Loyola University New Orleans review

Prestigious Education for Busy Professionals

Providing progressive, unique curriculums and the personal attention expected of a leading university, Loyola University New Orleans - Online helps working professionals make the most of their busy schedules through online courses that exactly parallels those offered on campus, in the traditional classroom setting. A Nationally Recognized University Loyola University New Orleans - Online was ranked fifth among master 's universities in the South in the U.S. News & World Report edition of America's Best Colleges 2009. For the last 17 years, Loyola University New Orleans - Online has retained its position among the top 10 regional universities in the South, and this year, also ranked seventh in the Great Schools, Great Prices category. Regional Accreditation Means Quality Loyola University New Orleans - Online is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools*. Our nursing programs are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission** (NLNAC).

Programs Available:

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Health Care Systems Management Today's health care systems are in need of strong leaders with management skills. You can prepare for a successful move into a health care management position through Loyola University's MS in Nursing with a specialization in Health Care Systems Management (HCSM). The HCSM program focuses on knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a variety of nursing leadership positions in health care organizations. An RN-MSN BLEND Program is also available online for RNs who have a non-nursing bachelor's degree. Our curriculum explores nursing administration, management, leadership, finance, quality improvement, health promotion, disease prevention/management, integrated delivery systems, managed care strategies, and workforce management. This program adheres to the standards identified by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the American Organization of Nurse Executives, and the Standards of Practice for Case Managers (published by the Case Management Society of America). Graduates will be prepared to sit for the American Nurses Association Certification Exam in Nursing Administration Advanced and/or the Commission for Case Manager Certification Exam. MSN B.L.E.N.D. Program (for the RN with a Non-Nursing Bachelor's Degree) If you are an RN who is in possession of a non-Nursing Bachelor's degree, you may still be admitted to Loyola's MSN program without obtaining a BSN degree. To be admitted to the MSN program, you must complete Loyola's MSN B.L.E.N.D. (Bridge to Leadership Education for Nurses at a Distance) program, which is now offered fully online. This 6-credit bridge program covers important themes including Leadership, Health Promotion, Community, and Professional Development.

Loyola University New Orleans - Online Offers:

Access your coursework from anywhere, anytime of day or night 24/7 technical support No required on-campus class sessions Network with "classmates" from all over the country through online forums Frequent access to professors through online discussion boards and office hours Receive the same respected degree as on-campus students *Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033 (404) 679-4500; **NLNAC, 61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, New York 10006 (800-669-1656 ext. 153).