Showing posts with label Online Nursing Bachelor Degree. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Online Nursing Bachelor Degree. Show all posts

09 October 2007

Online Nursing Degree - Stevens-Henager College

Online Nursing Degree - Stevens-Henager College

Welcome to Stevens-Henager College (SHC) where you can complete your associate's degree in 20 months and your bachelor's degree in only 30 months.

Our unique high-value programs prepare you with multiple skills so you can acquire numerous certifications and/or licenses within your field. That means more job choices for you. Grants and student loans are available so you can afford to get your degree.
  • Financial aid is available for qualified students
  • Job placement assistance for graduates
  • Day and evening classes start every month
  • Accredited member ACCSCT
  • Programs approved for military and veterans

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Administration (Online)

The nursing field is rich with opportunities for people with the right education and skills and the desire to give their very best. The Stevens-Henager College Bachelor of Science in Nursing Administration is designed as a degree completion program to enhance career opportunities for practicing registered nurses by providing the appropriate knowledge and skills for supervisory positions.

Master of Science in Nursing Administration (Online)

The nursing administration graduate program prepares nurses for administrative leadership and management roles in managed care, home health care, long-term care, professional and other health-related organizations. Program content focuses on management and organizational theory, ethical and legal issues, and health care delivery systems, as well as health policy, information systems, and the management of human, material and fiscal resources.

01 October 2007

South University - Online Nursing Degree

Online Nursing Degree - Distance Learning Nursing Education Online

South University
School of Health Professions
709 Mall Boulevard
Savannah, GA 31406

South University
At South University, we'll help you make the most of your potential — starting with a quality education that's backed by more than 100 years of dedication to excellence and personalized attention.

Making the most of your potential is also about earning your degree in a way that works with your lifestyle. To meet your needs and make you feel comfortable with your decision, South University offers you the choice of campus or online learning.

Excellence in education. Online convenience.
As an online student at South University, you have access to the many benefits of South University — including excellence in education and personalized attention — while enjoying the convenience of earning your bachelor's and master’s degree entirely online.

Attending South University classes online means no more driving to class. No more adjusting your schedule to accommodate scheduled class times. We give you the freedom to attend class anytime, day or night — from anywhere you can connect to the Internet.

Table of Contents

Online Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
Online Master of Science in Nursing
Additional Benefits of South University’s Nursing Programs

Online Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) - Online Nursing Degree

In the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree completion program at South University, you will learn the health care concepts taught at our campus locations and enjoy the convenience of attending class online anytime day or night. At South University, you are in control of your education.

Our RN to BSN online program offers registered nurses many benefits including:

Study innovative health care concepts

Study palliative care, gerontological nursing, and complementary and alternative nursing methods.
Enhance your patient teaching skills and your ability to motivate and train nursing staff.
Develop management abilities by expanding your critical thinking skills in establishing priorities, delegating responsibility and formulating decisions.
Receive credit for your RN experience

RNs may receive 45 credit hours for their nursing experience
Tuition is $280 per credit hour.
Financial aid and transfer of credit is available for qualified applicants.
Earn a BSN degree in 18 months with accelerated courses

Qualified applicants can earn a BSN degree in one-and-a-half years.
Accelerated five-and-a-half week courses.

Online Master of Science in Nursing - Online Nursing Degree

In the Master of Science in Nursing program at South University, you will enhance the knowledge you use as a registered nurse, develop clinical teaching skills and learn to utilize research in the nursing practice. Upon graduation from the program, you will be prepared to pursue more advanced positions in today's competitive health care environment. The program blends nursing theory with advanced practice concepts necessary to successfully work within the structure, culture and mission of almost any size health care organization or educational setting. You will enjoy the convenience of attending class online anytime day or night. At South University, you are in control of your education.

Study advanced and innovative healthcare concepts:

Study current health care issues such as ethical decision making strategies, multicultural educational needs and the impact of the organization in the health care delivery system.
Design teaching plans that integrate advanced care concepts.
Learn how to develop and evaluate curriculum for academic and other environments and learn clinical teaching skills.
Utilize concepts from pathophysiology in nursing practice.
Demonstrate the ability to design valid and reliable testing.

Additional Benefits of South University’s Nursing Programs

Success centered on your schedule

No campus residency required – take all classes online.
Attend class anytime – day or night.
Earn a BSN degree online while you work full time.
Earn a Master of Science degree in Nursing while you work full time with accelerated five-and-a-half week courses.
Time-honored academic heritage

Established in 1899, South University has delivered quality education and personal attention to students for more than 100 years.
South University has campus locations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and South Carolina.
The nursing program is part of the School of Health Professions.
South University is accredited

South University is regionally accredited (SACS).
South University is accredited to offer doctorial degrees (Level V institution).
The BSN and MSN online programs are nationally accredited (CCNE).

National American University - Online Nursing Degree

Online Nursing Degree - Distance Learning Nursing Education Online

National American University - Online
321 Kansas City St.
Rapid City, SD 57701

National American University Online
As a busy adult, you know how important it is to choose the online university that can best meet your needs. National American University has been helping working adults realize their educational and financial dreams since 1941.

When it comes to choosing the right educational institution, we understand the factors that go into a good decision and we can get you started with a list of important questions to ask of every school you are considering.

Do they offer the degree I need?
Are they experienced in online education?
Can I take all of my courses online?
Can I earn my degree in a timely and efficient way?
Can the program adapt to my sometimes-uncertain work and personal schedules?
Does the school make it easy to get started without wasting my time?
Is there a caring and supportive environment to help me succeed?
Will I be learning in a culturally rich environment?
With 12 campus locations across the United States, affiliate universities and colleges around the world and online students worldwide, NAU offers you all the resources of a global institution of higher education. NAU’s offerings in Nursing reflect an especially exciting opportunity given the career options available to graduates in this discipline.

Online RN-to-BSN - Online Nursing Degree

As a registered nurse, you have already made a commitment to the care of mankind. Your dedication to your profession is a lifelong journey of giving and caring. Why not take yourself to the next level of your career and complete your baccalaureate degree?

