nursing Administration.

The Nurse Educator program prepares graduates for teaching roles in healthcare and academic settings. The Nursing Informatics program prepares graduates to function as a nursing informatics specialist. The Nursing Administration program prepares graduates for the role of nurse administrator in healthcare settings. A certificate in the selected area of specialty is awarded along with the MSN degree.

In addition to the MSN degree outcomes, the graduate of the Nursing Administration Program will be able to:

- Utilize systems thinking to lead and manage complex healthcare organizations.

- Provide leadership in the professional design of nursing care grounded in ethical, multicultural, and professional standards and healthcare policy.

- Utilize financial, material, human, and environmental resources to benefit nursing divisions in complex healthcare organizations.

- Use information management systems to facilitate organizational decision-making.

- Demonstrate communication skills and relationship building competencies to support organizational goals.

- Demonstrate leadership in the professional community.

- Integrate best evidence to provide quality nursing care and promote improvement in healthcare outcomes.

- Use an interdisciplinary approach to execute nursing administration practice.

Entry Requirements

- All applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a GPA of at least 2.75 is recommended

- must have a current RN license valid in the United States

- Applicants to degree programs must provide a current resume with their completed application.

- Applicants to degree programs must provide two letters of recommendation with their completed application.

- All statements of background and goals must be completed and submitted with a completed application and will be evaluated critically and used to assess an applicant's ability to succeed in and benefit from the graduate program.

- All appropriate essay questions must be completed and submitted with a completed application; all essays are evaluated critically and used to assess a student's ability to succeed in and benefit from the graduate program.

- Relevance of work experience and career objectives to the program objectives. Two years of work experience is recommended.

- The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all applicants whose primary language is not English. A score of 550 on the written; 213 on the computer version; or 79 on the Internet version is required.

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Online Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education

If you want to combine your nursing expertise with a specialization in nursing education, Grantham University’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Nursing Education is ideal. Through the convenience of our 100% online program, you can get to work on advancing your career as a heath educator – when and where you choose.

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 Education 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 defining and conceptualizing nursing curriculum.

Identify stakeholders who should be involved in curriculum development.

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 Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program is designed for experienced nurses with a BSN degree who are independent learners and who want the convenience and flexibility an online program can offer. The MSN degree requires a minimum of 36 credits consisting of different combinations of courses: core, direct care core, electives, specialty, and Practicum. Two years experience in nursing is recommended and a BSN degree from an accredited program is required.

Three areas of nursing specialty are offered: Nurse Educator, Nursing Informatics and Nursing Administration.

The Nurse Educator program prepares graduates for teaching roles in healthcare and academic settings. The Nursing Informatics program prepares graduates to function as a nursing informatics specialist. The Nursing Administration program prepares graduates for the role of nurse administrator in healthcare settings. A certificate in the selected area of specialty is awarded along with the MSN degree.

In addition to the MSN degree outcomes, the graduate of the Nurse Educator Program will be able to:

- Apply theories of education and related sciences to the development and evaluation of nursing and healthcare curricula.

- Facilitate learning of individuals and groups using theories of education, nursing, testing and evaluation, and technological innovation.

- Apply leadership strategies to contribute to the ongoing development of the profession of nursing and nursing education.

- Utilize research to analyze the outcomes of nursing interventions and improve nursing practice and nursing pedagogy.

- Apply strategies that recognize multicultural factors in teaching and learning.

- Utilize theories of change to advance the profession of nursing.

- Analyze ethical theories and ethical decision-making in the educational setting.

- Analyze trends in healthcare and nursing education and their impact on the profession of nursing, nursing education, and the delivery of patient care.

- Design curriculum, implement and evaluate curriculum based on sound educational principles, theory, and research.

Entry Requirements

- All applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a GPA of at least 2.75 is recommended

- must have a current RN license valid in the United States

- Applicants to degree programs must provide a current resume with their completed application.

- Applicants to degree programs must provide two letters of recommendation with their completed application.

- All statements of background and goals must be completed and submitted with a completed application and will be evaluated critically and used to assess an applicant's ability to succeed in and benefit from the graduate program.

- All appropriate essay questions must be completed and submitted with a completed application; all essays are evaluated critically and used to assess a student's ability to succeed in and benefit from the graduate program.

- Relevance of work experience and career objectives to the program objectives. Two years of work experience is recommended.

- The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all applicants whose primary language is not English. A score of 550 on the written; 213 on the computer version; or 79 on the Internet version is required.

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The American Sentinel MSN, nursing informatics specialization, prepares 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 management and data mining for improved patient care, and information systems project management.

The nursing informatics degree emphasizes understanding the infrastructure necessary to improve practice while safeguarding the security and privacy of data. Graduates will be prepared to assume critical roles managing health information systems in ambulatory, acute and long-term care settings, as well as the public health environment.

Students graduating with American Sentinel’s CCNE-accredited MSN, nursing informatics specialization, complete 36 credit hours of course work. Students may be eligible to transfer up to 18 credit hours from previous graduate study.

Entry Requirements

To be considered for admission to the American Sentinel University MSN program, the following must be submitted:

A completed application.
A resume, curriculum vitae or list of professional accomplishments.

Applicants educated within the United States who hold a U.S. RN License must submit the following:
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A copy of your active and unencumbered U.S. RN license.

Official transcripts* from each post-secondary institution attended. The institution(s) must send the transcripts directly to American Sentinel University. Your nursing education must be from a bachelor’s of science nursing degree program with a minimum 2.0 GPA earned on a 4.0 scale and accredited by an agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the U.S. Department of Education.

Applicants educated outside of the United States who hold a U.S. RN license must submit the following:
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A copy of your active and unencumbered U.S. RN license.

An Academic Report from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member organization or the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) stating that the nursing education you received is comparable to that obtained by a graduate of a U.S. Bachelor of Science nursing program with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on 4.0 scale.

To receive transfer credits for courses from institutions outside the United States, your NACES or CGFNS evaluation will need to be a course-by-course report. This report must be submitted at the time of evaluation in order for the transfer credits to be awarded. An official copy of the report or an official copy of the transcripts will be required*.

Applicants educated outside of the United States who do not hold a U.S. RN license must submit the following:
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A Validation of Licensure Report that shows evidence that you are legally authorized to practice as a professional nurse in the geographical area in which you work. CGFNS is an agency that can provide documentation acceptable to American Sentinel University.

An Academic Report from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member organization or the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) stating that the nursing education you received is comparable to that obtained by a graduate of a U.S. Bachelor of Science nursing program with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on 4.0 scale.

To receive transfer credits for courses from institutions outside the United States, your NACES or CGFNS evaluation will need to be a course-by-course report. This report must be submitted at the time of evaluation in order for the transfer credits to be awarded. An official copy of the report or an official copy of the transcripts will be required*.

International Student Requirements
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Applicants whose first language is not English and who have not earned an undergraduate degree from an institution at which all courses were taught in English will need to provide one of the following:

- A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 550 (written version) or 80 (iBT version).

- An International English Language Test (IELTS) score of at least 5.0 for undergraduates and 6.5 for graduates, or verification of certification in an English proficiency program.

To receive credits for courses or degrees from institutions outside the U.S., Canada or U.S. territories, you must have your academic transcripts evaluated and certified by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services member organization, which will assess a fee. Be sure to request that the certifying organization’s report be sent directly to American Sentinel. Depending on the program, if you have earned a foreign degree you will need to request either a general or expanded report from the evaluator.

Other Fees

Books and supplies: $1,800

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