Online Nursing Health Informatics Degree :: Accredited Universities

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.

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The goal of Colorado Christian University's RN to BSN degree completion option is to help develop compassionate and competent nurse leaders who will help transform health care through Christ-inspired nursing practices. Offered through CCU's College of Adult and Graduate Studies, the online RN to BSN option is specially designed for the working RN seeking a bachelor's degree in nursing.

The RN to BSN option is designed for adult learners who are busy with work and family commitments. You will have the opportunity to join other nurses in a cohort and take the core classes together. Classes are taken one at a time in a five-week online format. NUR470A is offered in 10 weeks. Small class sizes, professional application, and colleague relationships encourage individualized learning and networking. Students also have direct access to national and international faculty expert leaders in healthcare.

RN to BSN Online Nursing Option -- Benefits
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Study and network with Christian nurses from around the nation.

Complete courses while you work.

Encounter evidence-based curriculum with informatics, genomics, bioethics, and global health.

Integration of faith, learning, and living while emphasizing Christian nursing theory, moral leadership, and spiritual care.

Opportunity for an international capstone immersion experience.

Nationally recognized Christian nurse faculty.

Transfer up to 83 credits from nationally accredited colleges or universities.

Complete nursing courses in one year.

Entry Requirements

To be considered for admission, students must have:

A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher;

A minimum biological science GPA of 2.5 or higher;

A minimum grade of C or higher in all prerequisite courses;

A minimum TEAS V overall score of 64% or higher and a science TEAS score of 53% or higher;

Be fit for practice. Download and complete the Student Physical Exam Form (PDF) at http://www.ccu.edu/uploadedFiles/Pages/CAGS/CAGS_Academic_Programs/Nursing_Programs/fitforpractice.pdf.

If English is not your native /first language, a TOEFL score of 550 or higher.

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Online RN to BSN Degree Completion Program

Earning your Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN) from Grantham University is an important step in your decision to advance your nursing career. Grantham’s 100% online RN to BSN Degree Completion Program builds upon your associate degree with current, evidence-based courses, designed according to the Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and by the standards and guidelines of the American Nurses Association (ANA).

Through Grantham’s convenient online format, you will expand your nursing skills in the areas of leadership, community concepts, research and professional practices. By studying the current nursing trends and issues, you will be prepared to become a prominent new member of the healthcare community.

RN to BSN Program Outcomes
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Upon successfully completing the program, you will be able to:

Utilize effective communication in oral, written, interpersonal and electronic modes.

Employ clinical judgments based on evidence-based practice standards and ethical practices.

Identify accountability when providing and ensuring safe, efficient, quality patient care.

Synthesize available resources to apply critical thinking to complex clinical situations.

Select culturally competent care concepts for individuals and families across the lifespan.

Demonstrate proficiency in caring for communities and populations experiencing threats to well-being.

Display concepts of lifelong learning to enhance personal and professional nursing practice.

Apply clinical technologies and informatics in practice.

Entry Requirements

In addition to proof of high school graduation or its equivalent, you must have:

- An earned Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN/ASN) from an accredited nursing program, with a CGPA of 2.5 or higher

- Valid RN License as indicated by date of issue

If you are a nurse who was educated outside the United States, and are eligible to practice as an RN in the United States, you must:

- Have a 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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