National American University offers an online RN-to-BSN degree completion program for currently licensed nurses. Whether you hold an associate degree in nursing or a hospital diploma, NAU’s RN-to-BSN program gives you the opportunity to add BSN to your accomplishments.

The curriculum allows you to explore timely subjects such as managed care, legal-ethical risk management and caring for vulnerable populations. Working in cohorts online where you exchange ideas and support, you will challenge yourself to explore areas of leadership in your profession.

Advance Your Career
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2005 Occupational Outlook Handbook reports “Job opportunities for RNs are expected to be very good. Employment of registered nurses is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2012, and because the occupation is very large, many new jobs will result. In fact, more new jobs are expected to be created for RNs than for any other occupation.”

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing will position you for leadership roles such as teaching, office management in a clinic, project management in a hospital environment or wellness programs in industry. You will have the opportunity to use your hard-earned experience as a nurse and your newly-learned leadership skills gained from your educational experience at NAU.

Liberty University - Online Nursing Degree

Online Nursing Degree - Distance Learning Nursing Education Online

Liberty University
1971 University Blvd
Lynchburg, VA 24502

Liberty University
Do you dream of earning your degree? Is improving your job skills and feeling the sense of accomplishment from advancing your education, without taking away from your career or family, important to you? If so, join the thousands of men and women from around the world who have found Liberty University's distance learning program a convenient, flexible and affordable way to earn an accredited degree.

As a growing institution with over 27,000 students from around the world, studying both on- and off-campus, we are dedicated, through our programs and people, to helping our students achieve success as we prepare them for their future. Not only will you receive a quality Christian education in a flexible online format, but one that is accredited and at one of the lowest costs in the nation.

Founded in 1971 in Lynchburg, Virginia, Liberty is the world's largest evangelical university, as well as the largest private university in Virginia, studying both on- and off-campus. With over twenty years of experience providing distance-learning services to students and our strong reputation for providing excellence in academics, Liberty stands above the rest in providing you with everything you need to succeed.

Master's - Nursing
Bachelor's - Nursing (RN to BSN)
Accreditation

Master's - Nursing - Online Nursing Degree

Today you have the opportunity to make an important decision that could significantly improve your career, impact the lives of others and influence your future participation in the field of nursing. By choosing to earn your Master of Science in Nursing, you can set that opportunity in motion.

Liberty University's Master of Science in Nursing program equips students to provide expert clinical care and related health care services and programs to individuals, families and people groups across the lifespan in a variety of acute care and community settings. Emphasis is placed on advanced practice in nursing, and the role of the clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is integrated throughout the curriculum. Clinical practicum experiences are based upon students' selected area of practice, and are designed to develop clinical competence and produce strong skills in leadership. Through this program, students will also gain strong awareness of ethical, social and spiritual issues relevant to health and nursing care. Graduates of this program are prepared to practice as a CNS with the critical thinking skills and knowledge needed to promote the profession of nursing through teaching, clinical practice, program development and implementation, and scholarship.

Bachelor's - Nursing (RN to BSN) - Online Nursing Degree

Liberty University's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) degree program prepares registered nurses for positions of leadership in the nursing field, encouraging professional development and personal growth, as well as opening the door for continued education at the graduate level. Courses are specifically designed for the practicing nurse, drawing from students' real-life nursing experiences to expand their knowledge. They will develop strong leadership skills in collaboration with clients, other professionals and groups within the community for the purpose of promoting, maintaining and restoring health. Students will utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills in determining nursing interventions and applying therapeutic skills, with emphasis placed on refining written, communication and research skills.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree serves as an excellent stepping-stone toward earning a Master of Science in Nursing, which is also offered online through Liberty's distance learning program.

Accreditation

Liberty University is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

Liberty University is accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools to award associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

Kaplan University - Online Nursing Degree

Online Nursing Degree - Distance Learning Nursing Education Online

Kaplan University
School of Nursing
1801 E. Kimberly Road
Suite 1
Davenport, IA 52807

Kaplan University
Kaplan University offers a broad selection of programs that address the career goals of working adults from a variety or professional disciplines. Our emphasis is on real-world knowledge and skill development, and we offer programs from which students learn concepts and techniques they can use to take control of their professional destinies. Our courses are designed to empower you with the knowledge and skill you need to move to the next level in your career plan.

Kaplan University gives you the control to schedule your education. There are no job interruptions, travel expenses or hours spent searching the campus map. Go to class anytime, anywhere 24/7. The flexibility and dynamic interaction of online education at Kaplan University also allows for innovative web-based learning opportunities via message boards, online readings, academic exercises and web field trips.

Kaplan University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

RN-to-BSN (Online Bachelor of Science in Nursing) - Online Nursing Degree

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is widely considered a standard requirement for registered nurses (RNs) seeking broader professional responsibilities and career opportunities. Kaplan University's BSN program enables RNs to complete the education needed to enhance their skills to better meet the demands of patient care and qualify for new opportunities in specialized nursing and management fields. A bachelor's degree in nursing is essential for those serving in case manager and supervisory positions, and the program is also an excellent foundation for those wishing to pursue graduate nursing studies.

Kaplan University's degree program offers an accredited, online RN-to-BSN degree completion program that centers around health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention, information and health care technologies, ethics, human diversity, management theory, and health care system and policies. A defining feature of the curriculum is its increased focus on leadership. The program features a capstone course, a requisite clinical course and a professional development plan that includes career planning.

Lab and Clinical Requirements
This program is not one hundred percent online: a lab will need to be completed and students must also participate in a clinical. The lab and clinical are required and will need to be completed in the state of licensure. BSN students are subject to these and additional policies published in the Nursing Student Handbook.

Disclosure
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is regionally accredited by NCA and has interim approval from the Iowa Board of Nursing.

