Sacred Heart University Online 
  
Reasons to choose Sacred Heart University:
- Earn a degree from one of the top 30 master's level colleges and universities in the North according to U.S. News & World Report in the 2010 edition of America's Best Colleges
- Award-winning faculty members with extensive clinical experience, scholarly and teaching credentials, and up-to-date knowledge
- The convenience and flexibility of a curriculum that is 100% online
- Sacred Heart's nursing programs emphasize personal attention and interaction between faculty members and students to help foster a meaningful educational experience
Featured Programs from Sacred Heart University:
Nursing - RN to Bachelor of Science
The CCNE accredited RN to BSN online program is designed to enhance the nursing skills and knowledge of the registered nurse while providing an overview of today's changing health care system. Completion of the degree requires 27 credits in the Nursing major at the baccalaureate level, all of which may be online. In addition, 30 credits are awarded to the student for previous nursing coursework, based on a review of the student's resume, clinical experience and references, or through the Connecticut Articulation Program as applicable. SHU does not require any testing to award these 30 credits.
Courses in the Nursing RN to BSN Degree program include:
- Foundations of Professional Nursing
- Leadership and Management
- Health Assessment for RNs
- Clinical Leadership for RNs
- Nursing Research
- Community Health Nursing for RNs
Clinical Nurse Leader - Master of Science
Sacred Heart University's CCNE accredited online master's in nursing is a highly innovative and challenging program designed to meet the needs of the working career nurse seeking superior clinical, administrative, and educational skills to move into management roles or positions with more autonomy. This specialization focuses on the skills and knowledge needed to fulfill this new and evolving role, such as evaluating patient outcomes, assessing risk, and coordinating with other health care professionals to ensure high quality care. The program prepares students to sit for the American Association of Colleges of Nursing CNL Certificate Exam. Even those students who are not interested in the CNL position can benefit from the integrated knowledge offered in this specialization.
Courses in the Clinical Nurse Leader MSN Degree program include:
- Family and Community Context for Health Care
- Advanced Pathophysiology
- Advanced Health Assessment
- Health Care Information Systems
- Care Management and Resources Across the Continuum
- Disease Management and Outcomes Assessment
- CNL Role Immersion Practicum
Patient Care Services Administration - Master of Science
Sacred Heart University's CCNE accredited online master's in nursing is a highly innovative and challenging program designed to meet the needs of the working career nurse seeking superior clinical, administrative, and educational skills to move into management roles or positions with more autonomy. This specialization is designed to prepare you for nursing leadership positions involving administrative responsibility. You'll learn how to use business and information management, integration of finances, and program evaluation as tools to provide effective and efficient care.
Courses in the Patient Care Services Administration MSN Degree program include:
- Strategic Leadership for Patient Care Services
- Management of Human Resources Emphasis
- Health Care Information Systems
- Management of Financial Resources
- Patient Care Services Administration Practicum
Sacred Heart is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), one of six regional associations in the United States that accredit schools and colleges. The BSN and MSN programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
The University is pleased to have been named one of the top 30 master's level colleges and universities in the North by U.S. News & World Report in the 2010 edition of America's Best Colleges. The Princeton Review includes Sacred Heart in the latest edition of the Princeton Review's The Best 371 Colleges. |
