Online Master of Science in Nursing (RN to MSN) with Nurse Leader and Nurse Educator Concentrations
This program enables you to build advanced knowledge and skill in the application of research, technology, and data in driving business strategy.
Accelerate your nursing education and help advance your nursing practice through American Public University’s RN to MSN online program. This program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
If you are a registered nurse holding a diploma or associate degree in nursing, American Public University’s program offers a quicker pathway to obtaining both a BSN and MSN. Through this program, you substitute three MSN courses for three BSN courses to save nine credit hours and graduate faster. You are awarded a BSN degree after successful completion of 120 credits.
Discover how to optimize patient outcomes as you analyze the impact of financial, regulatory, and political decisions on local, national, and global health outcomes. Your knowledge and skill as a practitioner, scientist, and leader will be cultivated. Coursework includes grant writing and a 16-week practicum in your community.
The mission of the program is to provide quality, affordable, and accessible higher education to professional registered nurses by fostering lifelong learning through a spirit of inquiry in order to prepare students for service and leadership roles in a diverse and global society.
Note: This program has specific admission requirements and is currently not open for admission to residents of Washington, D.C., or Washington state.
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About the Concentration
The community/public health nursing concentration prepares nurses to serve, protect, and promote the health of communities locally and globally through the application of three core functions of public health: assessment, policy development, and assurance. Students are prepared to serve as change agents practicing with a justice approach that is collaborative, promotes health and equity, and engages community gatekeepers and stakeholders. Graduates are equipped to analyze determinants of health using epidemiological data and other evidence. They are also prepared to apply social and behavioral science theories, models, and principles to develop or improve programs to address public health issues and to promote public health policies, programs, and resources that improve health outcomes.
Program Objectives
Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:
- Analyze social determinants of health that affect the health of a community.
- Evaluate prevention strategies of communities to identify opportunities for improvement in health and disease prevention of vulnerable populations.
- Enhance the health of a vulnerable population through interprofessional coordination, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of a public health nursing intervention for a selected community
About the Concentration
Looks at curriculum, instruction, and assessment in nursing education with a focus on teaching and evaluations for nurse educators.
Program Objectives
Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:
- Apply programmatic objectives to the nurse educator role in clinical or academic settings.
- Create educational and curricular materials for a variety of audiences.
- Evaluate effectiveness of teaching strategies and modalities.
About the Concentration
Offers a focus in leadership, human resource management, and operational quality. Healthcare business and finance are also covered.
Program Objectives
Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:
- Apply programmatic objectives to the role of the nurse leader.
- Advocate for business practices that promote healthcare quality and patient safety.
- Synthesize knowledge of key business and human resources practices to lead healthcare teams.
APU's Online Master of Science in Nursing (RN to MSN) with Nurse Leader and Nurse Educator Concentrations has earned specialty accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP®).
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Depending on one’s interests, talents, qualifications, and goals, students can seek employment in careers such as
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There is an increasing need for business majors to apply their skills in government, international commerce, information technology, health car, and non-profit organizations
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This program has specific admission requirements.This program is currently not open for admission to residents of Washington, D.C., or Washington state.
To apply to this program, you must hold the following:
- Associate degree or diploma from an accredited or board approved institution in nursing
- Current, active, unencumbered U.S. registered nursing (RN) license in a state where practicums will be conducted.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Signed statement of understanding
- Current resume/CV
- 500-600 word statement of purpose and goals for graduate education*
*Writing style should be scholarly and coherent with no grammatical errors. Provide in 500-600 words a description of relevant work experience, clearly articulated reasons for applying to the master’s program, and long-term goals or professional career aspirations.
Please read all graduate admission requirements before applying to this program and be prepared to submit the required documentation including a legible copy of your valid government-issued photo ID (civilian students) or government-issued JST or CCAF transcript (military students).
A university admissions representative will contact you via email or phone to assist you with the enrollment process, review your nursing license and documentation, and notify you when you have been admitted into the program and may register for courses.
Note: You must complete this program within 7 years of starting your first nursing (NURS) course.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in nursing at American Public University System are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.ccneaccreditation.org).
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The Registered Nurse to Nurse Practitioner path is a highly specialized choice. For those who have no college degree, entry-level general education coursework in arts and humanities, social sciences, history, mathematics, and natural sciences, will be required. These courses are often part of an associate degree program. You may begin by earning your associate degree in nursing (ADN or ASN), which can take about 2 years of full-time study. Next, you will complete bachelor’s degree coursework over 2 more years, completing more advanced nursing courses to earn a BSN. To become a nurse practitioner, you will need to successfully complete a nurse practitioner track in an MS in Nursing program. This usually involves another 1-2 years of study at a minimum, including completion of a practicum in the specialty.
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While there are no specific minimum requirements, AMU’s supply chain associate’s degree is designed to build knowledge and skills often required for entry-level logistics management responsibilities. Our program also helps to prepare you to take the Certified Supply Chain Certification (CSCP®) exam administered by the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM®).
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You may want to start with an associate or a bachelor’s degree program that focuses specifically on supply chain logistics, or on related subjects such as general business, finance, or engineering. College courses in these related subjects may be applicable and relevant to people interested in becoming supply chain managers.
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- Transportation and Logistics Management
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