Master of Science in Nursing (Online MSN) - Online Nursing Degree

Kaplan University's online Master of Science in Nursing is designed to prepare you for prime leadership positions and specialist roles in health care institutions. This program can also qualify you to become a much in-demand nursing school instructor or a leader in health care organizations or nursing education programs. Nurses who can assume administrative, faculty or staff development roles are much in demand.

There are two specializations available:

Nurse Administrator
Nurse Educator
The Master of Science in Nursing is also a foundation for future doctoral studies.

Our online program makes it easy for you to keep working while you study. Since there is no set schedule, you can take classes at your convenience, day or night.

All of the program's faculty members are practicing professionals with doctorates, presenting the most up-to-date information and techniques.

Core courses for the MSN program focus on the following topics:

Nursing theory
Evidence-based decision making
Health policy
Financing and organization of the health care delivery system
Advanced practice issues
Ethics
Health promotion and disease prevention
Biostatistics

Jacksonville University - Online Nursing RN to BSN

Online Nursing Degree - Distance Learning Nursing Education Online

Jacksonville University
Online RN to BSN
Jacksonville, FL

The Online RN to BSN from Jacksonville University
With Jacksonville University (JU), you can earn your BSN without putting life on hold. The lectures are online, including any prerequisites you may need. With JU, you can keep your personal and professional life in balance while reaching your education goals with one of the nation's largest multimedia RN to BSN online degree programs.

Why Jacksonville University's online RN to BSN program?

JU has chosen to work with the University Alliance Online, the worldwide leader in online professional education, to bring a high-quality academic program to busy nursing professionals like you. You will receive a top-notch education from a private university with over 70 years of campus history. And you can attend your online courses wherever you can access the Internet. Here are even more reasons why you should earn your BSN online from JU:

Attend class anytime, anywhere - campus attendance is never required
Begin during any one of six sessions each year
Enjoy short eight-week courses created to work best for the adult learner
Earn the same CCNE-accredited degree awarded to on-campus students
Receive 30 credits free for an active U.S. RN license
Transfer approved credits (which never expire) from degree and diploma programs
Start and stop the program whenever you like with no graduation date requirement
Get support from full-time professors, academic advisors and a technical staff
Walk with on-campus classmates at graduation

Am I qualified?

No matter how long ago you got your RN, if you have an active U.S. RN license, you can apply. JU students come from all clinical backgrounds and from varying sectors of the healthcare industry. Rest assured you will meet classmates your same age and with similar work experience. If you have the following, you are qualified to attend:

An associate's degree or nursing diploma from a state-approved nursing program with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA in non-nursing required courses
An active U.S. Registered Nurse license (all states are acceptable)
Basic computer skills such as word processing, emailing and navigating the web

Admission requirements

Applying to the online BSN program from Jacksonville University is quick and easy:

1. Complete a short three-page application - no essay required
2. Request your transcripts from previous schools attended
3. Pay a non-refundable $35 application fee
4. Provide a copy of your photo I.D.
5. Apply for financial aid

A University Alliance program representative will help you through the application process. While completing the process, you can enroll in your first nursing course, Dimensions of Professional Practice, to begin earning three credits right away. Click Request free info to have a representative contact you.

Curriculum

The program requires 121 total credits with 30 credits immediately subtracted for your active U.S RN license. Every course you need to graduate is offered through JU's program and is typically taught by full-time, on-campus nursing faculty. Need prerequisite courses that have a lab component such as chemistry, anatomy or microbiology? These are online also, with all equipment, such as a microscope and culture medium for microbiology, shipped to your home. Submit your transcripts today and see how many credits transfer into the JU BSN program. And remember, your credits never expire - even if you went to school 20 years ago.

What about practice projects (clinicals)?

JU calls them practice projects because no hands-on patient care is required. You choose a preceptor in your hometown who has a BSN or higher. The projects are career-enhancing so you will select areas of nursing that interest you. Two courses have projects: community health and professional nursing synthesis. Here are some examples of projects completed by recent JU graduates:

Developed an inservice on signs and symptoms of dehydration
Created a reference packet for caregivers of Alzheimer's patients
Presented information on Sickle Cell Disease to a local school
Developed a bilingual presentation on health improvement for migrant workers
Designed and implemented a new staffing pattern
Completed a community assessment of an outpatient dialysis center
Redesigned an OR communication board

Quality online classroom

Jacksonville University is committed to academic excellence and has chosen to work with the online education technology expert, the University Alliance. This partnership has resulted in an online classroom with a unique combination of multimedia tools and an effective, flexible and interactive online learning experience. The following are a few features of the program:

Streaming video lectures over the Internet are led by university professors who are clinical and instructional experts in their field
Each course has its own CD-ROM featuring the same streaming video lectures so you don't need to be connected to the Internet to watch
The online classroom includes user-friendly functions like "stop," "start" and "pause" so you can move at your own speed
All your course materials are conveniently shipped to you each session

Faculty and enrollment support

The online classroom is not a cold and uninviting environment as some may believe. You are supported by professors and fellow classmates through virtual office hours, Internet message boards, chat rooms and email. In addition, you will have your own JU academic advisor and tech support professionals available to address any questions or concerns. Another member of your support team is your University Alliance student services representative who will enroll you each session. The same representative will be with you through graduation.

"As a teacher, I think Jacksonville University's online BSN is a unique opportunity … to really reach out to the students to meet their individual learning needs…. The university puts a lot of time into training and working with professors and adjunct faculty to help them meet the differing needs of the distance learners. I really enjoy teaching and facilitating in this program."

Patricia Richards, Jacksonville University professor

Read what current BSN students are saying

"It was great to be able to study at my own pace and be able to complete my goal. It allowed me as a military spouse to complete my degree even though we moved many times during the course of working on my BSN."

Connie Harden, Japan
"I researched online schools for several weeks before choosing JU. I found JU's RN to BSN program to best fit my needs as a nurse who is employed full time. I appreciated that I could do the work on my own time as long as I met the deadlines. There were no requirements to be online in class at any given time … The professors were always helpful and quick to respond to questions.

