Online Nursing Management Organizational Leadership Degree :: Accredited Universities

The nursing management and organizational leadership specialization is designed for experienced professionals seeking to develop their nursing leadership skills. The nursing leadership specialization prepares students to advance their leadership and management abilities and work toward the achievement of optimal health in the dynamic health care system.

Students are prepared for careers in nursing administration and health information management where they will manage resources, collaborate with a variety of other professionals and apply technology, information systems and critical thinking to their jobs.

Students graduating with American Sentinel’s CCNE-accredited MSN, 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.

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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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 Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems (Dual Degree) is designed to afford experienced nurses having completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with the opportunity to develop cross-functional business management skills and leadership competences appropriate to preparing individuals in the nursing and health care fields for advanced management and executive positions.

This masters in nursing leadership and management program goes beyond patient care and studies the business side of health care by examining the costs, how to set and maintain a budget, and the management of workforce challenges. Graduates of this degree may be prepared to either fulfill an entrepreneurial goal and start their own health company or move into a leadership role within a health care organization, such as Chief Nursing Officer, VP of Patient Services, or Chief Executive Officer.

The following topics are included in the masters in nursing leadership and management: leadership theory and application, finance, accounting, economics, quantitative methods, marketing management, managerial accounting, managerial finance, operations management, and ethics in the healthcare system. Other courses examine nursing as a profession and a discipline and the role of the nurse as a vital member of the interprofessional team providing patient-centered care. Students will explore and learn to apply the theoretical foundations for nursing practice. The behavioral forces and relationships that influence organizational effectiveness and change are studied, as well as intervention strategies and application skills. Nursing and health care research and its application to nursing education, nursing practice, and the delivery of health care services will also be explored. Emphasis is placed on strategies to access current and relevant data, synthesize the information, and translate new knowledge into practice.

A capstone course culminates the program, which provides an opportunity for students to develop an evidence-based practice project proposal that addresses a business problem, issue, or concern in professional practice. Students identify a problem amenable to research-based intervention; search literature; propose a solution; and develop a plan to implement the solution, evaluate its outcome(s), and disseminate the findings.

Entry Requirements

Applicants to university graduate programs may be accepted for admission by meeting one of the criteria specified below:

Degree Bearing Transcripts
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An undergraduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program with a GPA of 2.8 or better on the degree-bearing transcript

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A graduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program

Test Scores
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If students cannot meet the GPA requirement, they may still be eligible for admission by meeting certain graduate test scores:
Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT): 500
Graduate Record Examination (GRE): 1,000 combined verbal/quantitative, prior to August 2011; 300 combined verbal/quantitative, after August 2011

Other Fees

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If you want to build upon your career in nursing with a focus on Case Management, Grantham offers an online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Case Management. And through the convenience of our 100% online MSN program, you can go to work on your education – 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

Please note: All MSN students need to complete a Major Applied Research Paper (MARP) and participate in a Practicum at the end of their specialization program for their final research seminar.

MSN Case Management Program Outcomes
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Utilize the basic conceptions of Case Management when planning and implementing patient care.

Integrate nursing and related sciences into the delivery of advanced nursing care to diverse populations.

Incorporate concepts of 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 in leading the interdisciplinary team to design, coordinate and evaluate the delivery of care.

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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Are you driven to improve healthcare quality and efficiency? Our master’s program in health systems management provides the tools you’ll need. Developed and directed by internationally-recognized Johns Hopkins nursing faculty, the program taps nursing’s unique perspective at the front line of patient care to manage, evaluate, and improve an evolving healthcare delivery system.

Grounded in evidence-based practice, the coursework and practica can be tailored to focus on management and administration, information technology, health policy, or case management/population management. Learn to manage the entire spectrum of healthcare by combining the HSM and clinical nurse specialist master’s programs.

Those who earn a master's of science degree in health systems management:

- Assume leadership positions in a number of healthcare settings, including public and private sector hospitals, ambulatory care facilities, and long-term care facilities

- Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration, provide critical analyses of healthcare outcomes, and develop innovative redesigns of healthcare delivery systems

- Serve as experts in fiscal management, legal and ethical issues, strategic planning, and organizational structures

- Manage a healthcare system that incorporates modern technology, evidence-based decision making, information and outcomes management, and nursing core values of quality care

Entry Requirements

- Bachelor's of Science degree in nursing

- Scholastic GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from an accredited college or university

- Demonstrated commitment to nursing practice and scholarly pursuit

International applicants whose native language is not English must submit TOEFL score.

Other Fees

Matriculation fee: $500 (onetime only fee for first-time enrolled JHU students)

Health Insurance: $2,830

Health Fee: $450

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