The program added to my knowledge base which allowed me to perform more effectively in my role as a director. I also had more credibility with my staff in their knowing that I had a degree. My student advisor was wonderful. She was responsive, as well as encouraging. I have recommended JU to my peers and employees."

Lori Vandersloot, Arizona
"I have been so impressed with the quality of the classes at JU and the excellence of the faculty. The course work is challenging and well organized. I feel more confident and competent in my professional knowledge and really proud of myself for having the courage to go back to school."

Martha Porinchak, Texas

About Jacksonville University

Jacksonville University is a four-year private, comprehensive university situated in an idyllic setting on the banks of the St. Johns River, just minutes from downtown Jacksonville, Florida and the Atlantic Ocean. The 190-acre campus includes a half-mile of riverfront, oak-lined paths, and a mix of historic and new campus buildings. JU has a proven track record for challenging academics and a distinguished faculty. JU offers seven bachelor's degree programs and more than 70 majors, programs and concentrations, as well as esteemed graduate programs in nursing, business, education and orthodontics.

Accreditation

The School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), guaranteeing you an excellent education. The university holds the highest accreditation a school can earn - regional accreditation.

Jacksonville University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award bachelor's and master's degrees.

How to request more information

Now that you have a good background on what JU's online RN to BSN program can offer you, it's time to speak to a University Alliance program representative and take the next step: Apply! Have all your questions answered by a program representative who is an expert regarding the application process, curriculum, tuition and financial aid. Click Request free info to have a representative contact you to share some of our students' great experiences.

Grand Canyon University - Online Nursing

Online Nursing Degree - Distance Learning Nursing Education Online
Grand Canyon University - Online
College of Nursing
3300 West Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85017

Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon University is an accredited, private, Christian university located in Phoenix, Arizona, offering bachelor's and master's degree programs while emphasizing academic excellence. Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University first became famous for its teacher education program and later developed outstanding programs in the sciences, nursing, business, music and the arts. Now, you can conveniently take advantage of many of our established resources through Grand Canyon University Online.

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Why Choose Grand Canyon Online?
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A Premier Education
Just because you take classes online doesn't mean you won't receive a top-quality education. Grand Canyon University Online is an accredited program that is recognized throughout the nation and the world. We offer the same quality in our online campus programs that so many have come to expect from our Phoenix on-campus programs.

Convenient and Purposeful
Through our asynchronous format, you can learn on your own time and to fit your schedule. That doesn't mean you lose the benefit of peer-interaction though, with our message boards and one-on-one professor feedback, prepare to discuss and learn from other students and to be challenged by your professors.

Affordable
A first-class education does not have to plunge you into lifelong debt. The programs of Grand Canyon University Online offer the right mix of experienced curriculum developers, knowledgeable and personable instructors, and efficient workable technologies, to give you everything you need to compete effectively in today's world without the unnecessary "fluff" that would increase the cost of your degree.

Grand Canyon University School of Nursing

As a Grand Canyon University graduate, you'll find yourself actively recruited by employers who value the holistic emphasis of GCU's nursing curriculum. Our nursing faculty members are skilled teachers and respected professionals, with a deep commitment to their faith and to the community in which they serve.

Grand Canyon University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. Grand Canyon University, through its College of Nursing, is nationally accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and is approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.

Online RN to BSN - Online Nursing Degree

The RN to BSN program is designed for registered nurses with an associate's degree or diploma in nursing. The format and courses of the regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner RN and to maximize strengths that the working RN possesses. A bridge course facilitates the transition of the working RN into the baccalaureate program. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of clinical patient care, healthcare management and professional nursing practice and leadership. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories and research in the RN's clinical practice. Both the science and art of nursing are integral components of the program and are woven throughout. Graduates of the program are prepared to become leaders in the nursing profession.

16 September 2007

California College San Diego - Online Nursing Degree

California College San Diego - Online Nursing Degree - Distance Learning Nursing Programs

California College San Diego - A better job. A better salary. A better life.
Discover how we can help you land a better job and a better salary. It's all possible with California College San Diego. The road to success starts with our high-value, accelerated programs. If you want a fast-track, career-specific education, check out California College in San Diego. Here's why:

High-Value Programs - Online Nursing Degree
Our programs are packed with useful knowledge and skills. You learn multiple skills in one program, which gives you many more career opportunities.

More Choices - Online Nursing Degree
You have more career options, and if you want to change jobs, you will already have the skills for the new one. With more knowledge and skills you can command a higher salary and be a prime candidate for promotion.

Certifications and a Degree - Online Nursing Degree
Certifications are valuable and you need them, however a degree commands respect, lasts a lifetime, and will be needed for promotion. You get both certifications and degrees at California College San Diego.

Fast-Track - Online Nursing Degree
While other students are still in class in a community college or a four-year college, you can have your degree and certifications in hand. You will be working, making money, and perhaps already up for another raise before they even graduate.

Flexibility and Convenience - Online Nursing Degree
You don't need to wait for the beginning of a year or semester. You can get started this month in day or evening classes, so you can continue working while going to college. We are a smaller college, where you are not just a number; you are a customer. We make it easy and convenient; no confusion, no long lines, no fighting to get into courses--it's a lot easier than you might think. And remember, we have a full-time placement department that assists graduates in finding jobs.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Administration (Online) - Online Nursing Degree

The nursing field is rich with opportunities for people with the right education and skills and the desire to give their very best. The California College San Diego Bachelor of Science in Nursing Administration is designed as a degree completion program to enhance career opportunities for practicing registered nurses by providing the appropriate knowledge and skills for supervisory positions.

Information
If you are interested in this school and would like to find out more, please Request Information from California College San Diego - Online.

American Sentinel University - Online Nursing Degree

American Sentinel University - Online Nursing Degree - Distance Learning Nursing Programs

American Sentinel University - Online
2101 Magnolia Avenue, Suite 200
Birmingham, AL 35205

American Sentinel University - Time to Learn
The American Sentinel University, Online Nursing Degree, general education curriculum offers courses in a variety of disciplines that provide a strong foundation for a well-rounded education. Supporting our educational philosophy, the curriculum covers the fundamental academic disciplines of mathematics, science, social and behavioral sciences, the humanities, and written and oral communications.

American Sentinel University, Online Nursing Degree, graduate programs provide the best of traditional programs-recognized faculty, regular interaction with faculty and fellow students and relevant content that is meaningful to students' careers--with the flexibility of an online program. American Sentinel University students bring significant work experience to the programs and seek to enhance their existing careers.

Time to Learn
You are a working professional, juggling your work, family and social life, trying to get ahead and fulfill your career goals. You don't have time to attend a traditional classroom-taking hours out of your week to commute to a central location and learn at specific time and place. That is why American Sentinel University provides high-quality learning in an online environment, allowing you to choose when, where and how you learn.

Cutting Edge Programs
At American Sentinel University, our business, technology and health care programs undergo constant improvement to deliver up-to-date learning that is immediately relevant for you. More than 53 full- and part-time faculty are working literally around the clock to update curriculum and create new programs that meet professional and job requirements at your point of need.

Maximum Flexibility
With our programs, you choose how and when to learn. We offer online faculty-led lectures and discussions over the internet, self-study courses and the latest technology-driven educational innovations, such as simulations and other forms of interactive learning.

Nurturing Talent
At American Sentinel University we focus relentlessly on nurturing talent--your talent. We were founded on the principle of bringing the best traditions of American education to those who, for reasons of time, geography or cost, could not otherwise benefit from it. We put the student--you--at the center of everything we do. We nurture talent in every part of the university--students, alumni, faculty and staff--to create opportunities where talent can flourish.

Academic Integrity
As an accredited university, American Sentinel University has met the stringent tests of academic peer review. Academic integrity is assured. From our founding as a Vanderbilt University Technology Company to today, we focus on your critical need for best-practice education: time-sensitive, cost-effective undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs.

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)(Online) - Online Nursing Degree

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program, Online Nursing Degree, is designed to prepare advanced practice nurses for careers as nursing administrators. This role involves management of resources, interdisciplinary collaboration, and application of technology, information systems, knowledge and critical thinking. Graduates of the program are expected to be able to:

Provide advanced nursing care to clients in a variety of health care settings.
Utilize theoretical knowledge to guide advanced practice nursing.
Collaborate in research activities and utilize knowledge gained from research in advanced practice nursing.
Evaluate health policies and economics related to the delivery of health care.
Assume roles as leaders and collaborators with other professionals and communities in planning, providing and evaluating health care.
Delivery method: cohort group or structured independent study.

RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-to-BSN)(Online) - Online Nursing Degree

The RN to Bachelor of Science degree completion (RN-BSN) program, Online Nursing Degree, based on the Colorado Nursing Articulation Model, is intended for registered nurses who desire career mobility and professional development.

Registered nurses with credentials from a hospital school of nursing or with an associate degree from a community college are eligible to enroll in American Sentinel's RN-BSN degree completion program.

The Colorado Articulation Model is a statewide agreement which permits registered nurses who are graduates of community colleges and diploma programs to enter the BSN completion option without taking tests to verify prior knowledge. Students will be awarded 33 semester hours based on their current RN license, allowing them to take just 30 more credits to complete the program.

RNs who graduated within the last 3 years are eligible to enroll with no work experience or testing required. RNs enrolling after more than 3 years from graduation need to have 1000 hours of nursing work experience or must complete an RN refresher course before enrolling. The RN-BSN completion program courses are open for enrollment twice a month.

Upon completion of the RN to BSN program, students will be able to:

Integrate methods of research and scholarship in making and prioritizing diagnoses, and in planning, implementing and evaluating care of individuals, groups and communities.
Assess health and incorporate principles and methods of health promotion and health education in nursing care of individuals, families, groups and communities.
Express a fundamental understanding of the problems of contemporary health and illness.
Directly provide and manage competent care for individuals, families and groups who have simple to complex health care needs.
Integrate professional values and role behaviors.
Collaborate with other groups in shaping health policies that affect both individual and community health.
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If you are interested in this school and would like to find out more, please Request Information from American Sentinel University - Online.

15 September 2007

Marymount University - Online Nursing Degree

Marymount University - Online Nursing Degree
School of Health Professions - Department of Nursing
2807 North Glebe Road
Arlington, VA 22207

Marymount University - Distance learning Nursing Degree Online

Marymount University is an independent Catholic university that emphasizes academic excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Committed to the liberal arts tradition, the University combines a foundation in the arts and sciences with career preparation and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Marymount is a student-centered learning community that values diversity and focuses on the education of the whole person, promoting the intellectual, spiritual and moral growth of each individual. Scholarship, leadership, service and ethics are hallmarks of a Marymount education.

The School of Health Professions
The mission of the School of Health Professions is to encourage the individual development of each student and enable students to become competent health care professionals. The School seeks to promote a scholarly climate that fosters critical thinking, creativity, ethical decision-making and self-directed lifelong learning in an environment where knowledge and research are valued. The faculty are outstanding teachers who are generous with their time and also are committed to service in the community, professional organizations and research.

RN-to-BSN (Online) - Distance learning online nursing degree
This program is for the entering student who is already a registered nurse with diploma or associate degree credentials.

Applicants who have received the associate degree from a program accredited by the NLN may begin taking upper division nursing classes. Those who graduated from a diploma program or a program that is not NLN accredited, but have RN licensure in the USA, are eligible to receive 33 transfer credits in nursing that will be placed in an escrow account. These credits will be granted upon successful completion of all 300-level nursing courses.

Applicants may also establish general education credits by passing validation examinations in any or all of the following subject areas:
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Chemistry
  • Microbiology

All general education validation examinations are administered in the University's Learning Resource Center.

This program is facilitated through Marymount's Reston Center, located just off the Dulles Toll Road in Reston, Va.

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03 September 2007

Online Nursing Degree - Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Management for Registered Nurses - Post University Online

Online Nursing Degree - Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Management for Registered Nurses - Post University Online - Online Nursing Schools

Online Nursing Degree Description: Post University's Bachelor of Science in Management online program (RN to BS in Management) prepares registered nurses for advanced administrative or management positions in healthcare. Nurses graduate from the program prepared to assume roles that require decision-making, critical-thinking, communications, quantitative analytical, and leadership skills. This online nursing program gives working professionals the opportunity to earn a highly recognized accredited degree at their own schedule and with no career interruption. Up to 60 credits are accepted from previous degree or diploma programs. 120 credit hours are required to complete this degree program.

Online Nursing Degree Accreditation: Post University, online nursing schools, is accredited by The Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE) of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
Delivery Format: Entirely Online
Educational Level: Bachelor
Language: English

Online Nursing Education Requirements: Must have an RN license. At least 30 credits of the degree program must be taken from Post University to earn a bachelor’s degree from the university.

Online Nursing Degree - RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Online Nursing Degree - RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Distance learning Nursing degree at Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences

Online Nursing Degree Description: Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences, distance learning online Nursing degree program, has created a better way for busy registered nurses to learn through our virtual classroom. Designed for your hectic schedule, this COMPLETELY online, NLNAC accredited baccalaureate degree online nursing program delivers all course materials directly to you. You will also have the benefit of interaction with a small learning community and a professional facilitator through online communication tools. With unprecedented levels of support, you can complete this 8 semester program in less than 3 years and continue to take care of your work, family, and personal responsibilities. It will never be easier to further your education and your career! This online nursing degree program is accredited in accordance with the standards as set forth by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Accreditation may be verified by contacting NLNAC, 61 Broadway 33rd floor, New York, NY 10006, (212)363-5555.

Online Nursing Degree Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and National League for Nursing
Delivery Format: Completely Online
Educational Level: Bachelor
Language: English

Online Nursing Degree Requirements: Must have cumulative GPA of 2.50 (on a 4.00 scale) with no grade below a "C."

28 August 2007

Online Nursing Degree Program - RN to BSN (licensed RNs only)

RN to BSN (licensed RNs only) - Online Nursing Degree Program at Jacksonville University

Online Nursing Degree Program Description: The purpose of Jacksonville University's online, distance learning online nursing degree, RN to BSN degree program is to produce exceptional nurses. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is based on a strong liberal arts and science foundation and is offered to traditional and nontraditional students. The online nursing degree program, one of the most popular in the nation, provides opportunities for RNs to develop the knowledge, skills and attitude that will equip them to perform creatively, ethically and effectively within their organizations - without ever setting foot on campus. By using state-of-the-art proprietary technology offered through the University Alliance Online, Jacksonville University's RN to BSN degree program, online nursing degree program, is the only BSN degree program in the nation to deliver streaming audio and video lectures online. Students can attend class anytime, anywhere, 24/7. No campus attendance is ever required.

Accreditation: Accredited by the SACS to award bachelor's and master's degrees. The School of Nursing is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Delivery Format: Online
Educational Level: Bachelor
Language: English

Online Nursing Degree Program Requirements: Not available to residents of Arkansas.

Online Nursing Degree Program - RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Online Nursing Degree Program at University of Phoenix

Online Nursing Degree Description: The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is an accredited program, distance learning online nursing degree program, designed to develop the professional knowledge and skills of working registered nurses. The online nursing degree curriculum is built upon a foundation of biological, physical, and social sciences, which contribute to the science of nursing. The liberal arts components enhance the development of the intellectual, social, and cultural aspects of the professional nurse. This instructional program includes behavioral objectives that concentrate on the development of the nurse's role as caregiver, teacher, and manager of care. Utilizing a self-care framework, working registered nurses are prepared as generalists who are able to apply progressional skills and knowledge to nursing, client, and health care systems.

Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission and member of the North Central Association (?)
Delivery Format: online interactive
Educational Level: Bachelor
Language: English

Online Nursing Degree Program Requirements, University of Phoenix: Have a valid, unrestricted, unencumbered RN license from the United States and one year of full-time, post-high school work experience in the health care industry.

24 August 2007

RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Online Nursing Bachelor Degree - American Sentinel University

RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Online Nursing Bachelor Degree - American Sentinel University

Online Nursing Bachelor Degree Description: American Sentinel University’s Bachelor of Science degree completion (RN-BSN) program, online nursing bachelor degree, based on the Colorado Nursing Articulation Model, is intended for registered nurses who desire career mobility and professional development. Upon completion of the online nursing bachelor degree program, students will be able to integrate methods of research and scholarship in making and prioritizing diagnoses, and in planning, implementing, and evaluating care of individuals, groups, and communities. They will also be able to assess health and incorporate principles and methods of health promotion and health education in nursing care of individuals, families, groups, and communities. Students of the online nursing bachelor degree will gain a fundamental understanding of the problems of contemporary health and illness and will learn how to directly provide and manage competent care for individuals, families, and groups who have simple to complex health care needs. Student in this online nursing bachelor degree program are required to complete two practica - one emphasizing Community Health and the other emphasizing Leadership and Management. Thirty credits of this program must be completed through American Sentinel University, one of the online nursing schools.

Online Nursing Bachelor Degree Accreditation: Program pending approval from DETC. Students may not enroll in this program until it has been approved.
Delivery Format: Online; structured independent study
Educational Level: Bachelor
Language: English
Requirements: You must be a Registered Nurse.

Get Your Online Bachelor Degree in Nursing Programs Today

Online Nursing Bachelor Degree Program - Get Your Online Bachelor Degree in Nursing Programs Today by Ian Koch

I wouldn't believe it if you told me 30 years ago when I was a young student, that if I wanted I could start up a bachelor degree program today. Even nowadays it sounds too good to be true. However, by the time the internet came around in the middle of the nineties, things started to happen also in the educational business. Online nursing bachelor degree programs are proving to be a boon to the young people of today. Young people continue in their professions while searching for a better living with a suitable education. Their search on the net for an online nursing bachelor degree program helps them to find various options, including registering for a bachelor program online. Those interested in pursuing their education who find attending classes in universities and colleges regularly difficult can register for the online nursing bachelor degree program. These online nursing bachelor degree programs are specifically designed to meet the requirements of the growing number of young people, who have very little time.

In several instances, young people do take up jobs that give them good pay to meet the expenses towards their education. To leverage their work experience, they try to select suitable programs like online nursing master's degree in nursing programs. To meet this growing demand from the young people, several accredited and state licensed universities are offering an online nursing bachelor degree as well as nursing master's degree programs. These courses like the online master's degree in nursing programs are designed to cover the theoretical as well as practical portion of the programs fully.

The online nursing universities allow students to take the online master's degree in nursing programs at their own convenience and ask them to write exams after completion of the mandatory study hours. Again, this depends on the student's ability to completely go through the subjects of online master's degree in nursing programs on their own. This schedule gives lot of free time to the student to learn things at a slow pace and then take the exams to get the degree when they are ready.

Since many of the online nursing universities are asking students to decide their own areas of interest before they pursue education, students are selecting ones that are in demand in the job market. Once the online nursing degree students get their online bachelor degree or their online master's degree in nursing programs they're able to get better jobs and thereby improve their job prospects with better pay.

Introduction to the Online Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Online Nursing Bachelor Degree Program - Introduction to the Online Bachelor Degree in Nursing by Amanda Jones

Depending on where you are in your nursing career, an online bachelor degree can prepare you to become a Registered Nurse (RN) or take your RN credential to the next level. If you wish to obtain a nursing degree, this introduction to the online bachelor degree in nursing will help you determine if online learning is best for you, and how you can proceed.

Is Online Learning Right for Me?

Online learning is a great way to obtain any degree, nursing included. Any introduction to the online bachelor degree in nursing should include information on the wide variety of programs available. Many schools offer online bachelor degrees, which is great news! This means that you have options to choose from and can find a program to meet your specific needs.

One area for consideration is your preparedness for online learning. These types of online nursing bachelor degree programs are just as rigorous as traditional classroom settings. In the online environment, however, you need to be motivated to continue attending class and keeping up, particularly if the course is structured so that you can attend class at any time. Many online nursing schools provide tools and resources to help you stay motivated, but your success in any program, particularly an online program, is entirely up to you.

Benefits of Online Learning

If you decide that online learning is a good option, your introduction to the online bachelor degree in nursing should tell you that there are many benefits to this learning option. For example, because there are so many online nursing bachelor degree programs available, you are not limited to the programs of a local school. Online learning also allows you to attend an online nursing school many miles away. If you live in rural area, for example, this is a great way to attend a top school.

Comparing Online Nursing Schools

As you research schools, consider using a variety of comparison methods. These can include online nursing school rankings, graduate statistics, and programs offered. While cost is an important factor, it should not be the determining factor. An online nursing school's support system is also important, such as technical support and student advisory staff.

Online Bachelor Nursing Degree Consideration Guidelines

Online Nursing Bachelor Degree Program - Online Bachelor Nursing Degree Consideration Guidelines by Jullie Harvard

If you are a LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) or RN (Registered Nurse), it's time for you to advance your career by earning a bachelor degree in nursing. Today, with so many nursing degrees offers through distance learning, now you can earn your bachelor nursing degree without the need to put your life on hold.

With so many nursing programs offers online, it sometime makes you feel difficult to choose one from among all the best. This article will outline the basic guidelines on how to consider an online nursing degree which will secure you for a brighter future. Get the answers to the following questions in order to make an informed decision:

1. Is the online nursign university accredited?

Although graduating from an accredited online nursing university does not guarantee jobs or licensure for individuals, it reflects the quality of the educational online nursign bachelor degree programs offer by the university. It speaks to a sense of public trust, as well as to professional quality. Thus, it is important to enroll to an online nursign university which is accredited by a recognized accreditation agency.

Regional accreditation is the highest level of accreditation a college or nursing university can obtain and is recognized throughout the United States. Examples of regional accrediting bodies include the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

2. Is the nursing school accredited?

Accreditation of an online nursing school is a voluntary endeavor, but it ensures the quality and commitment of its educational program in the proper training of nurses. If you are planning to apply for any financial aid or you plan to advance your studies to a higher level in the future, an accredited nursing school is a factor to consider. Online nursing bachelor degree programs offered by an accredited nursing school will also increase your competitive edge in the job market because many employers prefer to hire practitioners with degrees from accredited institutions.

3. What are the lectures like?

Most university online nursign bachelor degree programs are purely reading and taking tests, but if you enroll into an online nursing degree program which can offer streaming video and audio lectures, along with textbooks, study guides and CDs; these visual learning material will definite help you to understand your courses better and faster.

4. Does proctored exams needed and can you take the test online?

Some online nursing programs require you to take proctored exams at testing centers, which involves traveling to testing centers and paying fees. But there are online nursign bachelor degree universities which you can take your proctored exams and complete your assignment 100% online.

5. Do you need to attend physical classes?

Some nursing courses, online nursign bachelor degree, require you to attend a certain hours of physical classes at campus. But there are universities offer the courses fully online. It is good for you to ask and confirm with the university to avoid any crash with your working schedule. If attending a certain hours of physical classes is not possible for you, then 100% online classes may be your better option.

6. What are the fees over and above the tuition and textbooks?

Many institutions charge not only tuition costs but also a host of assorted fees that may include application, transcript evaluation, library privileges, graduation and more. Plus, tuition may seem low at first, but then they hit you with extra expenses when you matriculate.

7. How can I contact my professors and classmates?

A worthy University online nursign bachelor degree program will give you several options such as chat room, message board, email, MSN or the university may implement their own proprietary online learning system for contacting your professors and classmates.

8. What are the practice project requirements?

This is a very important question. Determine your obligations by asking the following:
  • Do I have to travel to another city? If so, for how long?
  • Are there additional travel costs, or is travel included in my tuition costs?
  • Can I select a preceptor I already know?
  • Can I fulfill the requirements with my own employer?
  • Are there additional fees?
  • How many hours are required?

In Summary

Pursuing an online bachelor nursing degree is your education investment for your career advancement, so you must make the right choice. Getting the answers for the above questions will help you to make your right decision and select an online nursing degree that meet your career goal.

Your Guide To Earn An Online Bachelor Degree In Nursing

Online Nursing Bachelor Degree Program - Your Guide To Earn An Online Bachelor Degree In Nursing by Jullie Harvard

You might be or you might not be aware that health care industry is one of the booming sectors for next 5 years especially in nursing field with a projection of 27% increase in employment. Hence, if you are interested and considering to earn a nursing degree online, online nursing bachelor degree program, you definite are in the right career path.

There are many accredited online universities offering online nursing degree programs with emphasis in various fields. You should spend some time to consider the available options to decide which online nursing degree program that meet your education & career goal. Here is a step by step guide to help you to earn an online bachelor degree in nursing.

Step 1: Determine The Right Online Nursing University

In the process of short listed your online nursing universities of choice, you need to select only the online nursing universities that are accredited by USA's recognized and legitimate accreditation agency. Non-accredited online degree program will make your degree rejected by most of employers.

Although there are many online nursing universities offering bachelor degree in nursing, the degree might be varied from one online nursing university to another online university; they might be different in area of focus. Be sure to review each of bachelor degree in nursing programs you are interested in and determine that the program is able to meet your needs in courses and in budget.

Step 2: Determine What Is Required To Earn The Bachelor Degree In Nursing

Ask the online nursing universities to send you their bachelor nursing degree programs; look at the curriculum, determine if the time frame will work for you as well as the online nursing bachelor degree course of study. You may want to consider several nursing schools and determine which offers more of what you are looking to learn. Many online nursing schools offer flexibility in terms of time. Most of online bachelor nursing degree will requires you to spend a certain hours in clinical assignment in order to earn the online nursing bachelor degree; if you are a working while getting you online nursing degree, you may want to ensure that you are able to fit into the clinical schedule.

Step 3: Determine The Financial Aid Available

If tuition fee is you concern, you might want to consider an online nursing university which can offer you the flexibility in your tuition fee payment. Many online nursing universities do offer scholarship and loans to their online students; you can get the information from admission department of these onlinenursing universities.

Step 4: Enroll into Your Select Online Nursing Bachelor Degree Program

Once you have finalized the online university and the online nursing degree program that you are interested in. Ensure you meet the pre-requirement of your selected online nursing degree program; there may be many specific things that you have to do to qualify to get into the program. There may also be deadlines to consider. Look for the methods that fit your needs here.

Step 5: Be Prepared As An Online Nursing Student

Just like any other process of learning, you need to prepare yourself for your steps into learning. Get what you need, learn how the online nursing degree program works and get settled. It is time to learn. Find you method of learning, good time management will be a critical key to your success. Contact your professor with any questions that you may have. Follow what your curriculum says and dedicate yourself to taking on this new path to your new career.

In Summary

Earning an online bachelor degree in nursing is your right decision to start get start with your career in nursing field, one of the rapid growth health care fields. And getting the right online nursing program that meets your career goal is equally important. You should spend your time to consider the online nursing program that best suit your needs.

23 August 2007

RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-to-BSN) - Online Nursing Bachelor Degree

RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-to-BSN) - Online Nursing Bachelor Degree - American Sentinel University

The RN to Bachelor of Science degree, Online Nursing Bachelor Degree, completion (RN-BSN) program, based on the Colorado Nursing Articulation Model, is intended for registered nurses who desire career mobility and professional development.

Registered nurses with credentials from a hospital school of nursing or with an associate degree, Online Nursing Bachelor Degree, from a community college are eligible to enroll in American Sentinel's RN-BSN degree completion program.

The Colorado Articulation Model is a statewide agreement which permits registered nurses who are graduates of community colleges and diploma programs to enter the BSN completion option without taking tests to verify prior knowledge. Students, Online Nursing Bachelor Degree, will be awarded 33 semester hours based on their current RN license, allowing them to take just 30 more credits to complete the program.

RNs who graduated within the last 3 years are eligible to enroll with no work experience or testing required. RNs, Online Nursing Bachelor Degree, enrolling after more than 3 years from graduation need to have 1000 hours of nursing work experience or must complete an RN refresher course before enrolling. The RN-BSN completion program courses, Online Nursing Bachelor Degree, are open for enrollment twice a month.

Upon completion of the RN to BSN program, Online Nursing Bachelor Degree, students will be able to:

Integrate methods of research and scholarship in making and prioritizing diagnoses, and in planning, implementing and evaluating care of individuals, groups and communities.
Assess health and incorporate principles and methods of health promotion and health education in nursing care of individuals, families, groups and communities.
Express a fundamental understanding of the problems of contemporary health and illness.
Directly provide and manage competent care for individuals, families and groups who have simple to complex health care needs.
Integrate professional values and role behaviors.
Collaborate with other groups in shaping health policies that affect both individual and community health.

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American Sentinel University, Online Nursing Bachelor Degree, - Time to Learn The American Sentinel University general education curriculum offers courses in a variety of disciplines that provide a strong foundation for a well-rounded education. Supporting our educational philosophy, the curriculum covers the fundamental academic disciplines of mathematics, science, social and behavioral sciences, the humanities, and written and oral communications. American Sentinel University graduate programs, Online Nursing Bachelor Degree, provide the best of traditional programs-recognized faculty, regular interaction with faculty and fellow students and relevant content that is meaningful to students' careers--with the flexibility of an online program. American Sentinel University students Online Nursing Bachelor Degree bring significant work experience to the programs and seek to enhance their existing careers.
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